UNITED KINGDOM

About the country

With an area of 240,000 sq km, 600 miles from south to north and under 300 miles at its widest point, Britain is holding a population of almost 57 million people.

South East England: This is a large area comprising the country's capital, London. It is Europe's largest city and one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world. Some of the well-known areas in this region are Bournemouth, Canterbury, Oxford, Cranfield, Northampton, Cambridge and Norwich.

Scotland: Its landscape varies from the rolling hills of the borders to the stark and uninhabitable crags. The countryside has an unrivalled variety of wildlife, with some species not found anywhere else in Britain. Scotland is also home to one of the world's leading cultural evens - the annual Edinburgh International Festival. This is the largest arts festival in Britain. Some of the well-known cities in this region are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen.

Wales: This region is known for its literary tradition and musical history. Every town has its own special local traditions and events in this region. It has fantastic architecture, Victorian arcades, elegant public buildings and some of the most stunning scenery in Britain. This region is known for its steel making, media-related industry, service industry and the development of technology. Some of well-known areas in this region are Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Lampeter, Aberswyth and Bangor.

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Why study in the UK

UK offers sheer choices of over 2,40,000 courses at many entry levels including Foundation and Sandwich Course. UK also operates a unique quality assurance system that ensures accountability in all areas.

Life is great in the UK as it is vibrant and vital both. In addition UK offers a multicultural, safe and cosmopolitan society.

Courses in the UK are often shorter and as a result the total cost of study is lower. Shorter courses also mean students can realise their earning potential sooner than their counterparts elsewhere.

There are many benefits available to international students that can make life in the UK more affordable. All students are entitled to free National Union of Students (NUS) membership, which enable them to avail, up to 50% off on anything from books, stationery and food to clothes, travel and entertainment.

UK Education System

Undergraduate Degrees: The normal undergraduate degree is, generally three years but some degrees require one more year of study. A combined degree will involve different subjects, which will not necessarily have equal weighting. A joint honours degree will have two subject areas with equal weighting. Some universities offer Sandwich course, which usually means that the course extends to four years. These courses are made up of a combination of three years of study and one year spent in industry. In most of the cases students are being paid for their work during this year.

Postgraduate Degrees: One of the most attractive things about British Universities for international students is the fact that students can study for a master's degree in one year instead of the usual two. Taught masters' courses allow graduates to specialize in their subject - by way of lectures, seminars and tutorials- followed by a period of research, known as dissertation. Research Degrees take a minimum of three years and students are expected to carry out original research and produce a thesis. PhD students are also often involved in teaching within their department.

Universities and Institutions:

• Aberdeen , University of – Aberdeen



• Abertay Dundee, University of – Dundee



• Anglia Polytechnic University – Colchester



• Aston University – Birmingham



• Birmingham , University of – Birmingham



• Bournemouth University – Dorset



• Bradford, University of – Bradford



• Brighton University – Brighton



• Bristol , University of – Bristol



• Brunel University – London



• Buckingham, University of – Buckingham



• Canterbury Christ Church University College – Kent



• Cardiff , University of Wales Institute – Wales



• Central England , University of – Birmingham



• Central Lancashire , University of – Preston



• Columbia Commonwealth University – London



• Coventry University – Coventry



• De Montfort University – Leicester



• Derby , University of – Derby



• Dundee , University of – Dundee



• Durham , University of – Durham



• East Anglia , University of – Norwich



• East London , University of – London



• Essex, University of – Colchester



• Gl0ucestershire, University of – Cheltenham



• Glamorgan, University of – Pontypridd



• Glasgow, University of – Glasgow



• Glasgow Caledonian University – Glasgow



• Greenwich , University of – London



• Heriot Watt University – Edinburgh



• Hull , University of – Hull



• Kent, University of – Canterbury



• Kent Institute of Arts & Design – Kent



• Kingston University – London



• Leeds Metropolitan University – Leeds



• Liverpool Hope University College – Liverpool



• Liverpool John Moores University – Liverpool



• London Metropolitan University – London



• Loughborough University – Leicester



• Luton , University of – Luton



• Manchester Metropolitan University – Manchester



• Middlesex University – London



• Napier University – Edinburgh



• New Port, University of Wales College – Wales



• Newcastle upon Tyne , University of – New Castle



• Northumbria , University of – New Castle



• Oxford Brookes University – Oxford



• Paisley , University of – Paisley



• Plymouth , University of – Plymouth



• Portsmouth , University of – Portsmouth



• Queen Margaret University College – Edinburgh



• Queen Mary, University of London – London



• Salford , University of – Great Manchester



• Sheffield Hallam University – Sheffield



• Southampton, University of – Southampton



• Staffordshire University – Staffordshire



• Stirling , University of – Stirling



• Strathclyde, University of – Glasgow



• Sunderland , University of – Sunderland



• Sussex , University of – Brighton



• Thames Valley University – London



• Wales Swansea , University of – Wales



• Wolverhampton , University of – Wolverhampton