As one of the world's leading educators, the UK offers so much to international students coming to Great Britain in search for higher education. With some of the best universities and batchelor’s and postgraduate degrees, there are seemingly more reasons to not study your chosen field of work in the United Kingdom. Check out our top reasons for studying in the UK as an international student.
Worldwide Recognition
Whilst a degree is an invaluable source of knowledge, receiving a degree from one of the world’s most prestigious universities is something that will set you apart from the crowd further down the line. When you’re applying for jobs or postgraduate degrees, there is no doubt that employers and universities applaud students who have graduated from high class universities, such as those the UK has to offer.
Thousands of Course Options
UK universities are known to offer the highest range of degrees; across the country’s wide variety of universities, over 50,000 different types of undergraduate study are available to study. In over 25 subject areas, you are bound to find the exact degree you want to study for, without compromise.
Low Course Costs
In the UK, courses are generally shorter than a lot of other countries - at an average of three years of study for your undergraduate degree, and an average of one year for your masters. This helps you limit your course costs, as well as accomodation fees.
With a shorter period for studying, you have more opportunities for jobs and graduate positions before your classmates back home, meaning that this invaluable experience comes with even more positive outcomes.
Experience a Multicultural Country
The UK is one of the most multicultural and international countries in the world; for example, it is home to over 100 languages in the capital of London. Due to this, the UK is a great place to come to study abroad but still feel an element of home.
With so many languages, religion and cultures celebrated in the United Kingdom, there are many paths open to students from abroad to experience new traditions, and be exposed to people from different ethnicities, backgrounds and cultures.
You can be sure that a place of worship is always readily available to you when you travel from abroad, as so many religions are celebrated here, you’ll find easy access to most major religions. Before deciding on where you’re going to study, take a look at the facilities available in the area you’ve chosen to make sure it has all the amenities you need.
Get Access to World Class Facilities
In the UK, we are lucky enough to be exposed to many world-class facilities, in both education and lifestyle, that many countries do not always have as readily available. For example, British universities are known for being well-equipped with extensive and modern libraries, labs, and cutting edge computers and research equipment - some universities even contain their own museums!
British universities are also home to incredible architecture, with the University of Oxford being formed before 1167 - so you are bound to find some hidden treasures across lots of campuses up and down the country.
Discover the Gateway to Europe
For those wanting to travel around Europe, the UK is the best place to start. With a trip to France taking only one hour on an aeroplane, the key to Europe is yours if you’re studying in the UK.
With cheap flights, train tickets and accomodation available all year round, the UK is a great place to study if you’re looking to explore the walls beyond Britain. However whilst you’re jetting off to the coasts of Italy or the snowy peaks of the alps, don’t forget that the UK holds some of the most exciting history and sites in Europe too - so make sure you’ve seen the sites of London and the coasts of Cornwall before you head home.
How to Apply to Study in the UK
If our list of benefits of studying in the UK has got you considering studying here, then take a look at what you need to consider when you’re applying for your move.
If you’re travelling from outside the EU, take a look at how you can apply for a Tier 4 Visa, which allows you to study exclusively in the UK, and what English language requirements you will need pass before you can apply for a visa to study in Great Britain.
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