Study In United Kingdom
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The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the most popular destinations for Indian students studying abroad, with over 500,000 international students enrolling annually. The UK boasts some of the oldest universities in the world, renowned for their high-quality education and academic excellence. The British education system is esteemed globally, with many nations adopting its principles. Students and professionals worldwide come to the UK for a quality education and enriched lifestyle. The cosmopolitan cities, combined with the rich cultural heritage, make the UK highly desirable and welcoming for international students.
why study in the United Kingdom?
The UK is the second most desirable country for education after the US.
The education system emphasizes research-based learning and practical application, enhancing critical and analytical skills.
According to the QS World Ranking 2019, four UK universities rank among the top ten in the world.
The UK hosts over 395 universities and colleges, offering more than 50,000 courses across 25+ subject areas.
Most undergraduate courses are three years long, while postgraduate programs range from one to two years.
Students receive a two-year post-study work visa and can work part-time for 20 hours per week.
Education costs in the UK are lower than in the US and Australia.
Easy access to Europe provides additional travel and cultural opportunities for international students.
Top Cities
Manchester
Manchester is called the “Capital of the North” and is also the fifth largest city in the UK. It is also one of the UK’s favourite student cities and has two large universities. It is also home to two of world’s biggest names in football – Manchester united and Manchester City. The University of Manchester along with its 29th ranking in the QS World University Ranking, is also a part of the Russel Group Universities of the UK.
Nottingham
Nottingham is located in the heart of the East Midlands and is one of the youngest cities in the UK with almost 50% of the population under the age of 30. Home to two universities, it has been ranked as the 6th best city for students and 48th in the world (QS best Student Cities, 2019).
Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest city of the United Kingdom and lies in the centre of England. Birmingham is also one of the youngest cities with 40% population under the age pf 25. It is also known as “the city of 1,001 different trades” as it is Britain’s chief centre for light and medium industry. University of Birmingham stands tall in the top 100 world ranking in the QS World Universities Ranking.
Bath
Bath is a UNESCO heritage and has been ranked as the 2nd safest university city in England and Wales. It is very well known for its Roman and Georgian architecture. It is a small city and with two major Universities making it a very comfortable student city. It is a great combination of history, culture, education and nightlife making it one of the preferred cities by the students.
London
London is the capital and the biggest city of the UK. It has been ranked as the world’s best city for university students (QS Best Student Cities 2019). It is one of the most cosmopolitan cities with a history spanning nearly two millennia. The city competes with New York for the status of the world’s major financial centre. The Federal University of London is one of the largest universities in Europe comprising of 19 colleges, and 12 institutes, as well as distance learning External System.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. Edinburgh is the city of literature and was the first city to be called the UNESCO city of Literature. Four of the five top universities in Scotland were founded before 1600. University of Edinburgh stand at 20th ranking in the QS World University Ranking, 2021.
UK Institutions
Top universities with their QS rankings
- Bath Spa University(#551-600)
- Birbeck University of London(#408)
- Cardiff University(#186)
- City University of London(#352)
- Coventry University(#531)
- De Montfort University(#711-720)
- Durham University(#78)
- Glasgow Caledonian University(#1001-1200)
- King’s College(#40)
- Lancashire(#951-1000)
- Lancaster University(#141)
- Liverpool John Moores University(#801-850)
- Loughborough University(#224)
- Newcastle University(#129)
- Nottingham Tent University(#592)
- Queens University Belfast(#206)
- Royal Holloway University of London(#477)
- Swansea University(#307)
- University of Aberdeen(#236)
- University of Bradford(#531)
- University of Central Lancashire(#951-1000)
- University of East Anglia(#332)
- University of Essex(#472)
- University of Greenwich(#691-700)
- University of Leeds(#82)
- University of Liverpool(#165)
- University of Reading(#172)
- University of Sheffield International College(#105)
- University of Stirling(#452)
- University of Surrey(#285)
- University of Sussex(#246)
Career Opportunities
As an international student in the UK, you are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week. The minimum wage varies by age bracket:
- Ages 18-20: £6.15 per hour
- Ages 21-24: £7.70 per hour
- Age 25 and above: £8.72 per hour
The UK has recently introduced a new points-based visa route for international students, requiring 70 points to obtain a student visa. This new system offers a 2-year post-study work visa, which is a major attraction for those seeking career opportunities in the UK.
- Business Analyst
- Engineering & Engineering Project Management
- Information Technology
- Supply Chain Management
- Health Science
- Creative Technologies
- Human Resource Management
- Sales & Marketing
- Data Science
- Architecture & Design
- Accounting & Finance
- Digital Security/Cybersecurity
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