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

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