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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. |
British
higher and further education provides value for money by offering
shorter, more intensive courses than are available in many
other countries, thereby reducing living expenses and time
spent away from home. Closely supervised study in an intellectually
and culturally stimulating environment, together with an emphasis
on student welfare and close contact between staff and students
also ensures that individual students get maximum support
and, as a result, pass rates are high and the drop-out rate
for international students is very low. |
Britain has long been
a popular destination for Indian students. With more than
150 institutes of higher education to choose from, all equipped
with extensive facilities, Britain is able to offer a broad
spectrum of subjects from the highly academic to the purely
practical in anything from architecture to zoology. |
For more details of the
costs of education and living in UK and comparisons of costs
of education in UK with other countries, check out the Expenses
& Fees for International Students section. |
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about various Qualifications offered by UK Colleges and
Universities : |
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First
Degree Courses in Arts and Sciences (Bachelor's
degree) are normally of three or four years' duration
and are largely taught courses, sometimes including
the preparation of a short written thesis. |
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Sandwich
Courses are where the coursework is accompanied
by practical work. A student could either complete 2
years of college, then a year of commercial training
before returning for a final year in college. Or, he/she
could do a 4-year course with 3-6 months’ training
interspersed each year. The main advantage is that the
student gets real experience while in the learning mode.
Most universities offer this type of education. |
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Higher
National Diploma (HND) is awarded by Vocational
and Technical Educational Councils. They offer a 2-year
course in a vocational subject like scientific and technical
business subjects. Great emphasis is placed on work
experience. It is often seen as the first step towards
a degree course as the credits can be transferred. |
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Vocational
Courses offer an opportunity to enter the university
system slowly. Business and Technology Education Council
(BTEC), General Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ), General
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (GSVQ) offer recognized
courses in a range of disciplines. Most students opt
to take 1-2 years of, for example, BTEC courses before
being transferred to a degree program. BTEC national
certificates/diplomas are usually accepted as an alternative
to A-Levels. |
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Postgraduate
study may take the form of an independent piece of research
under supervision or a taught course, and leads to a
variety of degrees and awards. The taught courses normally
last for one or sometimes two years. Completion of a
doctorate normally takes a minimum of three years. Many
post-experience courses are also available, either leading
to a qualification or providing a refresher course for
graduates wishing to update or extend their knowledge.
Occasional students are admitted by some institutions
in limited numbers. They attend courses or undertake
research, possibly for a period of one or two years.
These courses do not lead to any formal qualification
or 'credit' although certificate of satisfactory attendance
may be given.
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| Expenses,
Tuition Fee & Living Costs for International Students |
| Education in UK has lots
of financial benefits : |
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Professional degrees
are offered at undergraduate levels |
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There are many One-year Masters’
degrees including MBA |
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Access to National Health Center;
which is free for students registered on courses of six
months or longer |
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Free school education for registered
dependent children |
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| Expenses (In Pound
Sterling) |
| UnderGraduate |
| Courses |
Average Total Tuition Fees per academic
year |
Average Living Costs per academic year
(9 months)
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Average Total Costs per year |
| Science |
8,130 |
6,600 |
14,730 |
| Medicine |
15,660 |
6,600 |
22,660 |
| Others |
6,210 |
6,600 |
12,810 |
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| PostGraduate |
| Courses |
Average Total Tuition Fees per academic
year |
Average Living Costs per academic year
(9 months)
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Average Total Costs per year |
| Science |
8,200 |
6,600 |
14,800 |
| Medicine |
15,450 |
6,600 |
22,050 |
| Others |
6,303 |
6,600 |
12,903 |
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| Further Education |
Colleges of further education
provide for a wide variety of needs and offer
pre-degree courses, English language courses, vocational and
professional training. There are over 600 colleges spread
all over UK. The average costs below include Diploma and other
vocational courses. |
| Average Tuition Fees per academic year |
Average Living Costs per academic year |
Average Total Costs per year |
| 3,432 |
6,600 |
10,032 |
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above, |
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Fees given are averages
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All costs are given in Pound Sterling
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Living costs include accommodation,
Energy bills, food etc. |
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Costs are according to 1999 session
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| Note:
The approximate currency exchange rate is: 1 UK Pound = Rs.
80 |
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