5 Surprising Facts about
UK Universities
For young individuals, the United Kingdom is a
dream come true. Every year, students from all
over the world come to study undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees. It is known for providing
the best education using the most up-to-date
technologies, whether it be in health,
engineering, or business. Furthermore, in the
United Kingdom, you will have a better
opportunity of becoming an expert in the topic
of study that you pursued during your
Bachelor/years. According to national and
international rankings, British universities
graduate over 90% of their students, meaning
they are employed or enrolled in further
education within six months of graduation. We'll
offer you with a few essential intriguing facts
regarding student life in the United Kingdom in
the following paragraphs.
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1.Number of International Students: International
student numbers reached record highs during the
2019/20 academic year, according to the latest
statistics from the UK's Higher Education Statistics
Agency (HESA), which includes the first five
months of the COVID-19 epidemic. Moreover, the
overall number of international students in the
United Kingdom has crossed 500,000 for the first
time, reaching 556,625. This is mostly due to
continued increase from China and India. This is a
12.15 percent rise from the previous year. It's also
the first year of double-digit growth in a long time,
breaking a trend of relatively modest or even
negligible growth for several years.
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A growing number of students from outside the
European Union accounted for a large portion of
those gains. In 2019/20, non-EU enrolments
surpassed 400,000 for the first time, reaching
408,825. This indicates an almost 17 percent
increase in non-EU students year over year,
compared to basically flat volumes of EU students
(+.83 percent year over year). Furthermore, that
contrast between EU and non-EU statistics is
considerably sharper when it comes to first-year
enrolments. As HESA explains, “The number of
first-year students from EU nations declined by 2
percent while the number from non-EU countries
climbed by 23 percent.” It should be stated,
however, that EU enrolments had been projected
to soften in the wake of the UK’s departure from
the European Union, and England’s plan to
abolish “home fee status” for EU students as of
2021/22.
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2.Wide Range of Degree: The United
Kingdom has an enviable international
reputation as the home of four of the
world's top ten institutions and offers a
diverse
choice
of
educational
opportunities. Great Britain is the world's
premier research nation, with 54 percent of
research directed by British universities.
According to the Association of Colleges,
97 percent of academic colleges are judged
good or better. If students choose to take
an English language course, the teaching
approaches based on British innovative
tactics will be quite beneficial to them.
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Moreover, short and flexible courses
are available in the UK, ranging
from classic to cutting-edge.
Because of the wide selection of
courses and diversity, students from
all over the world choose to study in
the United Kingdom. Students will
enjoy themselves. A win-win
situation with a vibrant modern
culture and stunning historical sites.
Discover enchanted castles as well
as cutting-edge technology and
fashion in the cities. The United
Kingdom boasts the second-largest
number of international students and
assists them in laying a solid basis
for their future careers
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3.Multicultural Society: The
United Kingdom is a fairly
cosmopolitan
country
that
welcomes new religions and
civilizations. While maintaining
long-standing traditions such as
a royal party, the United
Kingdom
has
evolved
significantly and has become
much more cosmopolitan and
multicultural.
The
United
Kingdom is viewed as a diverse
location, with London serving as
a hub for many international
students.
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Religion: The main religion in the United Kingdom is
Christianity, which accounts for about half of the religious
population, with the Church of England and Catholicism
sharing the majority of the religious population.
In addition to Christianity, the UK has a sizable population
of adherents of the following major global religions:
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Christian 50.7%
Muslim 2.5%
Hindu 0.7%
Jewish 0.6%
Sikh 0.3%
Buddhist 0.6%
Other non-Christian 1.5%
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Language: English is the
primary language in the
United Kingdom, and it is
spoken
throughout
the
country. Some people in
Wales still speaks Welsh.
However, because everyone
in Wales speaks English, you
simply need to know English
in the UK. There are many
dialects in such a tiny country,
and some of them can be
difficult to comprehend, even
for English speakers.
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4.International Student Activities:
The United Kingdom is a fascinating
blend of various cultures and modern
thought, bound together by a strong
sense of identity and heritage. As an
international student, you'll have a
plethora of interesting opportunities
ahead of you, including the chance to
see exotic locations and meet new
people. Because the UK is such a
diverse city, you'll find that many UK
customs are already known to you,
and you'll be able to fit in sooner than
you think.
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Pop, rock, electro, hip-hop, classical, folk, jazz, opera, and all
kinds of global music can be found in the UK, whether you just
want to listen or participate. You may listen to and dance to live
music all around the UK, from local clubs, independent cafes,
and bars to worldwide scale concert halls, rock festivals, and
shows. Many well-known and independent artists and bands
perform in university and college venues in the United Kingdom.
According to the British Council, in most UK cities, you can visit
conventional museums, modern art spaces, and galleries in
addition to a plethora of clubs and organizations on campus or in
local communities. In the United Kingdom, sculpture, painting,
film, and photography are generally available to view. The
country also boasts a thriving theater and performing arts
heritage, with historic plays and musicals being preserved while
new and alternative productions are encouraged.
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The highlands of Scotland
and Wales, the rolling hills
of England and Northern
Ireland, the Lake District
and Yorkshire moors, as
well as the coastlines of all
areas of the UK, ensure
that you make the most of
your
free
time
by
participating in enjoyable
sports such as mountain
riding and cycling as your
leisure activities.
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5.Opportunities for International
Students: Through the new
Graduate
Route,
international
students who have successfully
completed an undergraduate or
master's degree will be able to gain
two years of work experience in the
UK after graduation beginning July
1, 2021. Students who complete
their PhD will be permitted to stay
for a period of three years. Here is
everything overseas students should
know:
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➢ International
students who have a valid student
visa at the time of application and have
successfully completed an undergraduate degree or
higher at a Higher Education Provider with a track
record of compliance will be eligible for the
Graduate Route.
➢ If they have successfully finished an undergraduate
or master's degree, successful applicants on this
route will be permitted to stay and work, or look
for a job, in the UK for a maximum of two years at
any skill level. PhD graduates will be permitted to
stay for a period of three years. Once they have
found a suitable position, graduates will be able to
transition into skilled work.
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In the end, there's no
denying that the United
Kingdom attracts overseas
students like a magnet. We
understand how thrilling it
may be to embark on a new
journey, such as studying in
a new nation. We also
understand the importance
of considering items that are
frequently forgotten or put
off until the last minute.
This
information
is
presented to the readers for
this reason.
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