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Reasons to Study in UK
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- Benefits of studying in the UK cover aspects like quality of academics, program duration, scholarship options and professional opportunities. 4
- Students can avail scholarships ranging from £1,000 to £10,000 for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Work opportunities in the UK are vast e.g. in areas of academia, engineering, finance, healthcare, legal services, media and more.
Benefits of Studying in UK
Benefits that are associated with studying in UK are listed below :
High Quality of Academics
There is no better testament to the quality of education than the gifts of invention that the world has received from the UK - from steam engine, hydraulic press, reflecting telescope and the World Wide Web, that’s changing the world in unimaginable ways. The UK's higher education system is designed to nurture talent, foster innovation, and prepare students for successful careers in a globalized world.
Shorter Duration of Most Programs
The UK’s education system is similar to India which is to state that it offers bachelor’s programs spanning for three years. Some bachelor’s programs have a duration of 4 years as well. The master’s programs are also short, mostly ranging from 12 to 16 months. The longer ones have one or more academic terms of 1 year only, and the remaining months are for practical experiences including internships.
Excellent Professional Opportunities
The UK has a dynamic job market for graduates with industries including finance, technology, healthcare, engineering, and creative arts. The region houses a leading financial centre, thriving technological industry, ventures for research and innovation, music, film, television industries, and a huge healthcare sector employing a large number of professionals.
Support Services for International Students
Most institutes in the UK have dedicated bodies for assisting international students in various matters like pre-arrival support, medical insurance, accommodation assistance, academic support, financial aid, scholarships, career services, and more.
Comparatively Lower Costs
UK is not a completely affordable choice, if you’re looking for that, but it has options where tuition costs are lower or living costs are comparable. Accommodation, food, commute and many other factors cost lower in some parts of the UK as compared to some other destinations in the word.
Study in UK Universities
The UK boasts prestigious institutes with interesting program and coursework options for international students. Given below are some institutes/universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the UK.
University | University Type | Location |
Abertay University | Public University | Dundee, Scotland |
Arts University Bournemouth | Public University | Poole, England |
Bath Spa University | Public University | Bath, England |
Birkbeck, University of London | Public University | London, England |
Birmingham City University | Public University | Birmingham, England |
Bournemouth University | Public University | Bournemouth & Poole, England |
Brunel University London | Public University | Uxbridge, England |
Cardiff University | Public University | Cardiff, Wales |
Edinburgh Napier University | Public University | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Glasgow Caledonian University | Public University | Glasgow, Scotland |
Queens University Belfast | Public University | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
University of Glasgow | Public University | Glasgow, Scotland |
Programs to Study in UK
International students seek admission to institutes in UK for a wide range of programs. The advantage of choosing the UK is that these countries offer programs in a diverse range of disciplines in universities that are known over the world.
Following are some of the programs that institutes in the UK offer at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Programs | Universities |
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance |
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BEng (Hons) |
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BSc in Data Science | Birkbeck, University of London |
BSc in Economics & Business | Brunel University London |
MSc in Applied Statistics |
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MSc in International Management |
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MSc in Nursing |
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Scholarships to Study in UK
Universities in the UK offer scholarships to qualifying international students who have enrolled for programs at undergraduate and postgraduate. These scholarships range from £1,000 to £10,000.
Find scholarship options for some universities in the UK below.
Scholarship | Scholarship Type | Award Amount |
Abertay International Scholarship | University Scholarship | £3,000 per year |
Chevening Scholarship | External Scholarship | Full-funding including travel & living expenses |
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | External Scholarship | Full-funding including travel & living expenses |
First Tier Merit Scholarship | University Scholarship | £3,000 |
GREAT Scholarships | External Scholarship | £10,000 |
International Future Leaders of the Creative Industries Scholarships | University Scholarship | £3,000 fee deduction for first year |
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship | University Scholarship | £7,500 for 3 years |
To check eligibility for the above mentioned scholarships, connect with experienced study abroad Consultants at Canam.
Post-Study Work Opportunities in UK
Graduates from institutes can opt for Graduate Visa that allows them to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after completing the program. The country experienced recession for some time but there are a range of job opportunities for graduates to work in the following industries:
- Academia
- Engineering
- Finance and Banking
- Healthcare
- Legal Services
- Life Sciences
- Media
- Renewable Energy
- Technology and IT
Conclusion
UK is an interesting place to study undergraduate or postgraduate programs with varied benefits relating to academic quality, program duration, and support services. Some locations and institutes offer affordable tuition and living costs for international students in UK. There is also a vast pool of program and institute options with comparatively shorter undergraduate and postgraduate programs - 3 year bachelor’s and 1 year master’s program. Additionally, students get scholarship options at all levels of programs.
If you’re planning to apply for programs abroad or in the UK, connect with expert advisors at Canam Consultants for smooth admission procedures and scholarship options.
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