Why Study in the UK:
UK universities and higher education colleges provide a vibrant, creative and stimulating environment in which to develop your potential. UK universities provide internationally - recognised qualifications of the highest standard. They also offer more opportunities than ever before: there are thousands of undergraduate & postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities to choose from.
4 UK universities are among the top 10 in the world - QS world ranking 2009
Academic excellence
The quality of UK education is recognised across the world by employers, universities and governments, which makes it an attractive destination for international students. UK Universities are subject to rigorous quality assurance audits (Quality Assurance Agency-QAA Audits & Research Assessment Exercise- RAE) to standardise the quality of education across all institutions in the UK, and standards are closely assessed by the government. No wonder, this has made UK Education unbeatable on quality in the world. For information on quality assurance please visit the Quality Assurance Agency website.
An International Tradition
The UK has always welcomed students from all over the world. The total number of non-UK students for 2007/08 was 341,790. UK universities are used to looking after the welfare of non-UK students and have well-developed support services and social networks on campus.
Value for Money
The quality of UK degrees is one reason why so many people come to the UK to study. Another is value for money. Unlike the equivalent programmes in the United States or Australia, most UK Masters programmes can be completed in one year. 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 £8,000 to £10,000 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 master's program is typically of 1year
The Language of Business
A major advantage of studying in the UK is the opportunity to perfect your knowledge of the English language. English is the International Language of business, science and technology, and by studying in the UK you will be able to immerse yourself in the language, giving you the English skills you need for any future career
A World Class Education Environment
UK government and universities are heavily investing millions of pounds in providing high class learning environment, equipping students and professionals with the skills and competencies they require to lead their professional careers. UK institutions use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to encourage creativity and innovation.
This conducive learning environment has always been a catalyst to UK's intellectual capital consists of scientists and institutions who have won almost 100 Nobel Prizes, world-renown artists, fashion designers, film and television star.
Industry & Career oriented courses
UK Institutions offer thousands of courses, variety of routes through the education and training system, many of the courses offer unique routes which are not offered any where in the world. From more conventional courses, like Business, Social Sciences, Health to contemporary courses Such as games technology, multimedia design, sound engineering, UK has the best to offer to the world. Courses can be taken on full time basis or through distance learning in your home country.
Experience of the Lifetime
UK offers a multicultural and dynamic culture with great opportunities for world class entertainment, sport, leisure activities and places of interest. It offers both strong tradition and a diverse culture to any international student choosing to study here. It's a cosmopolitan society, and is home to over a quarter of a million international students at any one time. There is plenty to get involved in once you are here, from weekends away in Stratford upon Avon or London, to attending football matches and going to the theatre or cinema with friends.
Financial Benefits
During your studies in the UK, you can take advantage of having permission to work here too. A visa means that you have Leave to Enter/Remain as a student in the UK, granted for longer than 6 months. 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. Many international students use this opportunity to gain valuable work experience and to improve their English language skills.
The UK also has a subsidised health service called the National Health Service (NHS). The NHS provides free and subsidised treatment for UK residents. As a student, you, your spouse and any children who accompany you to the UK as your dependants are entitled to free NHS
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.