UK

 

ABOUT UNITED KINGDOM   The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain) is a sovereign state off the north-western coast of continental Europe. It spans an archipelago that includes the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK that shares a land border with another sovereign state—the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Irish Sea.

Flag Time zone Summer (DST) GMT (UTC+0) BST (UTC+1) Capital London Total Area 243,610 sq km Largest city London Population 62,008,048 (2010 estimate) Official language(s) English Government Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy GDP (Nominal) $36,120 (2010 estimate) (Per capita) Calling code +44 Currency Pound sterling (GBP)

 

 

 

WHY UK?   UK universities provide internationally recognized qualifications of the highest standard. They also offer more opportunities than ever before: there are currently over 55,000 postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities to choose from on the Prospects database alone. World-class teaching – Delivering academic excellence and a high quality and standard of UK qualifications is guaranteed through the work of various official bodies, such as the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Research standards are examined by the Research Assessment Exercise, which publishes its findings every five years. The results of all these assessments are freely available on the internet. Information on quality assurance and assessments is also available from the Higher Education Funding Councils. International tradition – In 2008/9 there were 139,095 students from outside the EEA studying postgraduate courses at UK institutions. The quality of UK degrees is one reason why so many people come to the UK to study. Another is value for money. Unlike equivalent programmes in the United States or Australia, most UK Masters programmes can be completed in one year. The language of business – A major advantage of studying in the UK is the opportunity to perfect your knowledge of the English language – one of the most important skills in the international business world. If you are from outside the EU, especially if you are studying a commercial subject, you may well appreciate the opportunity to observe at first hand the operation of the European market. A warm welcome – In the UK, the level of professional support given to students is just as important as the academic quality. Britain offers more support to international students than any other country, whether it is help with your study skills or assistance with your visa application.

COST   In order to obtain a visa students must be able to prove that they (or their parents) have the funds to pay the full tuition fees, Accommodation and living costs for the duration of their course. Fees for international students vary greatly between institutions. Tuition fees – between £4,500 and £ 23,000 per annum Accommodation and living costs (in London) – £7,200 approx. per annum Accommodation and living costs (Out of London) – £5,400 approx. per annum Here are some typical costs for living in UK: Homestay accommodation with Meals: £350 – 700 per month Residence/dormitory Rooms: £300 – 800 per month Shared accommodations: £200 – 500 per month Average cost of a suite or apartment: £350 – 1,600 per month Bus Fare – One Way (local): £1.50 – 4.50 Average Restaurant Meal: £10.00 – 25.00 per person Movie: £8.00 – 12.00

 

PLACES TO VISIT IN UNITED KINGDOM

1. Roman Baths (Bath)

 

Situated in the bath city of England, the Roman Baths give visitors the ability to still see how public bathing was once done in the 19th century. Guests can visit the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House, and the other buildings on its street level however, the bath themselves are located below the modern street level. This area receives around 1 million visitors per year and was featured in the 2005 TV Program “Seven Natural Wonders” as one of the wonders of the Western world.

 

 

2. University of Cambridge (Cambridge)

Aside from being the center of public research in the United Kingdom, it is also the second oldest university in the English-Speaking world having been established in 1209. Visitors will be able to appreciate the cultural and practical associations that the university portrays. Today, the University of Cambridge is a collegiate university and has a student population of 18,000 with 31 colleges occupying the various locations. The university offers students art centers, sports clubs and other school related amenities. All the museums inside are university owned and it has kept their entry free of any cost so that’s one less fare and plenty of museums to visit!

Here’s a fun article regarding what to do when you visit Cambridge:
https://www.visitbritain.com/ca/en/top-10-things-see-and-do-cambridge

 

 

3. Chinatown (London)

At the start of the 20th century at the East End of London, a lot of Chinese immigrants set up their businesses in order to cater to Chinese sailors who were frequently in the docklands. However, due to damage from the WWII Blitz; growing popularity of the Chinese cuisine; and an influx of immigrants from Honk Kong, it led to an increase of Chinese restaurants being opened elsewhere. Today, you can still find London’s finest and most authentic Asian cuisine off of Shaftesbury Avenue. Fan of Chinese cuisine or urban Chinese culture? This is the place for you!

 

 

4. The Eden Project (Cornwall)

The UK is striving to be a leader in the sustainable growth sector and has proven this goal when they opened the Eden Project. This area is home to numerous social and environmental projects. Visitors of the Eden Project will be able to see creative and stunning gardens as well as different artworks. It is also a place for music events and is the home of valuable plant and conservation research. This is definitely more than just a theme park. It is a place where people can learn with the help of interactive displays and detailed information provided in the 10 hectares of rockeries and gardens.

 

 

5. Durham Castle (Durham)

This castle has been occupied since the 1840′s by the University College, Durham. Today, this place is open to the general public, but only with the help of guided tours since it is still being used as a working building by over a hundred students. This lovely castle sits on top of a hill in the River Wear on Durham’s Peninsula and is opposite the Durham Cathedral. This castle was first built in the 11th century as a way to project King Norman’s power and prestige in the north of England. It is an example of what early bailey and motte castles look like.

 

 

6. York Minster (York)

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, England, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England. This is considered to be one of most beautiful cathedrals in the world. Guests can enjoy the Gothic nave and chapter house. Visitors also love the medieval stained glass and the Five Sisters Window that is over 16 meters (52 ft.) tall. It was constructed as a clear Christian presence during the 14th century. The place also has an attached school and library that was created during the 18th century.

Piece of advice: Don’t google the interior pictures on google, just pay a visit and be blown away by its magnificence.

 

 

 

7. The British Museum (London)

 

This place has been created for the purpose of keeping the memory of human history and culture. It contains permanent collections that number to a total of eight million works! It is considered to be one of the largest museums and holds some of the most comprehensive collections from various continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. It started in 1753 and contained most of the collections of physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane. The museum opened its doors to visitors on the 15th of January, 1759.

 

 

8. Shakespeare’s Hometown (Warwickshire)

Whether you are a writer, literature lover or even a mere admirer of arts, you will surely be thrilled to visit Shakespeare’s hometown. It is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years. The place has surprisingly been well-preserved and will show some of the remnants of the life of the English poet and playwright who has been widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

 

 

9. Canterbury Cathedral

This place is considered to be the most popular Christian Structure in England. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the main leader of the Church of England and considered the symbolic leader of the Anglican Communion. The church was rebuilt from 1070 to 1077 and was made larger. It was then renovated to have a Gothic style in 1174 in order to be able to house pilgrims who are visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket. Thomas Becket was the archbishop who was murdered in the cathedral in the 1170.

 

 

10. Stonehenge (Wiltshire)

 

Let’s be honest. If you are an internet user, you have seen this monument many times but that is nothing like actually visiting the place that is considered to be one of the most famous and oldest sites in the world. One can feel the dense complex of the Neolithic age and the Bronze Age as one sets foot in this area. Archaeologists believe that this place was created from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. But some are claiming with the use of radiocarbon dating that the first stones were raised from 2400 to 2200 BC. It was added to the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 and some studies released in 2008 stated that Stonehenge may have been a burial ground in the past.

 

 

 

PLACES TO VISIT IN UNITED KINGDOM

1. Roman Baths (Bath)

 

Situated in the bath city of England, the Roman Baths give visitors the ability to still see how public bathing was once done in the 19th century. Guests can visit the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House, and the other buildings on its street level however, the bath themselves are located below the modern street level. This area receives around 1 million visitors per year and was featured in the 2005 TV Program “Seven Natural Wonders” as one of the wonders of the Western world.

 

 

2. University of Cambridge (Cambridge)

Aside from being the center of public research in the United Kingdom, it is also the second oldest university in the English-Speaking world having been established in 1209. Visitors will be able to appreciate the cultural and practical associations that the university portrays. Today, the University of Cambridge is a collegiate university and has a student population of 18,000 with 31 colleges occupying the various locations. The university offers students art centers, sports clubs and other school related amenities. All the museums inside are university owned and it has kept their entry free of any cost so that’s one less fare and plenty of museums to visit!

Here’s a fun article regarding what to do when you visit Cambridge:
https://www.visitbritain.com/ca/en/top-10-things-see-and-do-cambridge

 

 

3. Chinatown (London)

At the start of the 20th century at the East End of London, a lot of Chinese immigrants set up their businesses in order to cater to Chinese sailors who were frequently in the docklands. However, due to damage from the WWII Blitz; growing popularity of the Chinese cuisine; and an influx of immigrants from Honk Kong, it led to an increase of Chinese restaurants being opened elsewhere. Today, you can still find London’s finest and most authentic Asian cuisine off of Shaftesbury Avenue. Fan of Chinese cuisine or urban Chinese culture? This is the place for you!

 

 

4. The Eden Project (Cornwall)

The UK is striving to be a leader in the sustainable growth sector and has proven this goal when they opened the Eden Project. This area is home to numerous social and environmental projects. Visitors of the Eden Project will be able to see creative and stunning gardens as well as different artworks. It is also a place for music events and is the home of valuable plant and conservation research. This is definitely more than just a theme park. It is a place where people can learn with the help of interactive displays and detailed information provided in the 10 hectares of rockeries and gardens.

 

 

5. Durham Castle (Durham)

This castle has been occupied since the 1840′s by the University College, Durham. Today, this place is open to the general public, but only with the help of guided tours since it is still being used as a working building by over a hundred students. This lovely castle sits on top of a hill in the River Wear on Durham’s Peninsula and is opposite the Durham Cathedral. This castle was first built in the 11th century as a way to project King Norman’s power and prestige in the north of England. It is an example of what early bailey and motte castles look like.

 

 

6. York Minster (York)

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, England, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England. This is considered to be one of most beautiful cathedrals in the world. Guests can enjoy the Gothic nave and chapter house. Visitors also love the medieval stained glass and the Five Sisters Window that is over 16 meters (52 ft.) tall. It was constructed as a clear Christian presence during the 14th century. The place also has an attached school and library that was created during the 18th century.

Piece of advice: Don’t google the interior pictures on google, just pay a visit and be blown away by its magnificence.

 

 

 

7. The British Museum (London)

 

This place has been created for the purpose of keeping the memory of human history and culture. It contains permanent collections that number to a total of eight million works! It is considered to be one of the largest museums and holds some of the most comprehensive collections from various continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. It started in 1753 and contained most of the collections of physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane. The museum opened its doors to visitors on the 15th of January, 1759.

 

 

8. Shakespeare’s Hometown (Warwickshire)

Whether you are a writer, literature lover or even a mere admirer of arts, you will surely be thrilled to visit Shakespeare’s hometown. It is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years. The place has surprisingly been well-preserved and will show some of the remnants of the life of the English poet and playwright who has been widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

 

 

9. Canterbury Cathedral

This place is considered to be the most popular Christian Structure in England. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the main leader of the Church of England and considered the symbolic leader of the Anglican Communion. The church was rebuilt from 1070 to 1077 and was made larger. It was then renovated to have a Gothic style in 1174 in order to be able to house pilgrims who are visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket. Thomas Becket was the archbishop who was murdered in the cathedral in the 1170.

 

 

10. Stonehenge (Wiltshire)

 

Let’s be honest. If you are an internet user, you have seen this monument many times but that is nothing like actually visiting the place that is considered to be one of the most famous and oldest sites in the world. One can feel the dense complex of the Neolithic age and the Bronze Age as one sets foot in this area. Archaeologists believe that this place was created from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. But some are claiming with the use of radiocarbon dating that the first stones were raised from 2400 to 2200 BC. It was added to the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 and some studies released in 2008 stated that Stonehenge may have been a burial ground in the past.

 

 

PLACES TO VISIT IN UNITED KINGDOM

1. Roman Baths (Bath)

 

Situated in the bath city of England, the Roman Baths give visitors the ability to still see how public bathing was once done in the 19th century. Guests can visit the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House, and the other buildings on its street level however, the bath themselves are located below the modern street level. This area receives around 1 million visitors per year and was featured in the 2005 TV Program “Seven Natural Wonders” as one of the wonders of the Western world.

 

 

2. University of Cambridge (Cambridge)

Aside from being the center of public research in the United Kingdom, it is also the second oldest university in the English-Speaking world having been established in 1209. Visitors will be able to appreciate the cultural and practical associations that the university portrays. Today, the University of Cambridge is a collegiate university and has a student population of 18,000 with 31 colleges occupying the various locations. The university offers students art centers, sports clubs and other school related amenities. All the museums inside are university owned and it has kept their entry free of any cost so that’s one less fare and plenty of museums to visit!

Here’s a fun article regarding what to do when you visit Cambridge:
https://www.visitbritain.com/ca/en/top-10-things-see-and-do-cambridge

 

 

3. Chinatown (London)

At the start of the 20th century at the East End of London, a lot of Chinese immigrants set up their businesses in order to cater to Chinese sailors who were frequently in the docklands. However, due to damage from the WWII Blitz; growing popularity of the Chinese cuisine; and an influx of immigrants from Honk Kong, it led to an increase of Chinese restaurants being opened elsewhere. Today, you can still find London’s finest and most authentic Asian cuisine off of Shaftesbury Avenue. Fan of Chinese cuisine or urban Chinese culture? This is the place for you!

 

 

4. The Eden Project (Cornwall)

The UK is striving to be a leader in the sustainable growth sector and has proven this goal when they opened the Eden Project. This area is home to numerous social and environmental projects. Visitors of the Eden Project will be able to see creative and stunning gardens as well as different artworks. It is also a place for music events and is the home of valuable plant and conservation research. This is definitely more than just a theme park. It is a place where people can learn with the help of interactive displays and detailed information provided in the 10 hectares of rockeries and gardens.

 

 

5. Durham Castle (Durham)

This castle has been occupied since the 1840′s by the University College, Durham. Today, this place is open to the general public, but only with the help of guided tours since it is still being used as a working building by over a hundred students. This lovely castle sits on top of a hill in the River Wear on Durham’s Peninsula and is opposite the Durham Cathedral. This castle was first built in the 11th century as a way to project King Norman’s power and prestige in the north of England. It is an example of what early bailey and motte castles look like.

 

 

6. York Minster (York)

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, England, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England. This is considered to be one of most beautiful cathedrals in the world. Guests can enjoy the Gothic nave and chapter house. Visitors also love the medieval stained glass and the Five Sisters Window that is over 16 meters (52 ft.) tall. It was constructed as a clear Christian presence during the 14th century. The place also has an attached school and library that was created during the 18th century.

Piece of advice: Don’t google the interior pictures on google, just pay a visit and be blown away by its magnificence.

 

 

 

7. The British Museum (London)

 

This place has been created for the purpose of keeping the memory of human history and culture. It contains permanent collections that number to a total of eight million works! It is considered to be one of the largest museums and holds some of the most comprehensive collections from various continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. It started in 1753 and contained most of the collections of physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane. The museum opened its doors to visitors on the 15th of January, 1759.

 

 

8. Shakespeare’s Hometown (Warwickshire)

Whether you are a writer, literature lover or even a mere admirer of arts, you will surely be thrilled to visit Shakespeare’s hometown. It is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years. The place has surprisingly been well-preserved and will show some of the remnants of the life of the English poet and playwright who has been widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

 

 

9. Canterbury Cathedral

This place is considered to be the most popular Christian Structure in England. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the main leader of the Church of England and considered the symbolic leader of the Anglican Communion. The church was rebuilt from 1070 to 1077 and was made larger. It was then renovated to have a Gothic style in 1174 in order to be able to house pilgrims who are visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket. Thomas Becket was the archbishop who was murdered in the cathedral in the 1170.

 

 

10. Stonehenge (Wiltshire)

 

Let’s be honest. If you are an internet user, you have seen this monument many times but that is nothing like actually visiting the place that is considered to be one of the most famous and oldest sites in the world. One can feel the dense complex of the Neolithic age and the Bronze Age as one sets foot in this area. Archaeologists believe that this place was created from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. But some are claiming with the use of radiocarbon dating that the first stones were raised from 2400 to 2200 BC. It was added to the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 and some studies released in 2008 stated that Stonehenge may have been a burial ground in the past.

 

 

 

 

PLACES TO VISIT IN UNITED KINGDOM

1. Roman Baths (Bath)

Situated in the bath city of England, the Roman Baths give visitors the ability to still see how public bathing was once done in the 19th century. Guests can visit the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House, and the other buildings on its street level however, the bath themselves are located below the modern street level. This area receives around 1 million visitors per year and was featured in the 2005 TV Program “Seven Natural Wonders” as one of the wonders of the Western world.

 

 

2. University of Cambridge (Cambridge)

   

Aside from being the center of public research in the United Kingdom, it is also the second oldest university in the English-Speaking world having been established in 1209. Visitors will be able to appreciate the cultural and practical associations that the university portrays. Today, the University of Cambridge is a collegiate university and has a student population of 18,000 with 31 colleges occupying the various locations. The university offers students art centers, sports clubs and other school related amenities. All the museums inside are university owned and it has kept their entry free of any cost so that’s one less fare and plenty of museums to visit!

Here’s a fun article regarding what to do when you visit Cambridge:
https://www.visitbritain.com/ca/en/top-10-things-see-and-do-cambridge

 

 

3. Chinatown (London)

   

At the start of the 20th century at the East End of London, a lot of Chinese immigrants set up their businesses in order to cater to Chinese sailors who were frequently in the docklands. However, due to damage from the WWII Blitz; growing popularity of the Chinese cuisine; and an influx of immigrants from Honk Kong, it led to an increase of Chinese restaurants being opened elsewhere. Today, you can still find London’s finest and most authentic Asian cuisine off of Shaftesbury Avenue. Fan of Chinese cuisine or urban Chinese culture? This is the place for you!

 

 

4. The Eden Project (Cornwall)

   

The UK is striving to be a leader in the sustainable growth sector and has proven this goal when they opened the Eden Project. This area is home to numerous social and environmental projects. Visitors of the Eden Project will be able to see creative and stunning gardens as well as different artworks. It is also a place for music events and is the home of valuable plant and conservation research. This is definitely more than just a theme park. It is a place where people can learn with the help of interactive displays and detailed information provided in the 10 hectares of rockeries and gardens.

 

 

5. Durham Castle (Durham)

   

This castle has been occupied since the 1840′s by the University College, Durham. Today, this place is open to the general public, but only with the help of guided tours since it is still being used as a working building by over a hundred students. This lovely castle sits on top of a hill in the River Wear on Durham’s Peninsula and is opposite the Durham Cathedral. This castle was first built in the 11th century as a way to project King Norman’s power and prestige in the north of England. It is an example of what early bailey and motte castles look like.

 

 

6. York Minster (York)

   

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, England, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England. This is considered to be one of most beautiful cathedrals in the world. Guests can enjoy the Gothic nave and chapter house. Visitors also love the medieval stained glass and the Five Sisters Window that is over 16 meters (52 ft.) tall. It was constructed as a clear Christian presence during the 14th century. The place also has an attached school and library that was created during the 18th century.

Piece of advice: Don’t google the interior pictures on google, just pay a visit and be blown away by its magnificence.

 

 

 

7. The British Museum (London)

This place has been created for the purpose of keeping the memory of human history and culture. It contains permanent collections that number to a total of eight million works! It is considered to be one of the largest museums and holds some of the most comprehensive collections from various continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. It started in 1753 and contained most of the collections of physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane. The museum opened its doors to visitors on the 15th of January, 1759.

 

 

8. Shakespeare’s Hometown (Warwickshire)

Whether you are a writer, literature lover or even a mere admirer of arts, you will surely be thrilled to visit Shakespeare’s hometown. It is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years. The place has surprisingly been well-preserved and will show some of the remnants of the life of the English poet and playwright who has been widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

 

 

9. Canterbury Cathedral

This place is considered to be the most popular Christian Structure in England. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the main leader of the Church of England and considered the symbolic leader of the Anglican Communion. The church was rebuilt from 1070 to 1077 and was made larger. It was then renovated to have a Gothic style in 1174 in order to be able to house pilgrims who are visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket. Thomas Becket was the archbishop who was murdered in the cathedral in the 1170.

 

 

10. Stonehenge (Wiltshire)

Let’s be honest. If you are an internet user, you have seen this monument many times but that is nothing like actually visiting the place that is considered to be one of the most famous and oldest sites in the world. One can feel the dense complex of the Neolithic age and the Bronze Age as one sets foot in this area. Archaeologists believe that this place was created from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. But some are claiming with the use of radiocarbon dating that the first stones were raised from 2400 to 2200 BC. It was added to the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 and some studies released in 2008 stated that Stonehenge may have been a burial ground in the past.