Why UK

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The UK is one of the world’s most popular destinations to study higher education, with more than 500,000 international students enrolling each year.

One of the world’s leading destinations for international students, second only to the USA. UK universities are among the best in the world and consistently perform well in world rankings. They also have a reputation for world-class research.

UK higher education degrees and qualifications are recognized by employers and academics worldwide.

Students get the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, critical thinking, and connections to drive forward their careers.

High-quality postgraduate study opportunities are also available at the majority of UK universities, with some universities offering sponsorship to extend Tier 4 visas.

The tuition fee is quite low as compared to that of the USA.

The bachelor level is a 3 years course whereas the Masters will only be a 1 or a 2-year course which also saves time as well as the expense of international students.

UK has a vast variety of higher education opportunities to offer students with over 100 universities offering various degree programs for students from the UK and around the world.

World-class universities

Wherever in the world, you end up, if you have a degree from a UK university it will be recognized by the employers, universities, and governments. As UK universities are associated with quality education, earning a degree from one of the UK’s many highly-regarded universities will aid your career progression.

UK universities consistently rank highest in global university ranking as many have world-leading reputations for teaching and research. World-renowned experts in all different fields frequently visit UK universities to give talks and lectures. In fact, many of world’s best academics teach at UK universities, meaning that it is not rare to be taught by the academic who actually wrote the textbook from which you are studying!

One-year masters

Master’s courses in the UK typically last for one year, which is shorter than many other countries. This means that master’s degrees are challenging and intensive, but UK universities provide a stimulating and supportive environment for students to flourish, whilst developing soft skills in addition to academic skills. The teaching and studying methods enable students to pursue their own interests by giving students the autonomy to select specific modules. Combined with world-class teaching and facilities, it is no wonder that student satisfaction rates are almost at 90% for international students.

World’s greatest thinkers

Due to the critical and creative nature of higher education in the UK, it is no surprise that many of the world’s greatest thinkers and leaders have studied in the UK, including Mahatma Gandhi, Desmond Tutu, George Soros, and John F. Kennedy.  It is estimated that one in seven world leaders studied in the UK, and UK universities and research institutions have produced over 100 Nobel Prize winners.

Develop English language skills

Studying in the UK allows you to immerse yourself in the English language for a sustained period of time. You’ll speak, read, and write in English on a daily basis, enabling you to master the global language of commerce, science, and technology whilst in the UK.

Arts and entertainment

The UK has internationally-acclaimed creative industries that have consistently generated global talents such as the Beatles, J.K. Rowling, Sean Connery, Vivienne Westwood, and Damien Hirst.

If you are into music, it is home to several world-class concert venues in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Glasgow. There are countless festivals throughout the summer months, including Glastonbury.

If you are into film, you may catch a glimpse of your favorite Hollywood stars on the red carpet as their film premieres at Leicester Square. You could tour film studios, and visit the set of the Harry Potter movies. There are several cultural and international film festivals too.

If you are into theatre, whilst there are no shortage of West End plays and musicals that you can see in London, there are theatres in towns and cities across the UK. You might want to visit Stratford-upon-Avon to visit the town where the greatest playwright of all time, William Shakespeare, was born. There is also the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.

If you are into fashion, there’s London Fashion Week in September. There is also no shortage of exhibitions for art lovers, live shows for stand-up comedy aficionados, and clubs for those who like to dance the night away.

Friendly people

The UK continues to welcome people of all nationalities, cultures, and faiths, as it has done throughout its history. Studying in the UK offers you the opportunity to meet British people, but also to meet people from all parts of the world.

International students from over 200 countries study in UK universities. 17% of all students and over 25% of academics and professors are from outside the UK. This means that the UK is used to accepting people from abroad and that people from abroad feel comfortable living and studying in the UK.

There are mainly two intakes in the UK, one in February and the other in October.

The students need to go through a 5-step process

Choose your subject and your University

You should choose a university that has been approved by the UK Visa and Immigration or it should have a Highly Trusted Status.

Apply for a letter of offer

See if you meet the admission requirements accordingly you need to produce the following documents:

Attested all academic documents

At least 2 reference letters

Statement of Purpose

English Language test scores

Work experience letter (if required)

The offer could be conditional or unconditional. Once you receive an unconditional offer, you need to pay the tuition deposit.

The final stage is to receive a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)

Arrange funds – there needs to be evidence of the funds required for the study period in a saving account.

Apply for Visa

Applying to UK – Tier 4 (General Student Visa) process

In order to get a student visa, the applicant needs to obtain 40 points

30 points – earned from a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)

10 points – earned from the evidence of funding to pay for both tuition fee and living cost