Study In United Kingdom
The United Kingdom consists of four constituent countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There Capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburg and and Belfast. The United Kingdom is Unitary Parliamentary democracy and constitutional Monarchy. The Current Monarch is Queen Elizabeth II. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain located off the north-western coast of continental Europe. Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the North Sea in the east, the English Channel in the south and the Irish Sea in the west. England – birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles – is home to the capital, London, a globally influential centre of finance and culture. England is also site of Neolithic Stonehenge, Bath’s Roman spa and centuries-old universities at Oxford and Cambridge.
The United Kingdom is a developed country and has the world's sixth-largest economy. It was the world's first industrialized country and the world's foremost power during the 19th and early 20th centuries. UK remains a great power with considerable economic, cultural, military, scientific and political influence internationally.
WHY UK ?
UK is the most attractive destination for world class education in reputed universities. All four constituent countries have to offer a lot to international students there culture and vibrancy of its cities. Four of the world’s top six universities are based in the UK, while all of its institutes offer a high quality level of teaching from leading professionals in their chosen area.
UK courses are internationally recognised and come with prestigious qualifications that will make students résumé stand out to future employers. There is also a great deal of information and guidance available along the way to help students to further their education and plan their career. The UK’s reputation and legacy as a world centre for finance and scientific research makes it a magnet for some of the very best thinkers in the world.
International students have the opportunity to work for up to 20 hours per week during term time and full time in holidays. There are also opportunities for students to work for up to two years following their graduation. This is a great way to build up their work experience and gain some important skills that may compliment their future career.
The UK offers a world-renowned education system with qualifications that can make a real difference to student’s future. It attracts over 600,000 international students each year to a variety of programmes, ranging from English language courses to PhDs.
The UK education system gives students the freedom to combine courses and subjects from different areas of studies, so you can tailor their degree to their own needs and interest.
FAQ's
INTAKE
Major intake in all educational institution in UK is September. There is also a Mid-year intake offered by some British Universities during January / February. Whether or not a University will offer a Jan / Feb intake can be found out on the university website, but this decision is often taken by the university depending on the number of applications they receive of a particular subject, for the Jan / Feb intake. Also some of the universities offer May Intake for limited Courses.Private universities, which are not British Universities, but are privately managed educational institutions or are foreign (American, French, Canadian etc.) universities having their campuses in UK, could have up to 3 to 4 intakes in a year. Usually these intakes are in Sept, Oct/Nov, Jan/Feb, May/ June.
The Criteria differs from course to course and from university to university. For Under graduate you need 10 and 12th which is Secondary and Higher Secondary. For Post Graduate you need 12+3 or 12+4 and IELTS with Min of 5.5 Band. If you have gap between your studies you have to provide work experience.
ARE THERE ANY ENTRANCE EXAMS A STUDENT NEEDS TO COMPLETE FOR TAKING ADMISSION IN UNIVERSITIES IN UK?
Requirements that a university has for admission to various courses are different with each university and course. However, all students must clear an English Language proficiency test. The standardized tests that are there in UK are:
Normally for an undergraduate course the course duration of 3 years or 4 years in case of a sandwich course (sandwich course – after completing 2 years of bachelors a student can undertake a year of commercial training before returning for a final year in college. The main advantage is that the student gets real experience while in the learning mode.) Most universities offer this type of education. And for Post Graduation or Masters Min of 12 Months to 18 Months depends on your course and University.
Fees for a good level British university will start from GBP 10,000 onwards depending upon the university, its location and the course. However, most universities will have certain discount schemes if you pay the fees in full and scholarship to offer BW 1000 Pound to 3000 Pound. A minimum of GBP 7,000–9,000 per year will be required for your living expenses but it really depends on a student’s lifestyle and also the location of the university campus.