United Kingdom [UK]

STUDY in UK 

The UK education system is flexible, so you can study in a way that suits your lifestyle and career aspirations. When you study in the UK you meet people from different nationalities, sharing their backgrounds and discovering new perspectives. The UK institutions consistently rank among the best in the world and qualifications are internationally valued and recognized. They offer flexibility of choice and enable you to blend academic and vocational courses of your choice.

The teaching and study methodology used in the UK give you the freedom to be creative and develop skills sets and confidence. As a student you get the opportunity to be taught by the world’s leading academics and experts; you also benefit from their constant academic support. UK degrees can be tailored to your interests and often include specialised modules. The UK is the home of English and hence an ideal place to develop language skills and enhance employment prospects.

History

As the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, the United Kingdom of Great Britain played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science

As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy; it currently is weighing the degree of its integration with continental Europe.

Economy

The UK, a leading trading power and financial center, is one of the quintets of trillion dollar economies of Western Europe. Over the past two decades, the government has greatly reduced public ownership and contained the growth of social welfare programs. Agriculture is intensive, highly mechanized, and efficient by European standards, producing about 60% of food needs with less than 2% of the labor force.

The UK has large coal, natural gas, and oil resources, but its oil and natural gas reserves are declining and the UK became a net importer of energy in 2005; energy industries now contribute about 4% to GDP. Services, particularly banking, insurance, and business services, account by far for the largest proportion of GDP while industry continues to decline in importance.

Climate

Britain is an island country and the surrounding sea gives England a varied climate. We never know what the weather will be like from one day to the other. It can be sunny one day and rainy the next. It is difficult to predict the weather. In general UK experiences warm summers and cool winters. The summers are cooler than those on the continent, but the winters are milder. Overall, the climate is temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast.

Culture

There is a wide mix of cultures in the UK. In London there are foreign communities from most parts of the world. British people are usually tolerant to foreigners, and respect the freedom to have different opinions and beliefs. People usually feel free to express their own opinions and wear what they want. Individual ideas are encouraged. Arts and music are creative. British people are often not so good at working as a group. People are quite modest.

Food

There is in fact a very wide variety of food available (both traditional British` food and international cuisine), especially in the bigger cities. There are many fresh ingredients which are delicious when cooked well.

It is increasingly popular for British people to get a takeaway or go to a restaurant instead of cooking at home, and often this is used as a chance to try different types of food. Most towns have an Indian restaurant, serving foods such as curry and chicken tikka masala. Chinese restaurants are also very common. Many people like Italian pizza and pasta dishes. Fish and chip shops are still popular, especially in towns by the coast.

Job Market

In general, UK’s job market is good . There are good opportunities for the new graduates. Finance, law, consulting and related activities are the popular graduate employment sectors in the capital, whereas health and social work are leading in other regions of UK.

Many UK employers are looking for certain skills in Management, Support services, Designing, Analysis, Finance etc. Therefore, students looking for education in these fields can expect good career opportunities in UK.

Tourism

United Kingdom is the beautiful tourist destination for any age group of people. It is the sixth biggest tourism place in the world. Every year around 30 million people visit United Kingdom. It has many tourist attractions like Alton Tower and Buckingham Palace in London and many other beautiful experiences in Scotland and Wales. Cities like London, Edinburgh and Glasgow are prominent for food, pubs, and traditional approach. The tourism department of UK has facilities many services for the convenience of both international and domestic tourists. Many universities provide campus tours for their students.

Facts

1. Full name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2. Population: 64.1 million (UN, 2014)
3. Capital: London
4. Area: 242,514 sq km (93,638 sq miles)
5. Major language: English
6. Major religion: Christianity
7. Life expectancy: 77 years (men), 82 years (women) (UN)
8. Monetary unit: 1 pound sterling = 100 pence
9. Main exports: Manufactured goods, chemicals, foodstuffs
10. Internet domain: .uk
11. International dialing code: +44