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Why Study in Uk??
You'll get a world-class qualification
UK qualifications are recognised 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.
You will get the skills you'll need for the global market
In an increasingly globalised 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 analyse
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.
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.
Whatever your educational needs, the UK can meet them
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.
The sheer variety of specialisms means you will be able
to find a course that suits your real interests, your
ambitions and passions. For example, in the UK, you
could specialise in anything from computer games programming,
ocean engineering, music technology, meteorology or
underwater photography to multimedia design, anthropology,
women's studies, hotel management or dance.
It has an exciting, fun culture
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.
It's an ideal base for your travels
When you come to the UK, you get four countries in one:
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each
has its own distinctive history, landscape and modern
culture. And, because they're all within easy reach
of one another, they're easy to explore. The national
air, rail, coach and bus networks will get you almost
anywhere in the UK - so you won't need a car, as you
might in some countries. Discounts or special rates
are generally available for students on most forms of
transport.
It's easy to see the rest of Europe. The Channel Tunnel,
cheap flights and ferries mean that you're never too
far away from the other great capital cities of the
European mainland. The closeness of the rest of Europe
means that many institutions offer work placements and
periods of study there.
It's an affordable option
UK degrees can take only three years and postgraduate
Master's courses only one year - compared with four
years and two years in most other countries. This means
you will save a great deal on both tuition fees and
living costs - and you will be able to start working
and earning money sooner. UK degree courses are shorter
because they are more intensive, and therefore more
efficient in terms of your time and money.
Health care is often free for international students.
You are likely to be able to take advantage of National
Health Service (NHS) treatment, as well as reduced-cost
medicines, dental treatment and eye tests. Find out
whether you are entitled to NHS care in the Advice section
of the website.
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. You can also get more information about these
from the scholarships page.
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.
You'll get a warm welcome
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) makes 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, counsellors 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.
UK academic and professional qualifications have won
international acclaim and are highly valued all over
the world. The fact that over 800,000 international
students are currently enjoying the benefits of a UK
education is a testimony to the effectiveness of the
UK's education system.
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