Study Abroad in England
What to Know Before You Study in England
England has an illustrious past steeped in academic tradition. Some of the world’s oldest and finest universities have their walls situated on the Sceptred Isle.
Higher education institutes in England are continually challenged to prove their courses meet strict standards and motivate students to excel. England has a long history of welcoming people who want to study abroad at the country’s universities and colleges.
Higher Education in England
England has 132 institutions of higher education, but not all of them have the title of university. That title is bestowed on an institution by the Quality Assurance Agency on behalf of the Privy Council.
There are 88 universities in England. Only the University of Buckingham and Richmond University are private.
All English universities and colleges undertake research and lecturing. The balance between the two areas varies. Some institutions concentrate on lecturing while others focus more on research.
English universities offer a wide variety of undergraduate degree courses. Students who study abroad in England will need to get approval for the courses they want to take, and they must be proficient in English. Approval will occur when students are notified about their admission.
Before You Apply to Study Abroad in England
Students who will study abroad in England should check that the qualifications they hold are recognized in England. Students can determine if they qualify by contacting the National Academic Recognition Information Centre.
NARIC is a national agency that provides information to people from overseas who want to study in England. They can provide visiting students with a framework of comparative qualifications between England and their country of origin.
When to Apply to Study Abroad in England
Students outside the United Kingdom and the European Union who want to study abroad in England should apply between mid-September and June 30 for the following fall term. However, students applying to Oxford, Cambridge and courses in medicine, dentistry or veterinary science will need to apply by October 15 for the following fall term.
It is best to apply early. English universities don’t guarantee they will consider applications received after January 15.
Tuition Fees and Expenses in England
A student must consider tuition fees (which vary from university to university), living expenses, books, equipment for the course of study and travel expenses. Some scholarships are available, but the student should check with the prospective schools about this option.
Student Visa to Study Abroad in England
Entry clearance, which is similar to the United States’ student visa, is mandatory for every US citizen entering the United Kingdom to study for more than six months. US citizens who will study abroad in England for six months or less will be stamped as “student visitors” and will not need entry clearance.
US students who plan to study abroad in England won’t find a foreign language, but they will experience a foreign culture. England and the US share many traits, but the countries are in fact quite different. Enjoy exploring these differences when you study abroad in England!
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