United Kingdom

Key Features of Higher Education

  • British degrees are highly-respected by employers from all over the world
  • The knowledge you acquire in the UK will make you a top professional. Companies are in need of employees, who can independently take creative and efficient decisions. The British universities aim at developing such skills in students.
  • British and Ukrainian successful students have an opportunity to win a scholarship, which fully or partially covers the tuition fees. Each year the British government along with British universities gives out around 20,000 scholarships. For more information please go to
    International College Scholarship
    The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities
    UK Scholarships
    British Council
  • UK is one of the top host countries for international students
  • The educational methodology in the British universities focuses on the independent work of students, on their ability to study and gain knowledge without assistance of teachers

Language of Instruction

English

How to Enroll?

Academic requirements: a completed degree, sometimes 2-year (at least) work experience as a manager is required (for MBA studies)

To apply to a university, one usually needs the following documents:

  1. Application form
  2. Certified copy of your university degree certificate (including the list of subjects and grades)
  3. Certificate in proficiency in English (IELTS — from 6.5-7.0, TOEFL -580/240 + TWE 4,0)
  4. GMAT (depending on the university)
  5. Letter of Motivation
  6. Letters of Recommendation

Do not send the original documents to universities; you have to certify the copies of the documents and certificates and attach their translation into English.

Applying and Studying

Deadlines for applying to a university are set by the university itself and can vary depending on the program. Taking into consideration that there is a big competition, one should apply as soon as possible – 12 months prior to the start date of your program (as a rule programs start in October).

Master`s program duration is1-2 years.

Best Universities

There are 29 British universities in the Top-200 ranking.

  1. University of Cambridge
  2. University of Oxford
  3. Imperial College London
  4. University College London
  5. King's College London
  6. University of Edinburgh
  7. University of Manchester
  8. University of Bristol
  9. London School of Economics
  10. University of Warwick
  11. University of Glasgow
  12. University of Birmingham
  13. University of Sheffield
  14. University of York
  15. University of St Andrews
  16. University of Nottingham
  17. University of Southampton
  18. University of Leeds
  19. Durham University
  20. University of Sussex
  21. Cardiff University
  22. University of Liverpool
  23. University of Bath
  24. University of Aberdeen
  25. Queen Mary, University of London
  26. Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne
  27. University of Lancaster
  28. University of Leicester
  29. University of Reading

Cost of Studying and Living

The average cost of studies is £ 8,000 – 15,000

Students need extra £ 650-750 per month to cover their living expenses (accommodation, food, clothes etc.)

Can I work while I study in the UK?

The status of a student allows international students to work 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during university breaks and holidays. The minimum wage for individuals under 22 is £ 4.45 per hour, while workers aged over 22, get £ 5.35 per hour. It is worth mentioning that it is not easy to find a job. To avoid any visa problems and deportation from the country, one should consult foreign students’ advisor. For more information about the opportunity to work during your course, please, visit InternationalStudent.