Why study in the UK?

The UK has a reputation for quality in education and 800,000 international students are currently studying in the UK. The following are some reasons why you should choose the UK as your destination:

World-class qualification

UK qualifications are recognised and respected throughout the world. Your UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building your future, boosting your career and prospects for a higher salary. UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to develop your potential. Many other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK.

Learning English Language

English language skills will be important for your future career prospects. English is acknowledged as the language of business, science, IT and the internet around the world. Learning English in the UK allows you to immerse yourself in the language, to live and think in English.

Welcoming International Students

There are more than 3,000 educational institutions that welcome international students in the UK. You can choose from a variety of routes through the education and training system, combining different types of course according to your needs and abilities. Many courses can also be taken through distance learning in your home country.

Exciting and fun culture

The UK is a cosmopolitan place to live. Many thousands of families from around the world have made the UK their home, creating a richly diverse, open-minded, multicultural society. There are also more than a quarter of a million international students in the UK at any one time.

You've probably come across the UK's vibrant popular culture through its music, sport, television and films. Now you can find out what it's like to be a real part of it. UK people like to get together and enjoy themselves. Theatres, concerts and art galleries can be found in all large towns and cities; big sports events take place every weekend; pubs and restaurants are everywhere.

Affordable option

UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore more efficient in terms of your time and money. This means you will save a great deal on both tuition fees and living costs ' and you will be able to start working and earning money sooner. Health care is often free for international students. You are likely to be able to take advantage of reduced-cost medicines, dental treatment and eye tests.

Thousands of scholarships and bursaries are offered by UK institutions just for international students, while more than 21, 000 international students receive scholarship funding from the UK Government every year. Under existing work regulations, international students in the UK can work up to 20 hours a week when studying and full time during vacations.