Studying in England |
British Education has long attracted and welcomed high caliber students of different nationalities and backgrounds, and today builds on hundreds of years of experience in providing quality education to international students. To ensure that the quality is maintained, Britain has implemented unrivalled quality assurance and academic audit systems. The university departments are obliged to meet stringent standards by professional bodies. Standards are high not just in teaching, but in other facilities as well: libraries, computers, research equipment and living accommodation. In addition to the hallowed Oxford and Cambridge, it has a large number of other universities, which rank among the best in the world and offer a wide range of courses. The sheer variety of specialisms means you will be able to find a course that suits your real interests, your ambitions and passions. If you study in an English-speaking country, your English should improve more quickly. There is a wide mix of cultures in England. There are foreign communities from most parts of the world. British people are usually tolerant of foreigners, and respect the freedom to have different opinions and beliefs. Britain has an interesting history and is good at preserving its traditions and old buildings and gardens. There are many museums and art galleries. There are many green areas, including beautiful parks, gardens and public footpaths, coastal areas, but only a few of these have sandy beaches. LIVING COSTS In comparison to some countries England appears to be an expensive place to live. However if you plan sensibly and keep to a budget, you should find it affordable to live and study in the UK. Example budget per 40 weeks academic year:
There are various options available for living in England. Most universities have rooms in their halls of residence where international students can rent a room. Alternately, you could also take private accommodation. This could be either with a British family or sharing a flat with other students. Usually universities have an accommodation office, which can help you with this. Most international students take up independent accommodation close to the university along with other international students. This is cheaper and convenient. WORK If you are a student from a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or a Swiss national then you can work in the UK without any restrictions on the type or amount of work you undertake. But the UK Government has decided that if you are a national of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia and want to work for one month or more for a United Kingdom employer you must register under the WRS. For more information visit: Information & Advice for young people |
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