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UK Educational System

For a long time now, universities in the UK have been renowned for their ability to maintain excellent standards in the field of higher education, both in terms of course content and student welfare. Over 150 universities and colleges equipped with the latest facilities for teaching and research offer a wide range of courses. Every year students from all around the world throng the UK's universities and colleges, desirous of a better standard of higher education and greater career prospects.

Three types of entities impart higher education in the UK- colleges, universities and institutions of higher education. Non-university higher education institutes also provide degree and other post-graduate courses, but they have to fulfil certain criteria to attain university status.

The various qualifications offered by universities in the UK can be broadly classified into four divisions like degree courses, vocational training, diplomas and postgraduate courses. There are also sandwich courses whereby part-time work and real experience is sandwiched or interspersed between the course duration.

A common thread running through most of the top UK universities is student welfare, starting with accommodation. There are the "halls of residence" of the concerned university itself where students may rent a room after signing a binding agreement. If this is not suitable, then there is also the possibility of sharing private accommodation with other students. This is generally the cheaper option. Again, most universities have an accommodation office to help with the procedure.