The name UK refers to the union of what were once four separate nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (though most of Ireland is now independent. Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK now).
United Kingdom is made up of:
England - The capital is London.
Scotland - The capital is Edinburgh .
Wales - The capital is Cardiff.
Northern Ireland - The capital is Belfast.
England, Scotland and Wales together form Great Britain.Great Britain and Northern Ireland together form the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" (UK).The capital of the UK is London. The United Kingdom (UK) was formed in on January 1, 1801 and constitutes the greater part of the British Isles. People in the UK are called British although they have different nationalities. The Union Flag, popularly known as the Union Jack, symbolises the union of the countries of the UK. It is made up of the individual flags of three countries in the Kingdom. The present Union Flag (Union Jack) represents the political union of three kingdoms England, Scotland and Ireland.
The UK has a long and proud tradition of education, with some of its universities having roots in the 12th and 13th centuries.
UK academic standards are among the best in the world. The UK offers a diverse and flexible range of courses in globally ranked institutions.
Courses in the UK education system are shorter and more intensive than many other countries, so you will graduate sooner without compromising quality. This will save you time and money in tuition fees and living costs.
Universities are monitored closely to ensure that they uphold the highest standards of teaching, learning and research. They also work hard to ensure a safe, caring and supportive environment for all international students.
The UK is widely known for the quality of its education programs and it has world’s best institutions where you can pursue internationally recognized degrees and courses along with research opportunities.
With an outstanding international reputation, the UK education system offers an excellent standard, a wide range of English language, pathway, undergraduate (bachelor) and postgraduate courses and fantastic teaching facilities.
In the UK, anyone can complete their Bachelor’s degree with in 3 to 4 years and Master’s degree in just 1 year. The UK is also providing work opportunities for overseas students after completing their undergraduate or post graduate degree. This category of work (Tier 1) provides a bridge to switch another category (Tier 2) which is known as highly skilled workers.
UK degrees can take only three years and postgraduate Master's courses only one year - compared with four years and two years in most other countries. 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. UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore more efficient in terms of your time and money.
Admission is based on individual institutions' requirements, since there are no pre-requisite tests (other than for English proficiency).
Most universities require good performance at the undergraduate level, in relevant area, in order to consider admission into their Master's level programs. Most Master's programs are of 12 months duration.
MBA admission requires work experience of at least 2-3 years at the managerial level, in all decent UK universities.
And, unlike in the US, PhD applicants need a Master's degree. Otherwise, applicants could register for a M.Phil. Degree and transfer to Ph.D program if the progress is good.
Britain is an island country and the surrounding sea gives England a varied climate. We never know what the weather will be like from one day to the other. It can be sunny one day and rainy the next. It is difficult to predict the weather. In general UK experiences warm summers and cool winters. The summers are cooler than those on the continent, but the winters are milder. Overall, the climate is temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast.
You may be required to sit on an English Language Test such as IELTS or TOEFL or PEARSON before the university will confirm your seat on the course.
| Mandatory Tests | ||||||
| IELTS | TOEFL | GRE | GMAT | SAT | PTE | |
| Score valid for | 2 Years | 2 Years | 5 Years | 5 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Test Fees | Rs. 8900/- | $ 165 | $ 175 | $ 250 | $ 102 | Rs. 800 |
| Subject Test Fees | $150 | $ 97(Listening)or $86(Others) | ||||
| ASR Fee(per Univ.) | Rs 1250/- | $ 18 | $ 25 | $ 28 | $ 10.00 | Free |
| Test Dates | Every Week | Every Week | Every Week | Every Week | Every 2-3 Months | Metros –6days /month, Other– 4 |
| Test Centers | IDP & British Council 2 centers | Many | Prometric Test Center | Prometric Test Centers | 1 at all major cities | Pearson VUE’s Test Centers |
| Retaking of Test | No minimum time frame | Not in the same month | Not in the same month | Not in the same month | Not Specified | After 5 days of previous appointment |
| Type of Testing | PBT* | iBT* | CAT* | CAT* | CAT* | CBT |
| Maximum Marks | 9.0 Bands | 120 | 340 | 800 | 2400 | 90 |
| Minimum Qualifying Score | 5.5 Bands | 73 Bachelor’s 79 Master’s | 290 | 450 | 1200 | 51 |
| Modules Tested | Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening | Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening | Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing Assessment [AWA] | Verbal, Mathematical & quantitative Skills. Analytical writing Assessment(AWA) | Essay, Reading, Writing, Mathematics | Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening |
| Website | www.ielts. org |
www.toefl. org |
www.gre. org |
www.mba. com |
www.college board.com |
www.pte. com |
PBT – Paper Based Test
IBT – Internet Based Test
CAT – Computer Adaptive Test
For undergraduate courses, the costs are approx. 7,000-8000 GBP for Arts, 8,000-9,000 GBP for Sciences and between 7,000 and 18,000 for clinical programs.
For international students, universities set their own fees and they vary by subject and by institution. The average costs of tuition in various fields are:
| Arts | £7500 | to | £8,500 | per | year |
| Science | £8000 | to | £10500 | per | year |
| Clinical | £9000 | to | £17,400 | per | year |
| MBA | £9900 | to | £15,000 | per | years |
(Programs at some top UK business schools can cost up to £20,000 per year).
For both types of postgraduate study (taught and research), you should budget for a 12-month academic year. Average living costs (covering accommodation, food, clothing, books, entertainment and travel) for an international student on a degree course are £800 per month in London and £600 per month elsewhere.
Living expenses are approx. 400 to 500 pounds sterling per month depending upon your lifestyle and the city of residence. Please note, however, that some universities include the cost of accommodation and food within the total fee payable to them.
The quality of education is controlled by the British Government if the institutions are state-funded Further Education and Higher education institutions. Whereas, independent and privately-funded colleges and institutions may voluntarily accredit themselves to the British Accreditation Council www.the-bac.org
It is illegal in the UK to offer degrees or related qualifications without proper authorization. Authorization may be granted under Royal Charter or by Act of Parliament or by a special order of the Department for Education and Skills. In order to award degrees, colleges and universities must demonstrate a commitment to quality assurance and show that they have adequate systems for safeguarding academic standards. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education publishes a code of practice, information on benchmark standards, and qualification frameworks that give details of the quality and standards publicly funded institutions are expected to maintain. This is available on the QAA website www.qaa.ac.uk.
Courses which lead to a vocational or professional qualification may undergo accreditation carried out by the relevant vocational or professional organization. Examples include engineering, law, accounting, medicine and dentistry.
The British Council in India is offering ‘online learning and video conferencing’ for courses that are offered by a few UK universities. Students can obtain an MA in Management or B.Tech in Computing and Business Application, MSc in Computer Games Technology etc. from reputed institutions in UK. For more details about this unique facility, please visit www.britishcouncil.org.in
After securing admission into the University one must start with the visa formalities.
Ed-GURU provides wide range of services for studying in UK. For information on our visa and other services contact our helpline for further assistance
In addition to other packages, the 'Apply yourself' package being offered by us will make the work of applicants easy, smooth and productive. Right from selecting the appropriate universities that suit one's requirement/profile to evaluating essays, recommendations, resume etc., till applying for the visa, Ed-GURU will be with you all the way when you enroll for this highly useful package. For more details about the package and to know how Ed-GURU can help you realize your dreams, click here.
Thanks to changes in work regulations, international students in the UK can now work up to twenty hours a week when studying and full time during vacations.
Students must meet the full requirements of the Immigration Rules and have 40 points in total as shown below:
UK qualifications are recognized 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 in UK will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to develop your potential. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. Universities, colleges and schools continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria. Many other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK.
Studying in the UK is an unforgettable experience. Some universities in the UK are over 600 years old and have a long tradition of offering personalized education in the UK. All of them are owned and funded by the British Government and pass quality assurance audits.
STUDENTS in the UK engage with learning at a number of different levels. A wide range of institutions will deliver courses at each level - from schools and colleges to further education colleges and universities.
These levels - primary, secondary, 16 to 19, further education and higher education. At all levels (other than primary) students may choose to study towards a wide variety of different qualifications.
Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas
If you want to go on to higher education and gain a recognized qualification to do a specific job, a BTEC HNC or HND could be for you. HNCs and HNDs focus on 'learning by doing' and can lead into a new career, or help you progress in your current line of work.
HNCs (Higher National Certificates) and HNDs (Higher National Diplomas) are work-related (vocational) higher education qualifications. While bachelor's degrees tend to focus on gaining knowledge, HNCs and HNDs are designed to give you the skills to put that knowledge to effective use in a particular job.
Bachelors Degree: BA / BSc / MBA bachelor's degree (sometimes known as an 'ordinary' or 'first' degree) is a course of academic study leading to a qualification such as a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), or bachelor of medicine (MB). It usually takes three or four years to complete full time (normally four years if you're doing a sandwich course, which includes a year in industry or abroad). Bachelor's degrees in some subjects can take longer; for example, medical courses usually take five or six years. You can also study for a bachelor's degree part time or through flexible learning.
Postgraduate QualificationsIf you want to carry on your studies after a bachelor's degree, or learn more about a particular subject, there are a range of postgraduate qualifications available. Some are linked to a specific profession, while others allow you to complete an original piece of research. A master's degree is a qualification of academic study. It can be research based, a taught course, or a mixture of both, and will take at least 12 months of full-time study to complete. You may also have to submit a dissertation at the end of your course.
DoctoratesA doctorate qualification gives you the opportunity to undertake an original piece of research. It will usually take at least three years of full-time study to complete.
UK degrees can take only three years and postgraduate Master's courses only one year - compared with four years and two years in most other countries. 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. UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore more efficient in terms of your time and money.
Admission is based on individual institutions' requirements, since there are no pre-requisite tests (other than for English proficiency).
Most universities require good performance at the undergraduate level, in relevant area, in order to consider admission into their Master's level programs. Most Master's programs are of 12 months duration.
MBA admission requires work experience of at least 2-3 years at the managerial level, in all decent UK universities.
And, unlike in the US, PhD applicants need a Master's degree. Otherwise, applicants could register for a M.Phil. Degree and transfer to Ph.D program if the progress is good.
You may be required to sit on an English Language Test such as IELTS or TOEFL or PEARSON before the university will confirm your seat on the course.
For undergraduate courses, the costs are approx. 7,000-8000 GBP for Arts, 8,000-9,000 GBP for Sciences and between 7,000 and 18,000 for clinical programs.
For international students, universities set their own fees and they vary by subject and by institution. The average costs of tuition in various fields are:
| Arts | £7500 | to | £8,500 | per | year | ||
| Science | £8000 | to | £10500 | per | year | ||
| Clinical | £9000 | to | £17,400 | per | year | ||
| MBA | £9900 | to | £15,000 | per | year |
(Programs at some top UK business schools can cost up to £20,000 per year).
For both types of postgraduate study (taught and research), you should budget for a 12-month academic year. Average living costs (covering accommodation, food, clothing, books, entertainment and travel) for an international student on a degree course are £800 per month in London and £600 per month elsewhere.
Living expenses are approx. 400 to 500 pounds sterling per month depending upon your lifestyle and the city of residence. Please note, however, that some universities include the cost of accommodation and food within the total fee payable to them.
The quality of education is controlled by the British Government if the institutions are state-funded Further Education and Higher education institutions. Whereas, independent and privately-funded colleges and institutions may voluntarily accredit themselves to the British Accreditation Council www.the-bac.org
It is illegal in the UK to offer degrees or related qualifications without proper authorization. Authorization may be granted under Royal Charter or by Act of Parliament or by a special order of the Department for Education and Skills. In order to award degrees, colleges and universities must demonstrate a commitment to quality assurance and show that they have adequate systems for safeguarding academic standards. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education publishes a code of practice, information on benchmark standards, and qualification frameworks that give details of the quality and standards publicly funded institutions are expected to maintain. This is available on the QAA website www.qaa.ac.uk.
Courses which lead to a vocational or professional qualification may undergo accreditation carried out by the relevant vocational or professional organization. Examples include engineering, law, accounting, medicine and dentistry.
The British Council in India is offering ‘online learning and video conferencing’ for courses that are offered by a few UK universities. Students can obtain an MA in Management or B.Tech in Computing and Business Application, MSc in Computer Games Technology etc. from reputed institutions in UK. For more details about this unique facility, please visit www.britishcouncil.in
After securing admission into the University one must start with the visa formalities.
Ed Guru provides wide range of services for studying in UK. For information on our visa and other services contact our helpline for further assistance.
In addition to other packages, the 'Apply yourself' package being offered by us will make the work of applicants easy, smooth and productive. Right from selecting the appropriate universities that suit one's requirement/profile to evaluating essays, recommendations, resume etc., till applying for the visa, Ed Guru will be with you all the way when you enroll for this highly useful package. For more details about the package and to know how Ed Guru can help you realize your dreams, click here.
Thanks to changes in work regulations, international students in the UK can now work up to twenty hours a week when studying and full time during vacations.
Students must meet the full requirements of the Immigration Rules and have 40 points in total as shown below:
Points required: 40