Why Study in the UK
Quality
- The UK has a history of educational excellence and many of our universities date back to Victorian mechanics' institutes and technical colleges.
- The UK currently has 28 universities in the top 200, four of which are in the top 10, according to the QS World Rankings.
| Ranking | University | Ranking | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Cambridge | 86 | University of Southampton |
| 4 | University College London | 90 | Durham University |
| 5 | The Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine | 97 | University of Leeds |
| 6 | University of Oxford | 115 | Queen Mary, University of London |
| 17 | University of Edinburgh | 124 | University of York |
| 19 | King's College London | 129 | Newcastle University |
| 30 | University of Bristol | =136 | Cardiff University |
| 33 | University of Manchester | 148 | University of Aberdeen |
| 51 | University of Glasgow | 156 | Lancaster University |
| 62 | University of Birmingham | 168 | University of Exeter |
| 64 | University of Warwick | 172 | Queen's University, Belfast |
| 68 | LSE | 187 | University of Bath |
| 71 | University of Sheffield | 193 | University of Sussex |
| 75 | University of Nottingham | ||
| 83 | University of St Andrews |
Employer Reputation
- The UK currently has 12 universities in the top 50 for employer reputation, according to the QS World Rankings (2012/2013).
| Ranking | University | Ranking | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | University of Oxford | 15= | University of Bristol |
| 3 | University of Cambridge | 15= | Durham University |
| 4= | The Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine | 15= | University of Edinburgh |
| 4= | LSE |
15= | University of Nottingham |
| 4= | University of Manchester | 34 | University College London |
| 4= | University of Warwick | 50 | University of Birmingham |
Learning & Research
- Within UK universities there is an emphasis on independent study and critical thinking; skills sought after by employers.
- Learning and teaching takes many forms, through lab work, essays, seminars, tutorials and lectures, often encompassing state of the art technology.
Cost
- The cost of university for international students is between £12,000 - £16,000 per annum, which is comparable, and often less, than other Western countries when studying abroad. (Medicine, however, will be more than this).
- Students have access to free health care via the NHS when in the UK.
Choice
- There are a wide variety of universities within the UK, of different sizes and difference specialisations, so whatever your needs there will be a university perfect for you.
Ease
- The UK has a universal application system, the UCAS system. In this way, you apply to the five universities of your choice and are able to track your applications online.
British Life
- As an established country, there are many traditions and events within the UK which will appeal to international students.
- As a multi-cultural county, it is easy to get those comforts from home, such as food.
- The UK is a tolerant and welcoming society, making it easier to settle into British life.
- Europe is easily accessible and affordable for holidays.
Duration
- Unlike most universities throughout the world, undergraduate degrees are typically completed in three years, while a Master's degree takes a further year and a PhD takes a further three years.
