UK

The UK is a world leader in many areas of education including engineering, science, art and design, business and management, law and finance. The UK’s reputation and legacy as a world centre for scientific research makes it a magnet for some of the very best thinkers in the world. With only one per cent of the world’s population, the UK is responsible for eight per cent of global scientific publications.

The UK offers a world-renowned education system with qualifications that can make a real difference to your future. It attracts over 600,000 international students each year to a variety of programmes, ranging from English language courses to PhDs.

The UK education system gives students the freedom to combine courses and subjects from different areas of studies, so you can tailor your degree to your own needs and interest.

Visit the Study UK website to know about studying and living in the UK.

University - Bachelor Degree Study 

In the UK, a British bachelors degree normally takes three years to complete and most are awarded at honours level. Examples of first degrees are: BA (Bachelor of Arts), BEng (Bachelor of Engineering), and BSc (Bachelor of Science). 

State colleges offer some 2 year vocational diplomas that grant exemption from the first and sometimes second year of a degree programme. Some private tutorial colleges offer a one year diploma programme which is equivalent to year 1 of university. Students taking 1 year diplomas are awarded second year entry at some universities.

University - Master Degree Study 

Postgraduate courses in the UK education system are very intensive. This means that the courses are usually much shorter than in other countries. A master's degree typically takes 12 months to complete, for example an MA - Master of Arts and an MEng - Master of Engineering. An MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a high profile Masters course which can take 2 years. Applicants will usually be high achieving with at least 2 years managerial experience. A PhD research degree in the UK can take between 2 and 7 years.

The benefits of studying in the UK

• - The UK institutions consistently rank among the best in the world and qualifications are internationally valued and recognised.

• - The UK undertakes 5 per cent of the world’s scientific research and produces 14 per cent of the world’s most frequently cited papers.

• - UK institutions offer the flexibility of choice and enable you to blend academic and vocational courses of your choice.

• - The teaching and study methodology used in the UK gives you the freedom to be creative and develop skill sets and confidence.

• - As a student you get the opportunity to be taught by the world's leading academics and experts; you also benefit from their constant academic support.

• - UK degrees can be tailored to your interests and often include specialised modules.

• - The UK is the home of English hence an ideal place to develop language skills and enhance employment prospects.