There are many reasons students choose to study in UK, rather than other places.

Reason #1: Fees

This has to be a major factor for any student or parent when deciding a university to study abroad. International students pay fees up to three times more than the native students. Saddening, yes. On looking under the covers, I found that it is because international students haven’t paid anything towards the UK government i.e. tax, while the native students/parents are paying tax each year. The 60% expenses of the universities come from international students.

United Kingdom is relatively cheaper than its other counterparts. A 4 year course in USA might cost anywhere around $30,000-$40,000 while in UK, a 4 year course will range from12,000-18,000 ($19,800-$29,700). Below is average fees comparison between United States and United Kingdom.

United Kingdom
• Private 4 years course: anywhere around £12,000-£18,000
• Private 3 years course: anywhere around £10,000-£16,000

Reason #2 Living Expenses

United Kingdom

Living expenses in UK will range from £5000-£6000 annually depending on you.

• Annual Rent: This will be around £2400-£2500 depending on the university. The university where I applied for animation (Bournemouth, Teesside and Herts), I was offered the above figures and some even went as low as 1900.
• Yum! Yum! (per month): Dah! Learn cooking. If you are going to buy your food it will cost you from £100-£120.
• Telephone/Internet (per month): This will cost you anywhere from 15-20. Don’t make too many long distance calls.
• Laundry (per month): This should cost you from £20-£25.

Reason #3: Time-saving Degrees

Many degrees (MA, to be exact) can be completed within a year or maximum two years. People studying arts can opt for these time saving degrees and spend a year or two working in the industry rather than in college in USA. As they say, what you learn in three months in the industry is huge as compared to what you learn in a university.

Reason #4: Work Opportunities

A international student studying in UK is allowed to work up to 20 hours in a week during his university period and fulltime after graduating. This is a great way to repay if you have taken a student loan or even saving for family or yourself. But before starting any job, please consult your international coordinator as there are few universities that don’t allow students to work during their university period.

Reason #5: Multicultural

United Kingdom is a growing destination for international students. There were over 330,000 international students during 2005-2006 school year. The top countries sending students to UK are:

China 50,755
India 19,205
Greece 17,675
Republic of Ireland 16,790
USA 14,755
Germany 13,265
France 12,455
Malaysia 11,450
Nigeria 9,605
Hong Kong 9,445

The United Kingdom is such a highly visited place from people all over the world. There are so many hotels here to suit the needs and lifestyle of every visitor, and to make sure that each one is well attended to during their UK vacation.

The Maranton House Hotel

Maranton Hotel is small and cozy. It is run by a family. It is located on a narrow side street off Earl’s Court Road. It has 15 elegant guestrooms with high ceilings. It has the basic amenities of a coffee makers, TV, bathrooms, showers and bidets. There is also free internet access.

The renovated Georgian building has a breakfast room where the sun gently extends its rays. It serves continental breakfast. At night, the breakfast room is transformed to a bar, where guests can hang out and grab a few drinks. You can ask for room service if needed.

One of the nearby attractions here is The Earls Court Exhibition Centre just across the road. It is actually a whole row of several museums worth seeing. There is a museum dedicated to the history of the city, a science museum and arts museum. Also within distance is several service shops ought to trying. There are many retail stores like boutiques, and massage services.

The airport of Heathrow is located 14 miles (22 kilometres) from the hotel, a drive of around 30 minutes. The train service in Heathrow is very predictable, departing at regular intervals of 15 minutes. There is an underground passage called Piccadilly Line. It leads directly to the Earls Court tube station, 150 meters from the hotel. All taxi cabs in London are colored black for uniformity. They offer transportation services to the Heathrow Airport.

The Swissotel (The Howard London Hotel)

This elegant and modern five star hotel provides excellent luxury accommodation in a quiet oasis just off Embankment, with amazing panoramic views of the River Thames.

The excellent views across the river take in some of the capital’s globally popular landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament to St. Paul’s Cathedral. The wonderful central London location means the hotel is just a short walk from the city’s West End and Covent Garden, with its bars, restaurants and shopping. Other well-known attractions within walking distance include the Tate Modern art gallery and the London Eye.

The hotel presents terrific services; sleek, elegant and comfortable modern accommodation; and the world-renowned conventional Swiss service.

The hotel’s stylish restaurant provides exquisite French cuisine improved with subtle Asian flavors and the hotel itself presents all the ingredients for a memorable stay in the heart of London. This hotel has 189 rooms all fully furnished and complete with standard room amenities.