The very mention of United Kingdom evoke images of castles, cathedrals, palaces and all the pomp and grandeur associated with it. United Kingdom is deep rooted in history and tradition which continues to mesmerize with its age old charm even in this age of modernity. United kingdom is not all history and tradition, it is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious universities of the world like Oxford,Cambridge, St Andrews, Edinburgh, to mention a few. Though there is no match to the antiquity of these institutions, there are over 3,000 universities offering programs ranging from liberal arts to engineering, IT, management, applied sciences to international students.
Every year thousands of International students choose UK as their overseas study destination, when options are quite a plenty, let us explore why.
- Matchless reputation of UK institutions
UK institutions enjoys stellar reputation for academic excellence and regularly rank high in higher education rankings, whether be it The Times’ Higher Education Rankings or the QS World Rankings. Higher the ranking of your institution greater will be acceptability worldwide.
- Internationally recognized Courses & Qualifications
Owing to the stringent quality parameters, courses and the qualifications offered by UK institutions are rated highly by employers around the world. A pass out from a top UK university /institution gets excellent employment avenues with handsome remuneration and opportunity for career growth.
- Economical destination when compared to US and Australia
The UK is the most economical study destination when compared to USA and Australia whether it is in terms of tuition fees and living costs. Even the financial proof requirement for a UK visa is well below what one will have to furnish for US or Australia.
- Excellent choices of institutions
Studying in the United Kingdom gives you a myriad of options. As far as institutions are concerned right from the big names from Oxford, Edinburgh to Cambridge. There are hundreds of reputed institutions that cater the best of programs in diverse streams which fits interest , aptitude and budget of the students.
- Part time work opportunities
UK student visa allows an international student to work 20 hours per week, which offers one, ample opportune to earn a tidy amount as pocket money to manage day to day expense or for paying up ones tuition fees and other study related expenses the amount earned doing odd jobs may not be that huge it may not be that trivial either, considering that UK has a minimum wage legislation.
- Presence of large international Student Population
The UK has a large number of international student populations, which is increasing every year. International students make up a significant percentage what better opportunity to experience diverse culture, manners, traditions etc. The presence of large number of Indian students offer familiar and homely environment which to a large extend would make you feel at home away from home.
- Zero language barriers
Though you are moving to a totally new destination with different people and culture unlike other countries one doesn’t have to undergo the pressure to learn a new language, since everybody speaks English, striking a conversation with a local, straightaway would not be a problem at all. Thought there might be accent and slang difference that is not going to be much of a cause of worry.
- Get pampered with discounts
As a Student in the UK there will be no dearth of discounts you get it everywhere right from retail stores to cinemas and cafes provided you carry your student ID card before billing. Each pound saved is a pound earned when you are living on a shoe string budget.
Looking to study abroad in the UK and confused? Santa Monica Study Abroad Pvt. Ltd with over 15 years experience in facilitating overseas admissions in 20+ countries including the UK is here to help you. Feel free to visit your nearest office of Santa Monica Study Abroad Pvt. Ltd. or reach us on 0484-4140999.