Why Study in UK ?

The UK has been whole heartedly welcoming international students to its universities and colleges for a lot of years. In 2008, there were around 1.8 millions around the clock undergraduate students in higher education, of which over 100,00 were international students.

In all around higher education institutes there are people who will support you via the application process, answer any queries you may have, and assist you during your time studying in the UK.

Every year, more and more international students from over 180 various countries are choosing to follow their higher education in a UK university or college. Below we outline some of the reasons why students decide to study in UK.

Admirable international reputation

The quality of UK education is internationally renowned by employers, universities and governments, making it a popular choice for many international students.
The UK is also well-known for the quality of its research and teaching.

Excellent quality of education

The value of a university's or college’s teaching and its general facilities are assessing by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Research standards are checked by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), which publishes its findings after five years.

International Custom

The UK has always welcomed students from all over the world. In 2006-7, there were 239,210 international students in the UK at undergraduate and postgraduate rank.
UK universities are used to looking after the wellbeing of non-UK students and have strong support services and social networks on campus.

Variety of courses

Higher education institutes in the UK propose a broad range of courses. Therefore, you are in no doubt to find one that caters for your interests and career goals. You can search over 50,000 courses on the UCAS website to find the best one for you.

Commerce language

Studying in the UK offers a great opportunity to improve your knowledge of the English language – speaking English fluently is a vital skill to have if you are considering entering the international business world.
As the UK is a member of the EU, studying here can give you a valuable insight to how the European market operates.

Civilization and people

The UK is full of many different cultures and people, another reason why international students are interested in coming to study here. With big cities, rural towns and villages, modern and historical architecture, the UK is a diverse and exciting place to explore.

Worth for money

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK are normally much shorter than those abroad, which help to trim down the amount of money you will end up paying in tuition fees and living costs.
Most undergraduate courses take three years to complete, even if in Scotland it would be classically four years. A postgraduate Masters course will normally only take 1 year, while PhD will take 3 or 4 years.