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Quick Facts : |
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Population: 62,698,362 |
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Area: 243,000 Square Miles |
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Capital: London is the capital of the UK and of England.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Cardiff is the capital of Wales |
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Government: Constitutional Monarchy |
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Climate: Mild, normally not going much below zero even in the depths of winter, and never much above 25 degrees Celsius in summer. Most of the time it is between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius. |
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Languages : English (official) |
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Religions : Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist) 71.6%, Muslim 2.7%, Hindu 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified or none 23.1%.
Major languages: English, Welsh, Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic.
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Ethnic Groups : White 92.1% (of which English 83.6%, Scottish 8.6%, Welsh 4.9%, Northern Irish 2.9%), black 2%, Indian 1.8%, Pakistani 1.3%, mixed 1.2%, other 1.6%. |
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Life Expectacy : 80.22 Years |
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Currency : British Pound (GBP) |
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Industries : Transportation equipment, Chemicals, Processed and Unprocessed minerals, Food products, Wood and Paper products, Fish products, Petroleum and Natural gas |
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Courses Being Offered in UK : |
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The UK has a vast variety of higher education opportunities to offer students with over 100 universities offering various degree programs for students from the UK and around the world. International students can gain much more than a degree in the UK. There is the opportunity to learn new skills, to take advantage of a huge choice of universities and the excellent standards of teaching that the UK provides. |
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Why Study in UK ? |
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- Learn valuable skills: You will gain new skills that employers look for when you study for a degree in the UK. British universities will help you think creatively; work from your own initiative and also as part of a team.
- Quality of teaching: British degrees are important to employers because they have a strong emphasis on gaining practical experience in the relevant field. Admission to the UK's best universities is competitive and class sizes are restricted to ensure that students have access to equipment and have enough time to talk to their lecturers. UK universities place greater focus on smaller group tutorials and one to one tuition.
- Student Life: The UK is a diverse and multicultural place which is home to several thousand international students each year. Because of this, UK has a range of facilities suitable for students of all cultures.
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English Language Learning: English is widely regarded as the language of business, so it is an important part of student future career. Studying in UK helps the students to learn the language through their study, friends and everyday life.
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Working Rights : |
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Yes, you are allowed to work part time for 20 hrs per week as an International Student only if you are studying for a bachelor degree and Postgraduate course. If you are studying for a Diploma course, you will be allowed to work for 10 hrs per week. Working right is only available to students enrolled in Government Funded College |
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How much does UK education cost? |
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Average undergraduate UK course fees per year:
- Foundation courses: £7,000 to £12,000
- Arts courses: £7,500 to £25,000
- Science courses: £10,000 to £33,000
- Clinical courses: £4,000 to more than £34,000
Average postgraduate UK course fees per year:
- Arts and humanities courses: £3,000 to £10,000
- Science courses: £7,000 to £9,000
- Clinical courses: £7,500 to £22,000
- MBA: £10,000 to £25,000
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What are the living expenses in UK? |
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Cost of living will depend on the location you choose to live.
London- 500 £ per month (depends upon student's lifestyle and type of accommodation)
Other areas- 400 £ per month (depends upon student's lifestyle and type of accommodation)
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Are there any scholarships or awards available? |
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Scholarships are mostly available at the post-graduate level and some of these are offered by the British Government and other UK organizations. All the scholarships are very competitive in nature and are based on merit. |
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Options after completion of course: |
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You can stay and work after completing your studies provided you meet all the requirements of UK Border Agency. |
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Accommodation options for international students: |
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There are two main choices- Halls of residence or private flats and houses. Halls of residence are University/College owned international student accommodation (full board or self catering). Or a student can stay in a renting private accommodation; which is typically a room in a house or a flat shared with students.
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MBA in UK is only One Year in Duration while in all other countries it has duration of 2-3 years |
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