Thursday, April 26, 2012

UK study always friendly

Find out why the UK continues to be the top study abroad destination for Americans. More than 40,000 US students chose to spend a summer, semester or year of college in the UK last year.
Some teenagers also have the opportunity to go abroad through the British Council's 9/11 UK Summer Camp, which allows 16- to 18-year-olds who were directly impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks to experience the rich educational and cultural heritage of the UK.
Interested in summer study in the UK? Check out this opportunity for US undergraduate students from the US-UK Fulbright Commission. Visit the Education UK website for more options.

Undergraduate Degrees

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are home to some of the world’s top universities. Many of them are less expensive than the average four-year private American university – and many accept US financial aid.
Another benefit: In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, bachelor’s degree programs are typically completed in three years compared to the four years it takes to complete a degree in the US.
Graduate Degrees
Earn a master’s degree in the UK in only one year and without taking the GRE exam. Climb to the next phase in your career and save money and time with a one-year graduate degree in the UK.

Scholarships and Funding

Funding your time overseas is easier than you think. Take a look at scholarships for undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and study abroad programs.
Children or dependants of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks can also apply for funding from the UK 9/11 Scholarships Fund, established jointly by the British Council and the World Trade Center Disaster Fund.

Visa and Immigration Requirements

Visa and immigration requirements vary depending on how long you’ll be studying in the UK, whether you plan on volunteering, interning, or work in the UK, and whether you are a US citizen. Read our step-by-step guide here.

visa and immigration requirements
Visa and immigration requirements vary depending on:
• How long you’ll be studying in the UK
• Whether or not you plan on volunteering, interning, or working in the UK
Use the following tables to find out which category you'll be classified in, then download the PDFs below for a complete step-by-step guide from the UK Border Agency.
1) Student Visitor
Age 18 years and older
How long you can stay in the UK Up to six months
Work status You will not work, volunteer,
or intern in the UK
Changes/extensions No changes or extensions permitted
2) Tier 4 General Student Visa
Age 17 years and older
How long you can stay in the UK From 1 week up to four years
Work status Part time work, including volunteer and internship programs, permitted
Changes/extensions Changes to length of stay permitted



VISA APPLICATION CHECKLIST (this document is currently being updated)
These two documents help you:
1) Decide if you need a Student Visa or explain how to enter the UK as a Student Visitor
2) Walk through all the steps of applying for and acquiring a Student Visa
3) Understand the lingo with a glossary of terms
4) Use the UK Border Agency's checklist of requirements to obtain a Student Visa

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