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STUDYING IN THE UK

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:09:39 GMT

Discover why the UK welcomes nearly 270,000 new students every year – offering world-class teaching, and a great place to live, leaving you ready for the global workplace.

High quality education

The UK is one of the world’s most popular destinations to study higher education, with more than 500,000 international students enrolling each year.

One of the world’s leading destinations for international students, second only to the USA. UK universities are among the best in the world, and consistently perform well in world rankings. They also have a reputation for world-class research.

UK higher education degrees and qualifications are recognised by employers and academics worldwide.

Students get the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, critical thinking, and connections to drive forward their careers.

High quality postgraduate study opportunities are also available at the majority of UK universities, with some universities offering sponsorship to extend Tier 4 visas.

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/international-and-eu-students/studying-uk

UK Scholarships for International Students

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:19:32 GMT

UK universities are ranked among the world’s best universities for the quality of education but are some of the most expensive to afford at the same time.

Governmental Scholarships

s a global educational attraction, UK maintains a strong awareness toward international student financial matters. Thus, the British government runs two large scholarship schemes for international students

Chevening Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships

1. Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships – Is the main state-governed global scholarship programme in UK. This scheme has a long-term goal to support students with high academic potential. Since its foundation in 1983 students aims to support students with high academic potential. Since its foundation in 1983, thousand of students benefited from this scheme.

2. Commonwealth Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarships is a rich scheme of UK scholarships for international students governed jointly by 53 countries (former British colonies) plus UK part of the Commonwealth of Nations or Commonwealth as it’s shortly regarded. Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the Department for International Development at it’s open to all students who are citizens of a Commonwealth countries and want to seek a university degree in UK.

Benefits of online learning

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:15:11 GMT

The main advantage of online learning is the convenience it offers. You can learn at your own pace and at a time that suits you.

If you have employment, family or other commitments, online learning gives you the flexibility to schedule your study pattern around these obligations, providing a world-class education tailored to your lifestyle.

You don’t need to attend lectures on campus, so there are no accommodation or transport costs, and you don‘t require a student visa.

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/online-blended-learning/what-is-distance-learning/benefits-of-distance-learning/

“Online learning is rapidly becoming one of the most cost-effective ways to educate the world's rapidly expanding workforce. ‟

Jack Messman, former CEO at Novel Cambridge Technology partners

Check out just a few of the benefits of online learning

1. Enjoy the flexibility that comes with online study

One of the main benefits of online learning is that you have the freedom to set your own study routine, because you aren’t tied down to a fixed schedule. This means you can shape your programme around your existing commitments! Imagine having complete control over when, where and how you study – that’s exactly what online learning gives you…

2. Study at any time

Night own or early bird? Studying online means you can study whenever you want – on your lunch break, late at night, early in the morning or even at weekends!

3. Study anywhere

No college attendance is required for distance learning programmes meaning you can often study from anywhere – at home, at work, on the train, in the UK or even overseas!

4. Learn at your own pace

Online learning means you can study by your own rules, without the pressure to keep up with other students in a face-to-face environment, or the stress of the teacher coming to check on your progress. You may pick up some lessons easily, whereas you might need extra time to understand other concepts. Either way, you can manage your time accordingly to ensure your optimal progress through the course.

5. Benefit from expert, one-to-one distance learning tutor support

Many online programmes offer remote support from tutors with a wealth of industry experience and skills to help you achieve your full potential on the course.

Often in classroom-based courses, the tutor teaches and provides support to a group of students, with some students demanding more time and attention than others.

With online learning, you bypass this problem as remote support means you will often receive more personalized, one-on-one help. What’s more – often you can access help via a range of methods including telephone, skype and email at shorter notice. This increases the chances of you performing well, as you can easily access tutor advice and guidance when you’re stuck.

6. Cut your training costs

Studying a course online allows you to save money on all the associated costs that come with classroom-based learning. You won’t have to pay for on-campus accommodation or textbooks, arrange for childcare cover in order to attend classes, or spend money commuting to physical classrooms. Fuel, parking, car maintenance or public transportation costs won’t affect the online student!

7. Find your online communities

Online learning doesn’t mean you have to study alone! You can still gain the community face-to-face learning gives you by studying remotely with others, either by joining online communities that focus on common subjects, or contributing to course discussion forums.

Remote collaboration requires no more than a computer, a headset to listen and talk in, and the time to join others virtually. You can swap ideas about classroom assignments; brainstorm using virtual whiteboards and get questions answered about the things you’re stuck on.

Not only this, but the world goes way beyond a physical classroom! Online learning opens up the opportunity to network with fellow students from across nations or even different continents.

8. Boost your career prospects

Without the structure of face-to-face classes to keep your study routine on track, in order to effectively manage your time and tasks you will naturally develop the soft skills and traits that employers look for, including self-discipline, self-motivation and time management!

Undertaking an online course can also help you learn the skills needed to gain a promotion or change careers without neglecting your existing professional commitments and aspirations.

9. Get ahead with the most varied and up-to-date learning materials, accessible 24/7

One of the other great benefits of online learning is that you’ll often get to learn using a range of different materials and resources – from videos and webinars, to quizzes, podcasts and presentations. Additionally, as knowledge of certain subjects continues to grow and evolve, paper textbooks can become unreliable. With online learning, the course developers and instructors are able to keep materials up-to-date more easily.

What’s more – as all course materials are provided online, you can access them whenever you want. Even if it’s 3AM, if you want to access your materials to reinforce concepts and theory you might be stuck on – you can do that. It’s also much easier and quicker to find relevant sections and take notes via online navigation.

10. Receive the same kudos as traditional learners

If the course you decide the study offers both an online and a face-to-face option, don’t make the mistake of thinking your choice will impact the value of the final qualification. Whether you choose the distance learning or face-to-face option, you will be provided with the necessary resources and materials needed to succeed, and the value of the qualification at the end of your studies will be the same.

https://business.caw.ac.uk/blog/caw-business-news/benefits-of-online-learning/

STUDENT VISAS, IMMIGRATION, AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 07:09:39 GMT

Visas and English language tests apply to many international applications. Find out what you need to do and when to apply for yours.

How to get a student visa

If you live outside the UK, you’ll need to get a Tier 4 student visa to study here – unless you’re an EEA or Swiss national. Once you’ve been offered a place on a course, the course provider will advise you on how to apply for your student visa from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

You can apply up to three months in advance of your course start date. It normally takes up to 15 days, but could be longer at peak times, so make sure you apply early enough.

However, there are a few things you need to do first before you can send off your visa application.