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STUDY ABROAD - STUDY IN UK |
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The UK is fast emerging as one of the most popular study destinations for education in the world. There are numerous factors which prompt international students to pursue their education in the UK. UK education equips students with unparalleled academic and professional skills and augments their personal development with an unforgettable cultural experience. Some of the reasons why one should choose UK as a study destination are as follows |
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Why UK ? |
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High Quality Education: Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. A lot of education systems around the world have modelled themselves around the British System. British Education has produced many of the world leaders that have had a huge impact on the modern Society. A few from the current generation include Bill Clinton, Manmohan Singh, Imran Khan, Benazir Bhutto. Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru were also products of British Education.
International Recognition: With an increasingly globalised world economy it is imperative to have a degree which is accepted world wide. Employers look for candidates with an international exposure yet with knowledge and skills comparable to their home country. UK education being widely recognised easily provides this and more.
Modern & Conducive Learning Environment: UK institutions use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to encourage independence, as well as mastery of the subject. The teaching is interactive and extremely relevant to the industry with emphasis on practical knowledge and skills based approach. Moreover the wholesome experience creates a polished individual.
Wide Choice: UK has a wide range of institutions to choose from, with each institution offering multiple, varied and diverse courses. There are thousands of courses on offer in UK. This ensures that the student can get a course which is very precise to what he/she seeks. There is also great flexibility in the way in which a subject can be studied and it is often possible to incorporate different elements such as vocational, English language training, work placements into a specific programme of study.
Work Placements: UK institutions for many courses offer the option of taking up a work placement as part of its programme. Having a work placement integrated into the course gives the students cutting edge knowledge and proficiency as well as the on-the-job training in the area of study.
Affordable: UK education is a cheaper alternative to other alternates. It further helps that the programmes in UK are shorter (3 years for undergraduate programmes & 1 year for postgraduate programmes) which reduces the over all cost. Moreover large number of scholarships and bursaries are offered by UK institutions, reducing the cost further.
Part-time Work: International students are allowed to work (including off-campus) 20 hours per week and 37.5 hours during Christmas and Summer Break. This helps the students to gain valuable exposure as well as cover part of their living expenses.
Post Completion Employment: The international Graduates Scheme (IGS) allows International students who have successfully completed and obtained a degree, Master’s degree, PhD, or postgraduate certificate or diploma on or after 1 May 2007 to work in the UK for up to 12 months upon completion of their studies. Additionally the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme (FT:WISS) enables non EU nationals who have successfully completed an HND, degree course, Masters or PhD at a Scottish University or College and have lived in Scotland during their studies to apply to stay in Scotland for up to two years after completing their studies to seek and take work.
Multicultural Society: UK is truly a cosmopolitan country in every possible way. People from most nationalities/origin can be found across the UK. Students from over 150 nationalities study in UK creating a tolerant, stable society where students learn about diverse range of people. |
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