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Why study in the UK?

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    The UK has been welcoming international students to its universities and colleges for many years. In 2016/17, there were around 1.6 million full-time undergraduate students in higher education, of which nearly 237,000 were international students.         At all higher education institutions there are people who will support you through the application process, answer any queries you may have, and help you during your time studying in the UK .   A programme of social and cultural events is normally held at most institutions to help international students settle in and make friends. There is also a range of clubs and societies you can join to get involved in the student community and meet new people. Higher education in the UK   UK universities offer respected and internationally-recognised qualifications across a broad range of subjects.   The UK higher education system is renowned for its academic excellence, where...

Ten great reasons to study in the UK

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  Carla Stanton, International Manager of UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service), sets out her top 10 pointers on why youwant to study in the UK remains a great destination:   ONE: British higher education and qualifications have an impressive international reputation, with students in the United Kingdom encouraged to develop their potential while enjoying a full social life.         TWO: It’s easy to research the right course for you by visiting the UCAS website. Everyone who goes to UCAS .com has access to the Course Search database containing details of around 38,000 courses from archaeology to zoology.   THREE: Students who register are guided, step-by-step, through the process and use the online application system, Apply. It’s not too late to apply this year – UCAS will still send applications to universities and colleges up until June 30.   FOUR: Studying in the UK will help you develop excellent language skills....
  A level, AS and GCSE qualifications   You are required to satisfy UCL's general entrance requirements listed below as well as the specific degree programme requirements outlined in our programme descriptions.   We may issue conditional offers based on future examination performance; unless otherwise stated, any conditions for these must be fulfilled by 31 August 2020 for applications made in the 2020 UCAS Cycle, and 31 August 2021 for applications made in the 2021 UCAS Cycle.   A level qualifications       Depending on the degree programme, UCL makes offers in the range A*A*A–ABB. The requirements for individual programmes can be found on the relevant degree page.           We do not recognise General Studies and Critical Thinking for admissions purposes.         If you wish to study at UCL you should offer a minimum of two A level subjects from th...