What is the advantage of studying the UK?
UK qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the world. UK educational institutions follow quite strict quality standard in general and provide a supportive and challenging environment. The international alumni from UK institutions includes many leading politicians, thinkers and business people who have had an important influence on the world such as Bill Clinton (former President of the USA), Thabo Mbeki (President of South Africa), Desmond Tutu (Archbishop and human rights campaigner), Rifat Ozbek (fashion designer), Wole Soyinka (Nobel prize-winning author), Stelios Haji-Iaonnu (founder of the easyGroup of businesses) and Imran Khan (cricketer turned politician).UK scientists and institutions have won almost 100 Nobel Prizes for their scientific achievements.
Why is education in UK a good choice?
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.
What are the things I need to know about UK?
There are more than 3,000 educational institutions that welcome international students in the UK. You can choose from a variety of courses combining different types of course according to your needs and abilities. The UK is a cosmopolitan place to live. There are more than a quarter of a million international students in the UK.
What are the financial issues I need to know anout UK?
UK degrees take three years and postgraduate master's courses one year compared with four years and two years in most other countries. This means you will spend less on both tuition fees and living costs and will be able to start working sooner. Health care is often free for international students. You can take advantage of National Health Service (NHS) treatment, as well as reduced-cost medicines, dental treatment and eye tests. Many scholarships and bursaries are offered by UK institutions for international students, while more than 21, 000 international students receive scholarship funding from the UK Government every year. Under existing work regulations, international students in the UK can work up to 20 hours a week when studying and full time during vacations
What else do I need to know about UK?
Admission to masters programs requires 15 years of education. For MBA courses good universities ask for a GMAT score and more than 3-4 years of work experience. For MS or MA courses work experience is not necessary but for PhD universities prefer a related work experience. A good GRE score helps to get into Masters programs of good universities but not compulsory.
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