United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is made up of England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland . It has a long history as a major player in international affairs and fulfils an important role in the EU, UN and Nato. The economy – one of the largest in the world – is no longer manufacturing but services-based, with e-commerce of growing significance. The City of London is a global financial centre. The United Kingdom is home to a multicultural population, partly as the legacy of empire. There are more Asian restaurants in many towns than there are burger bars and a former government minister has described a popular variety of curry as ” Britain ‘s true national dish”.
A high degree of sophistication, a matchless charm, and above all, educational quality that’s backed by centuries of tradition, the United Kingdom is just the right place to give your career that global edge. In addition to the hallowed Oxford and Cambridge , UK boasts a large number of other universities which rank among the best in the world and offer a wide range of courses.
Climate
Most people think that UK is a very cold country. On the contrary the climate in the UK is moderate: Summers generally tend to be fairly cool and winters are quite mild. And No – British weather is not all rain and fog! You can see the sunshine, rain, temperature and daylight, a lot depends on the area where you will be living.
Parts of Scotland often get snow in the winter, whereas you might live in London for long time without any snowfall at all. International students who are used to tropical and equatorial climates are often intrigued by the sheer variety of the weather in the UK . On an average the weather tends to be very changeable. Where else would be lucky enough to see rain, snow, thunder and lightning, hail and warm sunshine – all in one day! Daylight in the south of England lasts for about 16 hours in June and July, but only 8 hours in December and January. The difference between summer and winter daylight is even greater in Scotland because it’s further from the equator. To make the most of the long hours of daylight during the summer, the UK switches from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to British Summer Time (BST): all clocks are moved ahead one hour. BST applies from the end of March to the end of October. To avoid been taken by surprise, it is best to be prepared for these unannounced changes in the weather:
Visit http://www.educationuk.org/bc_img/body/articles/pdfs/stud_live_uk.pdf to download a guide about studying in the UK . This guide has been published by the British Council.
Contrary to popular belief, students are able to obtain part-time employment. A student can work for maximum 20 hours a week. Students are entitled to work full time during the holidays. There is no permission required for students to take part time and vacation work. Students can take up placements or internship placements, which are part of a ‘sandwich course’.
A high degree of sophistication, a matchless charm, and above all, educational quality that’s backed by centuries of tradition, the United Kingdom is just the right place to give your career that global edge. In addition to the hallowed Oxford and Cambridge , UK boasts a large number of other universities which rank among the best in the world and offer a wide range of courses.
British Education has long attracted and welcomed 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.
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.
Britain has long been a popular destination for Pakistani students. With more than 200 institutes of higher education to choose from, all equipped with extensive facilities, Britain is able to offer a broad spectrum of subjects. Details about various Qualifications offered by UK Colleges and Universities:
Useful Links
Postgraduate education in UK
British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education
Website of the British Council
UKCOSA: The Council for International Education
Education UK
UK Visas
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