Facts about U.K
The United Kingdom has a population of 65 million with large population of Indians and other overseas nationals too. It being the worlds’ 7th Largest Economy has many opportunities for people of all age groups, backgrounds and cultures. United Kingdom is made of 4 countries England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland combined, also called Great Britain. London, is the largest city in UK as well as in the European continent, also known to be global city and financial hub of its capital. Other major cities in the UK are Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Belfast. English is its main official language.
United Kingdom has one of the largest diaspora of people from Indian origin. It is a popular choice for students looking to Study Abroad.
United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with a Monarch and a Prime Minister. Prime Minister serves as head of government and has executive powers. Monarch is the head of state. Current monarch of the UK is Queen Elizabeth II.
The United Kingdom has a very unpredictable climate. It has 4 seasons Winter, Spring, Summer & Autumn. The average temperature in summer ranges between 18 – 28° Celsius and in winters it ranges from -4 – 10° Celsius. It rains a lot in the UK and also receives snowfall in winters from December to February.
United Kingdom is world’s 6th largest economy and is a very developed country in Europe second to Germany. Service and Manufacturing are the big contributors in the British economy.
Area – 2.42 Lacs Square KM
Population – 63 Million (2019)
GDP – USD 3.1 Trillion (2019)
Distance from India – Approx. 6,700 KM or 8-9 hours flight journey
Time difference from India – 4.5 hrs in summers and 5.5 hrs in winters
Benefits of Studying in the United Kingdom
Why Study in UK? Well to start UK is one of the most popular Study abroad destination for international students from across the globe. More than 5,00,000 international students from over 150 countries enroll in various British universities every year, only second to the USA. The UK is home to universities like Oxford University and Cambridge University (collectively known as “Oxbridge” in the UK) and many of the British universities are among the top 100 universities in the world. It is one of the oldest education systems in the world with universities dating back to the 18th century. UK offers
wide range of subject areas to choose from and the qualifications from UK are globally recognised.
United Kingdom offers top quality education at a very reasonable cost compared to other countries like USA & Australia.
All the qualification from UK are globally recognised and respected by employers and academics. The UK offers its students a great opportunity to develop skills,
knowledge and critical thinking which drives their career in the forward direction. UK ranks second in the world for the quality of its scientific and research
institutions, and 3rd for its university-industry collaboration. Along with being a great place to study, the UK is a perfect place to live and work as well.
UK offers a diverse multicultural society with a great mix of languages, cultures, and faiths. There are many post study work opportunities in UK.
Living and Working in U.K
Culture: Being multicultural has made British societies, more tolerant towards international communities, who follow different
faith and culture and it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, and gender. Literature, music, and cinema are important parts of British lifestyle.
Welfare : The United Kingdom is a very safe and tolerant country and a perfect place to study however, it is worth taking all the precautions to ensure that you have a peaceful and good time during your studies in the UK. The UK Government and Universities take well-being of their students very seriously and every year millions of pounds are invested for the welfare of international students, which includes student support in distress, safeguarding their interests, mental health issues and any other special educational or training needs any student may have. British health care system is called NHS and
is one of the most advanced health care system in the world. It is mandatory for all the international students to pay for their NHS fees before arriving in the UK.
Transport : The United Kingdom has one of the world’s most advanced public transport system. It includes Bus, Train, Tube, and Taxis. Trains are the most convenient and fastest mode of transport in the UK to travel from one city to another city.
Working as a Student : All the international students are allowed to explore working opportunities in the UK, as they are allowed to work for 20 hours per week during their term time. All the students are allowed to work 40 hours a week in their vacations.
Most students work part time and they usually find casual work with the retail stores, petrol pumps, restaurants, and delivery person etc.
Student Life : As a student you will have a very vibrant lifestyle in UK, there are lots of places you can travel. UK is known for its libraries, museums and historic landmarks. There are loads of tourist attractions and places to explore in the UK like beaches, national parks, lakes, etc. There are plenty of cinemas,
theatres, pubs and nightclubs. UK is also popular for sports like football, cricket and rugby and known for hosting various music and cultural festivals.
Fees
| Degree |
Avarege Fee (INR) |
| Undergraduate bachelor |
GBP 7,000 to GBP 20,000 |
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Postgraduate master's program |
GBP 10,000 to GBP 25,000
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Doctoral program |
GBP 15,000 to GBP 30,000 |
