Students no longer want to confine themselves within the limits of their own country. Now they are looking for a better reach and prospects outside the country to further consolidate their career. The globalization of all sectors has also served its purpose. Although you can currently consider so many countries for your study abroad, the UK remains the favorite destination for thousands of international students each year.
The UK is known around the world as the ultimate destination for world-class higher education. It comprises four countries, namely England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. All these four countries have their own prestigious universities and colleges. A large number of UK universities are recognized around the world as institutes of academic excellence. An ideal combination of teaching and research forms the basis of all educational programs offered here. The country with endless chronicles of culture and traditions attracts students from China, India, Germany, the US and France in large numbers. It ranks second after the United States of America as the most desired destination to study abroad.
Some of the best universities in the UK include the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College of London, University College of London, the University of St. Andrews and the University of Edinburgh. While the universities of Oxford and Cambridge are located in England, the University of St. Andrews and the University of Edinburgh belong to Scotland. There is also Cardiff University, which is the best university in Wales and known for its many research programmes.
If we take into account the admission procedure to study in the UK, students must be proficient in English to be eligible to study there. If English is not your first language, you must successfully pass a preparatory English programme, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the English language GCSE (a grade minimum of C or higher). Students wishing to pursue a master’s level program in any area other than business administration must sit the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). MBA applicants must submit scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) to be eligible.
Ireland has been able to maintain its own position despite the presence of the best universities in England, Wales and Scotland. It is the land of great poets, playwrights and novelists. The country, lately, is experiencing rapid economic growth in the field of production, pharmaceuticals, software development and international services. Ireland always emphasizes high quality scientific research and education through the supreme cooperation and collaboration of its educational institutes. All Irish universities attract students from different backgrounds and offer them a wide range of programs and teaching standards to make their studies in Ireland truly first class. Ireland is home to some famous universities such as University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, University College Cork and Dublin City University.