UK has a long and proud tradition of education, housing universities with roots back in the 12^thand 13^th centuries. England is quite a unique place on earth that offers a rich multicultural atmosphere. UK is known for the oldest and most prestigious universities of the world with excellent campuses, infrastructure and standards of teaching.

QUICK FACTS

• Capital – London
• Population: 63.23 million
• GDP: $2.435 trillion
• Number of universities: 109
• Foreign Student Enrolment 2012/2013: 425,260
• Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
• Official Languages: English

WHY STUDY IN UK?

• International education hub for more than 100 years
• The UK education system holds an outstanding international reputation
• Easy Visa rules for international students
• Diverse range of courses with wide range of specialisations
• UK has the second highest number of universities ranked in the top 100
• Sandwich bachelors with 1 year Industry placement

UK EDUCATION SYSTEM

The higher education imparting bodies in the UK are

• Colleges
• Universities
• Institutions of higher education.

QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED

• Degree courses
• Vocational training
• Diplomas
• Postgraduate courses.
• Sandwich courses whereby part-time work and real experience is combined between the course duration.
• First degree courses of 3-4 years duration.
• Diplomas and vocational courses of 1-2 years with the Vocational and Technical Education Councils conferring the degree certificate.
• Postgraduate study may be in one of two forms – either as a work of independent research under supervision or a taught course of one or two year’s duration.

REQUIRED TESTS

• IELTS or TOEFL scores or any equivalent as a proof of English Proficiency
• Diploma programs: Overall band score of 5.0
• Bachelor’s Degree: Overall band score of 6.0
• Masters Programs: Overall band score of 6.0 – 6.5

INTAKE

• January /February/September/November

COST OF EDUCATION

• An average of 7500 pounds per year*

*Fees information given are of informative nature may vary from university to university

COST OF LIVING

• 9180 GBP (Inner London – 9 months)
• 7380 GBP (Outer London – 9 months)

WORK RIGHTS AND STAY BACK

• 20 hours per week ( 40 hours during vacation )full time work rights for spouses for Masters programme
• Post study work permit for students who secure a job offer with salary of 20,600GBP