Studying in the UK is a unique and exciting experience. The UK is flooded in history, and time spent in the capitalwill show this in all its glory.
Country overview
By day or night, London has something to offer for everyone, and is a magnet for international students.

As well as the hustle and bustle of London, the UK has places of beauty and tranquility. The Lake District and Cornwall will give that much needed break at the weekends. Other student towns, namely Oxford and Cambridge, are also absorbed in history, and the architecture and beauty will astound you.

Living in the UK, you will never escape the love of sport. The majority of pubs up and down the country will almost always be showing one event or another - most notably a game of the nation's favourite - football. Trying to get some highly demanded tickets and soaking up the atmosphere at a live game will be an experience you won't forget.

Students in the UK will benefit from discounts for a variety of products and services, with a discount card from NUS, the National Voice of Students. From theatres to shops, museums to holidays, you will benefit financially from studying abroad in the UK.
Education overview
UK universities are regarded as among the finest in the world. The 2010QS World University Rankings Top 200 includes30 UK institutions, eight of which appear in the Top 50. World famous names such as Cambridge - ranked number one in the world - Imperial College and Oxford, synonymous internationally with education and learning, underline the quality of the UK higher education system.

There are more than 130 institutions in the UK that are able to grant undergraduate degrees to students, in addition to a further 500 colleges that are able to offer educational programs of differing kinds. A huge range of courses, from accountancy to zoology can be taken,in a variety of locations and surroundings.

At the undergraduate level, scholarships are very difficult to obtain in the UK. There are no schemes administered by UK Government organizations and only partial funding offered by individual universities and colleges. All undergraduate applications for UK universities must be made through UCAS - the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
Pros and Cons

World class reputation for quality undergraduate degrees English language teaching Familiarity of institutions with international students Varied history and links to Europe	High cost of tuition and living expenses Increasing doubts about reputation of some institutions High numbers of international students on some programs

International student accommodation
More than half of all international students travelling to the UK take up university housing. You will generallylive close to your place of study, enabling you to meet other international students, and have university security manning the property.

Students will find typical halls of residence in UK institutes - five to ten rooms per corridor - either ensuite or with a shared bathroom. A kitchen and communal living area will be shared, and often be single sex. They are safe, and secured by staff or security. Social events are also organized by the group running the halls.

It is common in the UK to live in university housing for the first year or two, but it can be difficult to secure a place after this. Most students tend to move to the private sector, outside of London, where shared houses can be rented for very affordable prices.



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Weather/Climat
The UK has a temperate climate. Summers tend to be hot, with little rain and temperatures rising to around 30 degrees Celsius.Winters tend to be fairly cold, dreary and wet. A mid-winter sun holiday to the Mediterranean is usually needed during these months. Spring brings a welcoming fresh feel to the air, whilst in autumn, the golden leaves make for picturesque parks and scenery.
Transport
The UK has a very good transport network. Planes, trains, buses and coaches connect all cities and run with regularity. Travelling by car is also easy, with good roads, connections and signposts to most places.

Public transport is also very good. The underground in London - built pre-war - is a great network connecting London suburbs, and running every day. There is also an extensive bus network. Towns further north, tend to have more economic and environmentally friendly trams to help you get around.
Cost*

Item	Price()
souvenir t-shirt	10.00
loaf of bread	.80
jacket potato	2.50
two pints of milk	.86
litre of petrol	0.90
coffee in Starbucks	2.50
pint of beer	3.40
takeaway fish and chips	6.00
CD	10.00
dormitory room in backpacker hostel	20.00
hire mountain bike per week	60.00

Useful Info
Dialing code: 44 Currency: pound sterling () Time zone:GMT/UTC 0 (Greenwich Mean Time (British Summer Time during daylight savings)