Centrally located between Europe and North America, the United Kingdom is one of the world’s most popular study destinations abroad. Together, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales form the UK. With a study culture steeped in heritage as well as strong exploration credentials, it offers transnational scholars an enticing range of advanced educational institutions and programs.
Study in England: Programmes in England generally last three years( rather than four) and most master’s programs last one year( rather than two).
Study in Northern Ireland: In Northern Ireland, three universities, The Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, the Open University in Northern Ireland; and two university colleges, St Mary’s University College Belfast and Stranmillis University College, are charged with delivering advanced education.
Study in Scotland: In Scotland, 15 universities and three other advanced education institutions are charged with delivering advanced education. Scotland is also home to four “ ancient universities ” whose origins can be traced back to before the 1600s. They're St. Andrews University – innovated in 1413 – together with Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh universities.
Study in Wales: There are eight advanced education institutions charged with delivering advanced education in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees.
