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STUDY IN UK

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The United Kingdom offers you a world-class education, internationally respected qualifications and outstanding career prospects.
Universities in the UK are well known in the world for their top-quality education. Critical thinking, creative methods of teaching, and quality-control merge successfully in British higher education.
The UK is a world leader in many areas of education including engineering, science, art and design, business and management, law and finance. The UK’s reputation and legacy as a world centre for scientific research makes it a magnet for some of the very best thinkers in the world. With only one per cent of the world’s population, the UK is responsible for eight per cent of global scientific publications.
The UK offers a world-renowned education system with qualifications that can make a real difference to your future. It attracts over 600,000 international students each year to a variety of programmes, ranging from English language courses to PhDs.
The UK education system gives students the freedom to combine courses and subjects from different areas of studies, so you can tailor your degree to your own needs and interest.
The UK has been the preferred choice for some of the most important minds in history. One in four world leaders has studied in the UK, so if you’re dreaming of achieving big things, you can be sure you’re in the right place in the UK.

Great futures happen when you study in the UK

  • World-ranked universities
  • Innovative teaching
  • Unforgettable student experience
  • Post-study work opportunities

The country offers some of the best and most comprehensive support systems for international students, both as part of the university and through government or independent bodies and organisations. It’s no wonder why so many international students choose to study in the UK.

Note: The UK education system gives students the freedom to combine courses and subjects from different areas of studies, so you can tailor your degree to your own needs and

Overview of United Kingdom

CAPITAL

London

REGION

Europe

GDP PER CAPITA, PPP

$54,603

GDP

$3.07 trillion

Population

66,971,411

AREA

243,610 SQ.KM

Education in UK facts

Key Uni graduation statistics in the UK
Each year, about 900,000 students obtain their undergraduate certificates, while 390,000 earn their Masters’ degrees.
When it comes to grading, 32% of students are awarded first-class honours and 46% are awarded second-class honours.
22.6% of British adults attained a bachelor’s degree or higher.
6 out of 100 students drop out from a UK university. 33% of those who drop out are first-generation students and leave University within the first year.
Full-time students graduate earlier than part-time students. Also, full-time students are more likely to graduate.
What percentage of UK population have masters degree?
Aprox 5/7% have masters
Aprox 27% have Bachelors
Aprox .9% have Phd

Popular intakes in UK

The universities and the UCAS in the UK focus primarily on two popular intake sessions;

The September/October intake (Fall intake)
The January/February intake (Winter intake)
Sometimes, the universities also offer a May intake on a selective number of courses as the other two intakes in the UK grab the attention of a significant student population who are planning to study abroad!

Some Universities in London have intakes in March, April, and November also.

The MBA intakes in the UK usually happen around April or May month of each year

Course Duration

The biggest advantage of UK Universities in comparison to other educational destinations worldwide is that the UK provides shorter durations programs.
For Undergraduate ‐ 3 years (4 years sandwich program).
For Postgraduate ‐1 year (2 years in which 1 year is a placement year).

A full-time PhD in the UK usually takes between three and four years, while a part-time project typically lasts between five and six years

Types of studies in UK

1. Foundation Year and HND

FdA-Foundation of Arts
FDA-Foundation Degree of the Arts
FDArts-Foundation Degree of the Arts
FDEd-Foundation Degree of Education
FdEng-Foundation of Engineering
FDEng-Foundation Degree of Engineering
FDS-Foundation Degree of Science
FdSc-Foundation of Sciences

2. Bachelor Studies

BA – Bachelor of Arts

BSc – Bachelor of Science

BEng – Bachelor of Engineering

BArch – Bachelor of Architecture

MB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

BMus – Bachelor of Music

LLB – Bachelor of Laws

3. Master Studies

MSc – Master of Science
MA – Master of Arts
MArch – Master of Architecture
MEng – Master of Engineering
MBA – Master of Business Administration
LLM – Master of Law

4. Postgraduate Certificate in Education [PGCE]

This type of postgraduate studies helps you obtain a level 7 of qualification certificate in Education. If you have a Bachelor’s degree in this field and you do not want to continue your studies with a Master program, then this certificate may be the perfect choice for you.

5. Top-up

minimum 2 years of a relevant bachelor
an IEK diploma – read more about rounding your IEK diploma to a full Bachelor here
an AP degree
a Higher National Diploma (HND)

Semester in Uk

Tution Fee:

International students can expect to pay between £10,000 and £26,000 annually for degrees at universities across the UK

The cost of a PhD in the UK is generally anywhere from £15,000 to £35,000 for annual PhD tuition fees

How much does it cost to study in the UK?
Studying in the UK is a valuable investment in your future. But how much will it all cost? Here are some highlights to help you plan:

Tuition fees: typically between £10,000 and £26,000 annually
Living costs: between £900 and £1,400 a month
Weekly shop: £35 on average per person
There are also a lot of discounts and funding options available to students. Take a look at our costs page to plan your budget.

Working during your studies

  • Students on full time degree-level courses holding a Student visa are permitted to work in the UK. The requirements and rules are as follows:
    term time.
  • Up to 20 hours per week during University term time. UKVI has defined a “week” as “a seven day period starting on a Monday and ending on a Sunday”
    Full-time in vacation periods
  • Full-time during term time if on a work placement that is an integral and assessed part of the course – any work placement must not be longer than 50% of the total course length (unless there is a UK statutory requirement for the course to contain a specific period of work placement which exceeds this limit.)
  • As a student union sabbatical officer for up to two years
    If you hold a Student visa for a part time course you will not have the right to undertake any work, paid or unpaid, in the UK.

The weekly hours for your Course

A National Qualification (NQ) and other non-advanced courses (from August – June) you will generally be required to attend approximately 20 hours/3.5 days per week for a year. A Higher National Certificate and Diploma (HNC/D) courses you will be required to attend college approximately 15 hours/3 days a week

PSW:

Post-study work visas (PSW) are for international students who are graduating at any time, starting from the Summer of 2021. It will allow eligible students to live and work in the UK for up to two years after completing their Undergraduate or Master’s degree, or three years after their PhD