About UK ::

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (which is usually shortened to just the UK or United Kingdom) is a political union made of up of four countries, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The country offers excellent higher-education system and hundreds of world-class universities promising a rich experience for international students.

The colonial history of UK has made a multi-cultural society in the country since it has been subject to a multitude of international influences and influxes of people. The country has a significant place in the map of global literature, arts and sculpture. There are four distinct seasons to the UK; summer, winter, spring and autumn. Generally UK has a cold, wet and dreary weather. During the summer months, days are long (the sun generally rises at 4 am and will set at 9 or 10 pm at night) and one can expect warmer temperatures.

The UK is highly advanced nation with excellent infrastructure sector and has a very good public transport system, with an extensive network of buses, planes and trains which simplify travelling. Low cost airlines facilitate an easiest option for travel the UK and throughout most of Europe. Underground or tram system is a cheapest and coast effective means of transport at metropolitan area.

Study in UK

United Kingdom is an international, cosmopolitan place to study. There is a strong international students presence in UK. This gives the students, opportunities to interact with students from different cultures and further enhance their understanding of the wider world.

British Degree courses tend to be shorter than those in other countries, which save student’s time & money. Although annual course fees in UK may be higher compared to course of equivalent course in Australia or U.S, but most courses here are shorter in duration and hence more economical. Most UK undergraduate degrees take only 3 years and most Master degrees can be completed in just one year.

The syllabus or curriculum is that of usual course degrees; the coaching and guidance are just more intensive and result oriented. This is a highly cost effective approach where students are permitted to work 20 hours per week during the course in shorter period of time and save on both tuition and living costs. The shorter study period also means they are able to start on a career earlier and become financially independent.

Test Requirements

The normal English language proficiency requirement for most of the universities is 6.0 to 6.5 on IELTS or 220+ on TOEFL (preferably IELTS with a score of 6.0 to 6.5 or TOEFL of score 220+) as these tests could be additional prerequisites while processing your visa

Job Prospects

Students are permitted to work 20 hours per week during the course. It is not difficult to find some part time jobs to supplement your living expenses.

Future Job prospects for students are limited in UK and obtaining a work permit to stay back after studies is comparatively difficult. However, British degrees are valued and recognised all over the world, especially in India and the Middle East. These degrees provide a cutting edge for employment prospects.