The United Kingdom is made up of the historic country of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles, England is home to the capital, London, a globally renowned center of finance and a cultural melting pot. England is also home to the Neolithic Stonehenge, Bath’s Roman spa, and centuries-old universities at Oxford and Cambridge.
About UK
The UK is known as the home of both modern parliamentary democracy and the Industrial Revolution. It has a cosmopolitan society and is extremely acceptable to new religions and cultures. While also keeping long-held traditions like maintaining a royal party, the United Kingdom has changed greatly to become a cosmopolitan and multicultural hub.
Endowed with beautiful scenery and landscapes, rich history, and cultural diversity, the United Kingdom has made a remarkable mark on the map of world history. Once a superpower, the country made a significant contribution on the global scale in terms of its culture, language, literature, music, theater, and films.
The UK is a country of mixed cultures and people, who are called British but they can also be either English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish. The British are well-mannered, well-dressed, and polite in their speech with a great sense of humor.
London- the capital city is a hub for fashion, food, shopping, and famous iconic buildings and landmarks. York is an ancient walled city famous for York Minister Cathedral and walkable pathways. Chester, a 2000 years old city boasts historical, cultural heritage, and black and white revival architecture aplenty. Lake District is the second-largest National Park in the UK known for hiking and climbing. Bath is a countryside town famous for its natural hot springs and century-old Georgian architecture. The UK is a great study destination as it is home to some of the world’s oldest and prestigious institutions. It is a destination of great diversity with London being the preferred hub for several international students.
Statistics & Figures About UK
CURRENCY:
STERLING POUNDS
GEOGRAPHICAL SIZE:
94,530 sq mi
LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH
GDP:
$ 2,824,850 Million (2019)
CAPITAL:
LONDON
POPULATION:
67,530,172
Why You Should Select UK?
A Cheap Study Destination
The UK is substantially cheaper than most English-speaking international study destinations like the US and Australia when it comes to paying for higher education. Tuition fees in the UK are comparatively cheaper than in the United States and Australia.
A Huge (and Growing!) Student Population.
There are universities and colleges in nearly every city in the UK, meaning that, wherever you go, there’s a thriving student population! UK student numbers rise per annum across all education levels so you’ll always be surrounded by like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds
Home to some of the World,s Best Universities
Studying within the United Kingdom means studying at a globally renowned institution. The UK currently has six institutions within the Global University Rankings with the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge both scoring 100% when it involves their academic reputations. There’s a reason why the United Kingdom produces 14% of the world’s most-cited research papers!
Free Healthcare to Keep You Healthy
The National Health Service means if you’re studying in the UK for six months or more you’re eligible to access completely free healthcare. However, you will need to buy medicines, but this is usually also capped under the NHS and you’ll only need to pay £8.60 per item, no matter how expensive the medicines you’ve been prescribed.
Work Opportunities While You Study
Your student visa makes you eligible to work up to 20 hours per week in a part-time job. The UK also has a guaranteed minimum wage, meaning you could earn a minimum of £118.00 before tax per week to help fund your studies. You can also explore internship opportunities through your university at one of the many globally famous UK-based companies like the BBC, Rolls Royce, or Burberry. One way or another, your resume will look great after completing your international education experience.
Internationally Recognized Degrees and Qualifications.
Given the standard of the UK’s educational institutions, you can rest assured that your degree from the UK is going to be held in high regard by employers all over the globe. Studying here will give you an upper hand over other applicants. And as a graduate from a UK university, you’re amongst an incredibly accomplished alum – British Council estimates that 38% of Nobel Laureates who studied abroad did it within the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most student visas are issued with permission to work. If, for any reason, your student visa is issued without the right to work, you will need to apply for a permission-to-work student visa after commencing classes.
Holders of a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week while their university program is in-session, and full-time during university vacations. In general, students should not expect to cover tuition fees or living expenses from casual work.
Whilst Research/Thesis Higher Degree applicants are entitled to work unlimited hours they must maintain full-time enrolment in their studies and meet the requirements of their program.
Students can apply for part-time work in a range of areas. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find work in areas of interest. Students can get support from career advisers in finding employment through help with resume and interview skills as may be needed.
Some of the universities and colleges have internship programs which provide an employment opportunity. In some cases, research higher degree students may possibly find employment as research or tutorial assistants.
Most institutions provide a range of accommodation options for students. These range from on-campus to off-campus with homestay options or student share. The rent will vary depending on the location and the type of room or the options included.
Universities, colleges and schools are located within areas with well-developed infrastructure and social networks. These provide an opportunity where students can freely socialise and develop a network of friends by extension social capital. some of these include:
Clubs | Music| Sports | Beautiful Beaches | Dolphin Watching | Vineyards | Parks | Historical sites among others
There is good weather all year round. It is important that students always take care of themselves.
Transport to and from the colleges is fantastic. buses, trains and ferries are the main mode of transport. You can also walk or cycle to and from class depending on how far you live.
Universities in UK
Popular Degree Options in UK
Law
Computer Science
Business studies
Psychology
Medicine
Leadership
Mechanical Engineering
Mass Communication
Interesting Facts
- The United Kingdom has 31 heritage sites protected by Unesco.
Did you know that the first postage stamp was created in the U.K. It was designed in May 1840 and it featured the figure of Queen Victoria. - The University of Oxford is the oldest higher education institution in the whole UK. Until 1877, lecturers at this university were not allowed to get married.
- Tea is by far the most popular drink among Brits. It is estimated that they drink on average 165 million cups of tea every day. The fun thing here is that in the US the tea’s consumption is 20 times lower.
- The UK has only 15 National Parks but they cover 8% of the British land.
British Library is the second largest library in the world. It has over 150 million items.
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