United Kingdom—Country of Different Cultures Part-1

The UK has grown to become one of the top destinations to study around the world. With traditions of excellence dating back hundreds of years, high class institutions at every corner and much more flexibility than many other countries, the United Kingdom has much to offer international students that other English-speaking countries cannot offer.

But what makes the United Kingdom stand out? Why should you come to the UK as a destination to further your international education?

International students have always been an important presence in the UK, and the numbers have been growing steadily.

With over 330,000 international students during the 2009/2010 school year, the UK is the second most popular destination for international students, behind the US. The UK has worked hard to capitalize on the growing demand for English-language instruction and the post-9/11 visa hurdles in the US. The top ten countries sending students to the UK are:

1. China 50,755
2. India 19,205
3. Greece 17,675
4. Republic of Ireland 16,790
5. USA 14,755
6. Germany 13,265
7. France 12,455
8. Malaysia 11,450
9. Nigeria 9,605
10. Hong Kong 9,445

Education Costs are Lower

The cost of education for an international student in the UK can be lower compared to the USA and other countries. Some courses in the USA can be $25,000 plus a year in tuition alone.

Tution for the majority of UK higher education institutions is in the region of £6,000 to £7,000 a year - considerably less!

You can also save a lot of money because your degree will generally take less time to complete in the UK than in other countries.

Although four-year programs are increasing in popularity, most degree programs in the UK require a three-year course and a masters program is typically between one and two years.When you consider the shorter timeframe, the cost will be much lower if you only have to plan for three years instead of four or even five as in many other countries.

Education in United Kingdom:

Second to none, the education system in UK boasts of iconic universities like Oxford & Cambridge, Middlesex University, West London College, Anglia Ruskin University and offers courses in varied disciplines. With high standard training, cutting-edge infrastructure and facilities, students are extended internationally recognized degrees in disciplines of their choice. Besides, colleges set in old, imperial castles with plush green surroundings, add to the whole experience of studying in UK.

Scholarship and bursaries schemes are being offered to attract overseas students to study in UK.

Popular courses:

Business programs, Computers, Engineering, IT, design and technology, archaeological sciences, management, international studies, performing arts etc.

Benefits of studying here:

High quality education, continually UK universities are some of the oldest in the world assessed by official bodies Worldwide recognition of courses Huge range of academic and vocational courses of study Value for money, most under-graduate degrees take three years to complete and most post-graduate degrees last one year Multi-lingual, multi-ethnic