Why choose the UK for undergraduate study?

There are an enormous number of reasons why you should study an undergraduate course in the UK and an even greater number of subjects to choose from; courses from Accountancy to Zoology are delivered at hundreds of universities and colleges of higher education and a UK degree will allow you to specialize in the subject that interests you, in a country renowned across the world for the quality of its research and the reputation of its academics.

• You’ll be part of something unique.

The UK’s tradition of education dates back hundreds of years and is one that is constantly evolving. Combining great heritage with a dynamic culture, studying in the UK offers brilliant educational opportunities.

UK qualifications are both recognized and respected throughout the world and by studying in the UK you will be building a solid foundation for your future. UK colleges and universities provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to learn and develop your potential and their quality standards are among the best in the world. UK institutions continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria and many other countries are now trying to follow the standards set by the UK.

Many of the world’s outstanding scientists, engineers, artists, writers, thinkers, politicians and business people have benefited from a UK education, including Bill Clinton, former President of the USA; Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa; Desmond Tutu, Archbishop and human rights campaigner; Rifat Ozbek, fashion designer; Wole Soyinka, Nobel prize-winning author; Stelios Haji-Iaonnu, founder of the easy Group of businesses and Imran Khan, cricket legend and politician.

• You’ll get a brilliant start to your career

UK qualifications are recognized and valued all over the world for their unrivalled academic quality. You couldn’t have a better start.
A bachelor's degree, HND or Foundation Degree from a UK college or university will give you an edge when you're competing for a job or a place on a postgraduate course. It will prove to employers that you're capable of independent thought and self-discipline, used to conducting and analyzing your own research and will let them know that you can make a real contribution to their company or organization. If you've got your sights set on academia for a while yet, the research skills you'll gain provide the perfect introduction to future postgraduate study.
UK undergraduate qualifications let employers know at a glance that you've got the skills they're looking for, putting you on the right track for a great job and a great salary: a year after graduating, more than ninety-five per cent of UK undergraduates have gained employment. If you want to be a doctor or lawyer, you obviously have to have the appropriate qualifications, but a degree is often considered just as necessary for many other careers, such as working in government, publishing, public relations or marketing. A degree will let employers know that you're capable of independent thought, able to undertake research and analysis and that you're prepared to work hard.

• You can be yourself

In UK education you’ll be valued for who you are and encouraged to combine academic excellence with thinking for yourself. The UK’s approach to teaching has evolved over many hundreds of years and aims to encourage independent thinkers and to develop confident people.
Students in the UK are encouraged to take responsibility for their own studies, whilst having a great network of support from tutors and lecturers. You will find yourself working on projects with other students, being assessed through practical demonstrations or spending time in college libraries in preparation for essays and exams. Some courses will combine practical skills with a sound academic foundation, whilst other courses are based a thorough theoretical understanding of the subject area. The variety of courses available enables you to choose a course that gives you the opportunity to learn in the best possible way for you.

• You can do what you want to do

Not only are there colleges and universities all over the UK, but there’s such a variety in both courses available and teaching styles that there’s something to suit everyone, whilst knowing you can rely on its quality.
The wide range of undergraduate courses on offer gives you a huge amount of flexibility. You can enroll on a bachelor's degree from the beginning, or you can start by taking a two- year HND or Foundation Degree and then top up to a degree afterwards if you want.
Many UK universities offer in sessional language support and, if you need more help before you begin, there are international foundation years that will help to bring your language skills up to scratch.
Full-time undergraduate courses in the UK vary from one year to four years depending on the type of course you choose. You have the choice of studying a single honors degree where you'll focus entirely on one subject, or you can study two subjects in what’s called a joint honors or combined honors degree. Many courses now offer the option of studying overseas or spending a year working in industry, so that you can apply what you are learning directly to the workplace. Whatever, wherever and however you choose to study the choice is up to you!

• You’ll have a great time learning

The UK is home to the English language, a place with incredible heritage, an amazingly varied culture, and a fantastic social scene. A great place to both live and learn in. You'll be learning more and more about the UK’s diverse culture as you go, making friends and experiencing things you may never forget.
The UK is one of the most multicultural societies in the world and at a UK college or university you’ll be mixing with people of all nationalities. University international and cultural societies will give you the chance to meet people from all over the world, gaining an insight into other customs and cultures and whose different backgrounds and new perspectives will all add to your experience.
You’ll be putting your English language skills into practice every day, not only when you are studying, through writing and taking part in course seminars, discussions and presentations, but also through your social activities.
Through your college or university there will be the opportunity to join sports teams, volunteer organizations and groups with specialist interests, such as drama, music, arts or the environment. Trips to local theatres, museums, tourist and sporting attractions as well as other places of interest are often arranged.

• You’ll be making an investment for life

However you look at it – in terms of education, career or personal development – a UK education offers exceptional value. It’s an investment not just for a few years, but for the whole of your life.
UK undergraduate study offers you the sort of experience that you won’t find anywhere else: you'll learn to think for yourself and to make your own decisions. Of course, it's not just about the lectures and practical's you'll attend: you’ll also have access to college libraries, extensive research resources, ultramodern computer facilities, science and practical laboratories, as well as workshops equipped with state-of-the-art equipment; fantastic sports facilities, music rooms and drama studios, all of which add value to your course. And that’s before you even start to take into account the value of the experience you’ll gain from studying in the modern, progressive and multicultural environment the UK has to offer. It's a unique experience that you can't put a price on.