The British Council, the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has published a new edition of its Study in the UK guide, with recommendations for studying in the UK. Through this directory and the website of the British Council, you can access a list of more than 3,000 scholarships, of which 1,600 are eligible for Spanish Bachelor’s, Master’s, Postgraduate and PhD students.
The publication of this new edition, which includes recommendations, advice and important information for studying in the UK, coincides with the opening of a new period until 30 June to apply for a place on undergraduate and postgraduate programs in this country. A process carried out through UCAS, the British University Admissions Service which provides access to over 160 higher education institutionsIt is internationally recognized for its groundbreaking and innovative programs in areas such as emerging technologies or green careers (degrees related to sustainability).
The guide, which can be viewed and downloaded for free from the British Council website, addresses other key issues for students who wish to continue their education in the UK, such as the possibility of Erasmus In the country, visa news, details of the British educational system or keys to planning student life in the UK, among others.
More than 1,600 scholarships that Spanish students can apply for
With the launch of this new edition of the Study in the UK guide, the British Council is also providing students with a search engine for scholarships in UK institutions for undergraduate and postgraduate students, which include over 3000 grants and discounts (Of which about 1,600 are valid for Spanish students). Among the options available to students in our country, there are scholarships in Cambridge and Oxford, both of which are in the top ten in the world by Times Higher Education.
Erasmus in the UK, an option is still possible
In addition, the guide illustrates an issue that raised doubts after the UK’s exit from the European Union. And although British students can no longer take part in the Erasmus programme, students from the European Union can continue to choose the UK as a destination under this programme, since 20% of Erasmus scholarships are for mobility to third countries, outside the EU. In addition, many of these students will not need a visa, since mobility is studied for less than 6 months excluded from this requirement.
in order to create a file Erasmus in the United Kingdom An inter-university agreement must be reached between the issuing university and the destination university. In turn, Britons could make study transfers to other European countries through new exchange funding programs such as Turing’s or Taith’s.
Visa to the UK, online and flexible for students
Bureaucratic procedures and visas is one of the most frequently asked questions for students considering going to study in the UK. However, the United Kingdom is probably the most English-speaking country (among those that require a visa for Europeans) where it is easiest to get a student visa.
So, students from the European Union They do not need a visa for studies lasting less than six months. In the event that the period of stay exceeds that period, the visa procedure has been greatly simplified, to the point that applications can be submitted online, through the UK Immigration application: ID verification (if you have a digital passport).
UK student visas have a specificity that makes them particularly interesting. And it is that in the case of students who have been granted a visa to carry out university studies, an extension of between two or three years is included, which allows them to stay in United kingdom Without the need for justification or additional documents, in order to find a job and start a career in this country. Once this time has passed, a business visa will be required.
Stipend of £25,000 for recent graduates
In addition, the country has very positive data regarding job placement of its graduates. Thus, according to the 2019 HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) survey, the u89% of UK graduates They are working or continuing their training in the 15 months after completing their studies. In addition, the average salary for highly qualified fresh graduates is around £25,000 per annum.
The UK is one of the priority destinations for international students, thanks to the international recognition of its universities, innovative pedagogical approach and quality of teaching, among others. In fact, one in four world leaders have studied in the UK. And 38% of the winners are in Nobel prize Those who studied abroad did so precisely in this country, which gives a good description of the prestige of its education system.
Likewise, the presence in the elite positions of UK universities in the international tables has been consistent for as long as they have been around. In 2023, the Times Higher Education World Rankings include three UK universities in the top ten in the world. Oxford university Leading the ranking. In addition, 28 British universities are in the top 200 of the ranking.
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