United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly referred to as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the north-¬eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles. Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland. Otherwise, the United Kingdom is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west, giving it the 12th-longest coastline within the world. The Irish Sea separates Great Britain and Ireland. The entire area of the United Kingdom is 93,628 square miles The United Kingdom is a unitary democracy and constitutional monarchy. The monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has reigned since 1952. The capital and largest city is London, a worldwide city and financial center with a populated area population of 10.3 million. The United Kingdom consists of 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast, respectively. Apart from England, the constituent countries have their own devolved governments, each with varying powers.

1. World-renowned universities
Degrees from UK education providers are respected around the world, and therefore the choice of the subjects you'll study are extensive. A degree from any British university will look great on a CV, and when searching for work in the long run, regardless of the industry and the location, having qualification from the United Kingdom will be an excellent selling point.
British education providers are recognized internationally for their creative and challenging environments that help push students to be their best. Their standards are highly regarded, with experts on many academic topics and they are generally high in international university rankings.
The British education system has been the premise for education standards around the world for a protracted time, with revolutionary teaching styles and modern facilities.

 

2. The United Kingdom is multicultural
The United Kingdom is a multicultural country and is also immensely popular with international students. In fact, the United Kingdom is the second preferred destination for overseas students within the world.
This diversity means our campuses are alive with different cultures. You’ll be able to mix with people from around the world and learn so much more than just what you're studying for your degree.

 

3. Brilliant work opportunities
generally, an international student can work up to twenty hours every week during term-time, and ten hours when school is out. This enables students to take on a part-time job or an internship, to find out new skills and earn money while studying.
Your university may even assist you to secure an internship as a part of your course, which can most certainly offer you a competitive edge once you graduate.
The UK Government has also announced a new post-study visa which will allow international students who graduate from the summer of 2021 to remain and work in the United Kingdom for an additional two years.

 

4. Financial benefits
International students can enjoy some financial benefits when choosing The United Kingdom.
Firstly, a degree within the UK takes less time to finish than in other countries. In many countries, it takes four years, plus two or three extra years to finish a postgraduate degree. In the UK it takes three years for an undergraduate degree and then one extra to complete a postgraduate qualification (unless you are a medical or research student).
International students can even get financial help when studying within the UK, in the type of scholarships, grants, and bursaries. Furthermore, living costs within the UK, especially when outside of cities like London, are reasonable.

 

5. Unique culture
If you opt to study within the UK, you won’t be bored, there is always something to try and do regardless of your interests are. The United Kingdom is a unique country, full of many families with roots from around the world. This leaves the United Kingdom with a unique mixture of different cultures, food, and interests. You will not just find out about British culture, but from people from other countries and cultures too.
No matter what a part of the United Kingdom you move to, you'll find a combination of restaurants, nightlife, shops, and sporting activities to keep you interested. The Brits love to visit art galleries, bars, concerts, and open-air markets – so you'll always find something to entertain yourself with outside of class hours.

 

1. There are over 395 universities and colleges, offering over 50,000 undergraduate-level education courses across the United Kingdom.
2. UK UG applications are made through UCAS and PG applications are made directly to the universities.
3. There are different deadlines for applying for different courses, and to different universities – take a glance at the key dates and deadlines relevant to courses you’re fascinated by.
4. You may need to pay tuition fees – these vary depending on the university or college and course you decide on. You will be able to get financial help along with your tuition fees, or a scholarship. However, EU students are not subject to tuition fees in Scotland.
5. The amount of money you will need to cover living costs will vary based on where you study. London and other large cities tend to be costlier.
6. Many international students need to apply for a visa to study within the UK, and there are work permit restrictions and some English qualifications you will need.
7. Universities advise all applicants what standard of English is required for their courses. Most course providers will ask you to demonstrate proficiency in English or to require an approved English test if English is not your mother tongue.