UK Education : Introduction
U.K. has an advanced economy as well as one of the leading educational
systems in the world. If one think about doing their higher education
abroad they can choose UK as their first option, because qualifications
from UK are recognised throughout the world due to it's high standard
and quality. UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building
the student’s future, boosting his/her career and prospects for
a higher salary. UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a
vibrant, creative and challenging environment which help to develop his/her
potential. Educational qualification from UK is considered prestigious
and increases the status of students in the international job market.
In a year over 80,000 people from different parts of the world travel
to UK for their studies, among them Indian students comprises of more
than 19,000. Full-time undergraduate courses in the UK vary from
one year to four years depending on the type of course you choose. One
major advantage of U.K. education is its one-year Masters Degree for almost
all courses, saving you considerable time and money. Apart from this they
also have the option of earning while learning. Students studying in
UK can go for part time job during their studies and can work fulltime
during vacation. Scholarships are also available for study at under graduate
and post graduate level.
Following is the eligibility criteria for study in UK for MBA, Engineering,
Bachelors, Masters and P.hd programs for getting admission into British
universities:
Eligibility:-
English language proficiency is very important for a student to study
in UK.
If English is not a student’s first language, most institutions
will ask for a qualification in English, or they may ask a student to
sit a test.
They will be required to successfully complete one of the following:
• An English preparatory programme
• TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• IELTS
(International English Language Testing System)
• English language GCSE (grade C or above)
Eligibility varies according to course, UG and PG students should
have high mark scores along with language proficiency. Colleges and universities
will look at an applicant's qualifications, personal statement, academic
references, portifolio and statement of purpose of study to see if he/she
meet the standard requirements.
The GRE
(Graduate Record Examination) is the entrance test to be taken by the
students applying for a master degree in any field other than management
(most universities in the UK do not ask for a GRE score). All applicants
applying for a master in management or Business Administration major must
submit the result of Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
In addition to these tests, all students whose native language is not
English are required to take the Test of English as a foreign language
(TOEFL) or the IELTS.
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