Study in UK

The UK has grown to become one of the top destinations to study around the world. With traditions of excellence dating back hundreds of years, high class institutions at every corner and much more flexibility than many other countries, the United Kingdom has much to offer international students that other English-speaking countries cannot offer.

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 will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to develop your potential.


Modern Learning Environment

  • Employers want employees who can think effectively, creatively and independently.
  • UK institutions use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to encourage independence, as well as mastery of the subject.
  • Students are expected to use the information they are given to stimulate their original thinking.

Quality of Education

  • The education system provides facilities such as international students societies, planned social activities, academic support, and academic counselors. UK has one of the lowest drop out rates.
  • Its quality is unrivaled throughout the world.
  • Encourages relevant skills that are marketable and sought by today's top companies.

Affordable

  • Realization of earning potentials sooner.
  • Numerous scholarships and bursaries offered by UK institutions.
  • Almost free health care by National Health Service.
  • Student discount facilities provided free through National Union of Students membership for all students.

Choice

  • Vast choice of institutions, academics and subjects.
  • Flexible programs.
  • Diverse, stable social environment.

Multicultural

  • Cosmopolitan place to live.
  • Home to numerous ethnic groups and nationalities from around the world.
  • Tolerant, stable society where students learn about diverse range of people.

Duration

  • Compared to other educational destinations shorter duration programs.
  • Undergraduate - 3 years, Postgraduate - 1 year.

Education Chart / Information

In UK "O" level is equivalent to SSC, "A" levels (2 years) is equivalent to HSC, Bachelors is for 3 years, 4 Years are Sandwich program, masters for 1 year and PH.D for 3 years.


Types of Certification

  • University
  • Open University
  • College and Institution of Higher Education
  • Open College
  • College of Technology
  • Teacher Training College
  • Institute

Grading System

Usual Grading system in Secondary school

In UK Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E. A: excellent/outstanding; B: above average; C: average; D: below average; E: failing.

Highest on scale: A

Pass/fail level: C/D

Lowest on scale: E


Main Grading system used by higher education institutions

In UK Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. from A to E.

A: excellent/outstanding;

B: above average;

E: fail.

Highest on scale: A

Pass/fail level: D/E

Lowest on scale: E


Other main grading systems

Apart from the alphabetical grading system, the Numerical system is also used in UK.