Study in UK

UK without doubt is the leader of global education and is home to top educational institutions in the world. Universities like Oxford, Cambridge and the Imperial College in London are just few examples.

• Employers want employees who can think effectively, creatively and independently.
• UK institutions use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to encourage independence, as well as mastery of the subject.
• Students are expected to use the information they are given to stimulate their original thinking.

• The education system provides facilities such as international students societies, planned social activities, academic support, and academic counsellors. UK has one of the lowest 'drop out rates.
• Its quality is unrivaled throughout the world.
• Encourages relevant skills that are marketable and sought by today's top companies

• Realisation of earning potentials sooner.
• Numerous scholarships and bursaries offered by UK institutions.
• Almost free health care by National Health Service.
• Student discount facilities provided free through National Union of Students membership for all students.

In UK "O" level is equivalent to SSC, "A" levels ( 2 years) is equivalent to HSC, Bachelors is for 3 years, 4 Years are Sandwich program , masters for 1 year and PH.D for 3 years.

• University
• Open University
• College and Institution of Higher Education
• Open College
• College of Technology
• Teacher Training College
• Institute

Usual Grading system in Secondary school :

In UK Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E.A: excellent/outstanding; B: above average; C: average; In UK Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E. A: excellent/outstanding; B: above average; C: average; D: below average; E: failing.

• Highest on scale: A
• Pass/fail level: C/D
• Lowest on scale: E

Main Grading system used by higher education institutions:

In UK Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E.

• A: excellent/outstanding;
• B: above average;
• E: fail.
• Highest on scale: A
• Pass/fail level: D/E
• Lowest on scale: E

Types of taught courses

• Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas (PGCert; PGDip)
• Master (MA; MSc)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Types of research degrees

• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• Master of Research (MRes)
• Professional / Taught Doctorates (DEng, DMus, DEd, DBA, DClinPsych)
• New Route Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or DPhil)
• Bachelor Degrees
• Foundation Degrees
• Higher National Diplomas Higher National Certificates Diplomas of Higher Education Foundation courses, Foundation years or Access/Bridging courses