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What Makes Study in the UK the Best Decision for Your Future?
As one of the leading countries in the world and Europe, United Kingdom has long become the most desirable destination for International students to study abroad. Not only across EU, but also all around the world, universities in UK are considered to be great learning place. Here are few reasons why you need to study in the UK.
- The fact that UK offers huge chance for International students to study is what makes this country becomes top study destination; the paper works required are not as many as other countries, and the bureaucracy is easier too.
- It offers many leading universities that are popular for their notable graduates. Many scientists and famous people graduated from universities in UK.
- It offers short and flexible courses. Compare to other countries, particularly for master’s program, courses in UK only take approximately a year. Hence, it suits students who already have a career in their native country.
Top University Destinations
- University of Cambridge, which has highest Entry Standards of all universities in UK, is considered as the best university in this country. It is also one of the top world’s universities, especially in the subject of education.
- Surprisingly, regardless of its popularity, University of Oxford is on the second rank in University League Table.
- University of St Andrews is also one of the top universities in UK, and it has achieved the highest place for non-Russell Group member. This university still values British tradition as students are to wear academic gowns to formal or official events held by the campus.
- For those interested in business and economic subject, London School of Economics and Political Science is the best school destination.
- Future scientists who like holding a research (and plan to enroll a research-based study), Imperial College London must be a top pick. Every year, this university holds Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programmed or UROP, which gives the chance to students to have hands-on experience. The experience itself is including studying with academics and teaching dance to a humanoid robot.
- Durham University, with 30 subjects that achieve top ten listing, is also considered top university in UK. It also has one of the oldest university buildings in the world.
- For those wish for a study place with great scenery, Lancaster University should be on the top choice. Close to the Lake District, this university offers quiet a lot of volunteering opportunities.
Regardless of that top rank university list, you still need to choose one that matches your study major. Go to British Council’s official site for a guide. Here you will be able to find a university that matches your subject, level, and type of institution.
Other Financial Information
It is recommended that International students, especially non-EU students, apply for universities that are located in rural area as they have relatively lower living costs.
There have been many scholarship offered by UK government for Study in the UK, such as Chevening, Commonwealth Masters, Gates Cambridge scholarship, and many more. It is better for overseas students to apply for the scholarship as UK has high living costs.
