This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of studying in the UK. It outlines that the UK has over 140 universities and is the 2nd most popular destination for international students. The advantages include a professional study environment, improving English skills, job opportunities, and opportunities for travel and broadening horizons. The disadvantages include difficulties in daily life such as homesickness, high costs of living and tuition, and dealing with culture shock. The document provides advice for international students such as choosing the right university, applying through UCAS, managing finances, choosing accommodations, and overcoming difficulties.

1. GROUP 4- CLASS 11E2
Bich Phuong –Do Nham – Minh Thu – Ha Nga
Thu Ha – Huyen Trang – Duong Thao

3. INTRODUCTION
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
REVISION
Q & A

4. I. INTRODUCTION
 British education institutions have a long
history of welcoming international students.
 The UK is the 2nd most popular destination
in the world for international students
 Each year some 250,000 - 300,000
overseas students

5. I. INTRODUCTION
 Over 140 universities and
higher education institutions,
 Offering a great range of tertiary
qualifications.

6. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
•1. Professional study environment
•2. Improving English skills
•3. Job opportunities
•4. Travel opportunity & broadening horizon
II.
ADVANTAGES

7. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
1. Professional study environment
 The UK is a global leader in international education
• Home to half the top 10 universities in Europe
(The universities of Oxford, Cambridge and London,
etc.)
• Undertakes 5% of the world’s scientific research
• Produces 14% of the world’s most highly cited
academic papers.
(According to the Times Higher Education
World University Rankings, 2010)

8. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
1. Professional study environment
 The UK is a global leader in international education
Recognised and respected qualifications
UK undergraduate qualifications are respected and
valued all over the world.
(According to the Times Higher Education
World University Rankings, 2010)

9. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
1. Professional study environment
 Modern Facilities and equipment
• Schools in the United Kingdom have world class
facilities for study, sports and socializing
=> Facilities are great and getting better all the time.

10. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
1. Professional study environment
Classroom
Computer facilities
Laboratory
Sport facilities
Music room
Film studio

11. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
2. Improving English skills
 Studying English in the birthplace of
the English language allows you to
perfect your skills.

12. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
Part-time
job
Job after
graduation
Job
opportunities
3. Job opportunities

13. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
Part-time
job
3. Job opportunities
 A student working part-time has the same rights as a full-time
employee.
 The UK has a National Minimum Wage (NMW) that all
employers must abide by.
- 18 and 20: £4.98 /hour;
- >=21 : £6.19 /hour

14. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
Types of student jobs
3. Job opportunities
Seasonal Jobs
Hospitality
Retail
Delivery man

15. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
Work on Campus
3. Job opportunities
Research
assistance
Librarian

16. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
3. Job opportunities
The National Association of Student Employment Services
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Guide international students to find part-time work.
a National Insurance
number is required

17. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
Job after
graduation
3. Job opportunities
 World Class Qualification
UK qualifications are recognized and
respected throughout the world

18. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
4. Travelling and broadening your horizon
1. Distinctive
history,
2. Landscape
3. Modern
culture.

19. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
Beautiful places
Tower Bridge Stonehenge Countryside
Backingham Palace
Big Ben
Imperial war museum

20. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
Travelling
The UK
transport
network
Double
decker bus
Coach
Cycle
Train/
subway

21. II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK
Widening Horizon
 UK life is an incredible mix of international cultures and
contemporary thinking.
Celebrations
 Britain is a multicultural, multi-faith country that has always
Places to
visit
welcomed migrants and visitors from abroad
Exciting
Music experience
Accents
People
to meet

22. • 1. Difficulties in daily life
• 2. Difficulties in finance
• 3. Culture shock
III.
DISADVANTAGES

23. III. DISADVANTAGES
1. Difficulties in the Daily life
Stay alone
Be homesick

24. III. DISADVANTAGES
2. Difficulties in Finance
 The UK is the fourth most expensive country for
English university students to study in.
 The average cost of tuition, living and
accommodation for students in the UK is £15,586 for
this academic year (2012-13)

25. Most Expensive Study Destinations for a Three Year Degree
[Costs 2012-13]
1. - Australia £19,986.31
2. - USA £19,609.97
3. - Canada £15,670.79
4. - UK £15,586.95
5. - Netherlands £7,015.74
6. - Sweden £6,938.50
7. - Denmark £6,859.14
8. - Norway £6,079.35
9. - Finland £5,766.03
10. - France £5,314.19
Source:http://www.eunicas.co.uk/index.php/universities-news

26. III. DISADVANTAGES
Studying
cost
Living cost
High
cost
 Course costs (books, stationery,
equipments, course materials):
average is £32 /week
 £8,000 to £12,000 /year for a
classroom
 £8,500 to £15,000 /year for a
laboratory or workshop
 £11,000 to £26,000/ year for a
clinical course
 London - Academic year £7,200 -
Per month £800
 Outside - Academic year £5,400
- Per month £600

27. III. DISADVANTAGES
Accommadation
(£100)
Living costs
(Per week)
Bills
(£21)
Clothing
(£12 )
Travel
( £15- £18)
Social
activities
(£38)
Food/household
Shopping
(£30–£33)
Household goods
(£8–£12)
http://www.gostudyuk.com/study.jsp?id=STUDY_FEES

28. III. DISADVANTAGES
3. Culture shock
• The regional accents
• Missing familiar language
Language
• British food strange: taste different,
be cooked different, Food
• Every culture has unspoken rules
which affect the way people treat
each other
Rules of behavior
• Social behaviors may confuse,
surprise of offend you. Social roles
• people from other cultures may
have very different views of the
world from yours.
Values

29. III. DISADVANTAGES
3. Culture shock
Climate
Greyness and dampness
Get used to heavy winter clothing

30. Food • British food strange: taste
different, be cooked different,
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31. • The regional accents
• Missing familiar language
+ =

32. Rules of
behavior
• Every culture has unspoken
rules which affect the way
people treat each other
Bussiness and
Academic life

33. Suspend judment until you understand completly
See what people do or say
Understand the new culture fully

34. IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT
Choose a
right
university
Apply to a
British
University
Manage
money
Choose an
accommoda
-tion
Overcome
difficulties
in the life

35. IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT
Choose a
right university
 Focus on your studies (Ecomomics, Biology, Technology, etc.)
 Suitable costs

36. IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT
CUG Rank
Top Universities in the UK
University
Entry
Overall
2014 2013
Name
Standards
Score Student Satisfaction
Student Satisfaction
A guide to how
satisfied students are
with the quality of
teaching they receive.
Click here to read
more
Research
Assessment
Graduate
Prospects
1 1 Cambridge 608
4.2
2.98
84.9
1000
2 3 Oxford 582
4.2
2.96
79.7
990
3 2
London
School of
Economics
541
4.0
2.96
85.1
975
4 4
Imperial
College
London
560
4.0
2.94
87.7
933
5 5 Durham 507
4.2
2.72
79.5
925
6 6
St
Andrews
521
4.2
2.72
75.4
891
7 8
University
College
London
509
3.9
2.84
82.9
859
8 6 Warwick 504
4.0
2.80
77.1
854
9 10 Bath 478
4.2
2.71
81.8
852

37. IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT
Apply to a
British University
 When to apply
 Make sure you get your application in well
before the deadline.
 International students from a non-EU country can
submit an application to UCAS at any time
between 1 September and 30 June in the year.

38. IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT
Apply to a
British University
 How to apply
 All applications to UK universities are made through UCAS
(the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
 Fill in a UCAS application form on the UCAS website or
visit the nearest British Council office.

39. IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT
Manage money
#. Student
bank
account
• Most banks in the UK offer a student account
• The British Bankers' Association has a helpful
guide on opening a bank account for
international students
#. Student
discount
• An International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
also offers up to 40,000 discounts worldwide.
• a 16–25Rail Card is good for travelling
• a Young Persons Coach Card is cheap

40. IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT
Student
accommadation
University Hall of
residence
• students living
away from home
for the first time
Private
accommodation
• greater
independence
Living with a local
family
• real life in
the UK

41. IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT
Overcome difficulites
in the life
 Keeping in touch with home
 Taking time to get to know
new environment.

42. IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT
Overcome difficulites
in the life
 Making friends with
international students
 Raising the help from
many organizations

45. The UK has been ranked as the fourth most
expensive country for English university
students behind which following countries?
A. Germany, USA, France.
B. USA, Australia, Netherlands
C. Australia, USA, Canada.
D. USA, Canada, Sweden.

46. When do international students from
a non-EU country can submit an
application to UCAS?
--> At any time between 1 September
and 30 June in the year preceding the
academic year.

47. What should we do if we encounter
with the differences in values?
=> Try to suspend judment
until you understand wholy

48. Which kind of transportation helping
you get to most places in the UK?
A.Train
B.Bus
C.Coach
D.Bicycle