The United Kingdom, comprising of England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland, boasts of an undisputed reputation of academic excellence. It offers thousands of high-quality educational courses to students and has for decades attracted international students from all over the world. England attracts over 200,000 international students every year, while the numbers for UK are even bigger.
If you are asking yourself why you should study in UK, here are some of the reasons you will gain a lot of value from this one-of a kind experience.
Many UK universities have groomed some of the most important minds in history. One in four world leaders has studied in the UK. British scientists and universities have been awards more than 100 Nobel prizes. So, if you’re dreaming of achieving big things, you can be sure you’re in the right place in the UK.
Earning an education in UK is comparatively cheaper than other popular study destinations. This is because of course flexibilities and modifications that allow you to qualify sooner, thus helping you to attain your degree faster and spend less money overall, living costs etc. International students are eligible for scholarships, grants and bursaries as well as financial aid from the UK government.
UK offers countless work opportunities during and even post-study. During the regular academic year, international students are permitted to work part-time up to 20 hours per week while studying. Full time jobs can be sought when the academic year is over. As for post-study work opportunities, the new Graduate route effective July 1, 2021 enables international students to apply to stay in the UK for two years after finishing their studies (or three years for PhD students).
The UK has numerous world-class degrees on offer and no matter what course you aspire to pursue, you are bound to find atleast one (likely more) school/university excelling in your chosen field. Varieties of undergraduate and graduate degrees are available to choose from as well as options of combining courses to make a customisable degree program that suits your interests and needs.
UK has a rich, multicultural environment unlike any other country in the world giving you plenty opportunities to make new friends and learn new things. It has a unique cosmopolitan flair with numerous art gallaries, concerts, open-air markets and pubs. Moreover, UK is the gateway to the rest of Europe. Easy public transportation allows you to explore surrounding areas of UK on weekends and long breaks to make amazing and unforgettable student experiences!