STUDY IN UK
About UK
The UK is a cosmopolitan place to live. Many thousands of families from around the world have made the UK their home, creating a richly diverse, open-minded, multicultural society. There are also more than a quarter of a million international students in the UK at any one time. UK people like to get together and enjoy themselves. Theatres, concerts and art galleries can be found in all large towns and cities; big sports events take place every weekend; pubs and restaurants are everywhere.
The UK is made up of three different countries and a province: England, Scotland, Wales and the province of Northern Ireland. The UK has two distinct systems of courses and qualifications: one for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and one for Scotland. Each is compatible with the other. The Scottish Parliament has devolved responsibility for education in Scotland. Wherever you choose to study, you will be able to study for a relevant, world class qualification of exceptional quality.
UK qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the world. Your UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building your future, boosting your career and prospects for a higher salary. UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to develop your potential. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. Universities, colleges and schools continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria. Many other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK.
In an increasingly globalizing world economy, people need special skills and qualities to succeed. Employers want employees who can think effectively, creatively and for themselves. This is an essential part of the UK learning experience. Institutions use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to encourage independence, as well as mastery of the subject. At degree and postgraduate level in particular, students are encouraged to read widely, to question and analyze what they have read, and to discuss openly their own ideas in seminars and tutorials. Career based courses are designed to equip you for specific roles in the modern world of work. The UK has been welcoming international students for generations. We have long experience of looking after your needs, and will give you special support from the moment you apply and throughout your time in the UK. For example, your local British Council office will give you advice on choosing courses and help you with your application. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) make applying to a number of institutions at the same time straightforward. You can also apply via the Internet if you'd prefer.
Many institutions arrange for you to be collected from the airport and offer guaranteed accommodation for your first year. They will provide a dedicated international office, international student societies, planned social activities, academic support, counselors and advisers. The system works: the UK has one of the lowest 'drop-out' rates (the number of students who leave before the end of their course) in the world.
TOP DESTINATION
The UK is one of the top destinations to study around the world. With wide range of highly respected institutions providing quality academic qualifications. UK has a tradition of providing dynamic education of a content and standard to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
Degrees and courses offered in the UK have worldwide recognition. Employers and organizations worldwide recognize UK Qualifications as a highly accepted and of high regarded.
AFFORDABLE AND TIME SAVING
A UK education is affordable and time saving as compare to other overseas destinations. The cost of education for an international student in the UK is much lower compared to countries such as the USA. Some courses in the USA can be $25,000 plus a year. The majority of UK higher education institutions are in the region of £6,000 to £7,000 a year - considerably less! If you are trying to obtain your degree or masters in the UK, this will generally take less time than other countries. For a degree in the UK, this generally lasts 3 years and a masters program is typically of 1year.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Students may undertake part-time work to enjoy the benefits of some extra earnings or contribute towards their living costs. Visa and Immigration rules allow students to work up to 20 hours a week and full time in vacations in order to provide some source of income.
VIBRANT CULTURE
UK offers a multicultural and dynamic culture with great opportunities for world class entertainment, sport, leisure activities and places of interest
FREE HEALTH CARE
National Health Services are if you are a European Union national or if you are following a full-time course that lasts more than six months.
GATEWAY TO EUROPE
UK offers great opportunities for traveling and sightseeing activities. Exploring towns, cities and the countryside in the UK is easy and inexpensive as there are no great distances to travel. You can explore the interesting countries of continental Europe- two or three of which can be reached within a few hours by road and rail or ferry.
There are more than three thousand educational institutions that welcome international students in the UK. You can choose from a variety of routes through the education and training system, combining different types of course according to your needs and abilities. Many courses can also be taken through distance learning in your home country.
Language
English language skills will be important for your future career prospects. English is accepted as being the language of business, science, IT and the Internet around the whole world. Learning English in the UK allows you to immerse yourself in the language, to live and think in English.
Scholarships
Thousands of scholarships and bursaries are offered by UK institutions just for international students, while more than twenty-one thousand international students receive scholarship funding from the UK Government every year.
Work while studying
Thanks to changes in work regulations, international students in the UK can now work up to twenty hours a week when studying and full time during vacations.
