The UK is fast emerging as one of the most popular study destinations for education in the world. There are numerous factors which prompt international students to pursue their education in the UK. UK education equips students with unparalleled academic and professional skills and augments their personal development with an unforgettable cultural experience. Some of the reasons why one should choose UK as a study destination are as follows
High Quality Education: Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. A lot of education systems around the world have modelled themselves around the British System. British Education has produced many of the world leaders that have had a huge impact on the modern Society. A few from the current generation include Bill Clinton, Manmohan Singh, Imran Khan, Benazir Bhutto. Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru were also products of British Education.
International Recognition: With an increasingly globalised world economy it is imperative to have a degree which is accepted world wide. Employers look for candidates with an international exposure yet with knowledge and skills comparable to their home country. UK education being widely recognised easily provides this and more.
Modern & Conducive Learning Environment: UK institutions use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to encourage independence, as well as mastery of the subject. The teaching is interactive and extremely relevant to the industry with emphasis on practical knowledge and skills based approach. Moreover the wholesome experience creates a polished individual.
Wide Choice: UK institutions for many courses offer the option of taking up a work placement as part of its programme. Having a work placement integrated into the course gives the students cutting edge knowledge and proficiency as well as the on-the-job training in the area of study.
Work Placements: UK institutions for many courses offer the option of taking up a work placement as part of its programme. Having a work placement integrated into the course gives the students cutting edge knowledge and proficiency as well as the on-the-job training in the area of study.
Affordable: UK education is a cheaper alternative to other alternates. It further helps that the programmes in UK are shorter (3 years for undergraduate programmes & 1 year for postgraduate programmes) which reduces the over all cost. Moreover large number of scholarships and bursaries are offered by UK institutions, reducing the cost further.
Part-time Work: International students are allowed to work (including off-campus) 20 hours per week and 37.5 hours during Christmas and Summer Break. This helps the students to gain valuable exposure as well as cover part of their living expenses.
Multicultural Society: UK is truly a cosmopolitan country in every possible way. People from most nationalities/origin can be found across the UK. Students from over 150 nationalities study in UK creating a tolerant, stable society where students learn about diverse range of people.
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UK is the second most popular study destination in the world
Academic reputation – a fifth of the world’s top 50 universities are in the UK
Shorter time to complete degrees – reduces overall tuition fees and accommodation costs
Job opportunities – plus the reintroduction of the 2-year post-study work visa
Welcoming culture – and opportunities to travel easily within Europe
Scholarship -Many institutions provides good scholarship
Currently, 70% of international students come from outside the European Union (EU).
UK Universities-
UCLAN
University of Exeter
Middlesex University
University for the Creative Arts
University of Greenwich
University of Law
University of South wales
University of Strathclyde
University of York
Coventry University
Cranfield
University
De Montfort University
London South Bank University
The quality of UK education
There are various league tables and rankings that compare universities. Some of the most popular are The Times Higher
Education rankings (THE) and the QS World University Rankings.
UK education is highly regarded for its quality assurance mechanisms, which ensure that every part of the education system is
supported by clear frameworks and standards and assessed against them. These are directed by education policy.
the Teaching Excellence Framework (the TEF)
the Quality Assurance Agency
the National Student Survey
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