
Location:
Western Europe
Capital: London
Countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Major Cities: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Swansea and Cardiff.
Main Language:English
Climate :
UK climate is one of the most unpredictable climates in the world. Summers is between 18 c to 27 c Winters is between -4 c to 10 c. UK receives snow fall between Dec – Feb.
Economy
London is the world’s largest international financial centre UK is today the fifth largest economy in the world and the second largest in Europe. Britain’s aerospace industry is the second- or third-largest national aerospace industry depending on the method of measurement. UK has the third-highest share of global pharmaceutical research and development. Of the world’s 500 largest companies, 26 are headquartered in the UK. The British economy is boosted by North Sea oil and gas production; its reserves were estimated at 2.9 billion barrels in 2015. GBP 1= INR 81 (as on 9th March, 2017)
GDP:
Total: 2.619 trillion USD (2016)
Currency:
Pound sterling (GBP £)
Government:
The UK has a parliamentary government based on the Westminster system that has been emulated around the world: a legacy of the British Empire.
Area: 242,495 km2 (93,628 sq. mi)
Water (%): 1.34
Distance from India: 9 hours by Flight
Population:
UK climate is one of the most unpredictable climates in the world. Summers is between 18 c to 27 c Winters is between -4 c to 10 c. UK receives snow fall between Dec – Feb.
Density: 255.6/km2 (662.0/sq mi)
Time Zone: GMT (UTC); Summer (DST); BST (UTC+1)
WHY UK?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales, Great Britain refer to different ‘parts of the UK. The British Isles includes many islands not even part of the UK. (England, Scotland, Wales, Great Britain, UK, British Isles.
Popularity: UK is now the second most popular destination for international students, behind the US. QS World University Ranking says “Four of the top ten universities on the planet are in the UK”
Value for Money: The cost of degrees for an international student in the UK can be generally lower compared to the USA and other countries. Fast – track courses: Because your degree will generally take less time to complete in the UK than in other countries, this will also save you money.
Research: The UK undertakes 5 per cent of the world’s scientific research and produces 14 per cent of the world’s most frequently cited papers.
Flexibility: UK degrees can be tailored to your interests and often include specialised modules. Teaching Methodology: The teaching and study methodology used in the UK give you the freedom to be creative and develop skills sets and confidence.
Employability: The UK is the home of English hence an ideal place to develop language skills and enhance employment prospects. Students in the UK enjoy a great lifestyle: beautiful countryside, historic sites, city life and music and culture.
Satisfaction: T91 per cent of international undergraduates are happy with their experience in the UK