Students prefer going to the US as the prospects of getting scholarships is much easier there, plus after you finish studying the chances of getting a job on a permanent basis is also easier.

United Kingdom (UK)

UK education enjoys a reputation for unsurpassed quality throughout the world. It emphasises pro - active, independent thinking and encourages skills that are relevant, marketable and much sought-after by top organisations around the world. For the past many popular choices you can have as an international destination for education. Studying in the UK means a perfect mix and match of location, institution, course and fee-something that cannot be promised anywhere else in the world.

UK offers a stunning variety and range of courses. There are over 180 institutions offering degrees, over 500 further education establishments and more than 600 boarding schools. And they all welcome students from abroad.

WORLD CLASS EDUCATION :

A UK education is second to none today in a number of academic fields. With a history dating back almost 800 years, the UK way of learning has inspired education systems the world over and is still among the most valued and successful.

TEACHING HOW TO THINK, NOT WHAT TO THINK :

UK education has always placed great importance on the ability of students to work independently and to develop their own thinking. Learning isn't a one-way process in which students simply receive information from their teachers. Instead, you will be encouraged to read widely, to research thoroughly and to question what you learn at every opportunity.

A PERSONAL APPROACH LEARNING :

Classes and lectures are often supplemented by small, informal group tutorials in which students are free to exchange ideas and opinions with their teachers.

Students emerge from a UK education not only with a thorough understanding of their subject but also with analytical abilities and problem - solving skills that are much prized by employers in later life.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS :

The UK operates a unique quality assurance system that ensures accountability in all areas. From student support services to the quality of the teaching staff, every school, further education and higher education establishment is subject to rigorous scrutiny by the government. This system allows students to compare the choice of courses on offer on a like-for-like basis, secure in the knowledge that each one has been assessed according to the same demanding criteria.

COURSE FEES :

Comparing course fees between countries is by no means a clear - cut process. Courses in the UK are often shorter, and as a result the total cost of study can be lower. Shorter courses also mean that you can start earning sooner than your counterparts elsewhere. You will agree that this alone makes UK courses better value for money overall!!

LIVING COSTS :

There are many benefits available to international students that can make life in the UK more affordable. Some of them are :

• You can avail of discounts negotiated by the National Union of Students on behalf of their members. With up to 50% off anything from books, stationery and food to clothes, travel and entertainment, an NUS card can significantly reduce that cost of living. And all students are entitled to free NUS membership.
  
  
• And all international students staying in the UK for a period of six months or more qualify for free healthcare through the National Health Service.
• You can earn extra money, by working for up to twenty hours per week during terms and full - time in your vacations.
• International education can be costly, but consider this as an investment. You will be more than repaid with a world class education. And a future that will allow you to realise your fill potential any where in the world.

ACCOMMODATION :

The University Student Accommodation and Financial Services Office can assist you to find on-campus, off-campus, temporary and holiday accommodation. Temporary accommodation may be needed for up to a week while you choose longer term accommodation.

On-CAMPUS :

Most on-campus accommodations consist of single bedrooms and shared bathrooms, laundry and recreational areas. This offers a community and social environment in which to live and study. A Resident Coordinator is there to help you with any problems.

OFF- CAMPUS :

Off-campus University hostel accommodation is also available at some places. This consists of both shared and private rooms, shared bathrooms with meals provided and laundry facilities.

ONLINE LEARNING :

The British Council in New Delhi now offers internationally recognised UK qualifications through online leaning at affordable prices in the Knowledge Learning Center (KLC). The Managed Learning Zone, a part of the KLC, is a facility to enable students based in India to obtain a UK degree through flexible online study. A significant advantage of this approach is the opportunity it gives students to study on a part - time modular basis.

METHODOLOGY, DELIVERY AND SUPPORT ON THE ONLINE COURSES :

• Online course delivered from the university.
• Face-to-face support by university appointed staff at Managed Learning Zone.
• Printed material and text books provided from UK.
• Video and Audio Conferencing facility.
• Links to library facilities of the University as well as the British Council.
• Online tutor support.

M.Sc./ PGDIP COMPUTER GAMES TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF ABERTARY DUNDEE :

• Duration of the course - 2 years Provisions to transfer to UK in the last semester.
• Degree awarded is the same as in the UK.
• Fees is {3000 [Approx.Rs. 2 lakhs} to be paid in 5 installments.
• Eligibility - A good honours degree in Computing with Mathematics background.
• Work experience in the related field preferred.

MA IN MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM :

• Duration of the course - 2 years.
• Provisions to transfer to UK in the final semester.
• Degree awarded in the same as in the UK.
• Fees is {3000 [Approx Rs. 2 lakhs} to be paid in 5 instalments.
• An honours degree with good marks.

COMPUTING AND BUSINESS APPLICATIONS, EDEXCEL :

• Duration of the course - 2 years.
• On completion, you can get a degree (B.Sc. Honours) from the Manchester Metropolitian University, UK in one year.
• HND is a qualification highly regarded by employers in the UK.
• Fees is {3000 [Approx. Rs.2 lakhs] to be paid in 4 instalments.
• Eligibility is a good 10+2.
• Next batch starts in July 2005.

IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS :

Students visas can be obtained from the offices of the British High Commission in Delhi and the British Deputy High Commissions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Students need to prove that they have an unconditional offer on full time courses, proof of accommodation, sufficient funds to cover the entire cost of studying and living in Britain and that they intend to return home an completion of their course.

WEBSITES :

British High Commission www.ukinindia.org

Foreign Commonwealth Office : www.fco.gov.uk

UKCOSA : www.ukcosa.org.uk

Study Abroad - United Kingdom (U.K)