Archive for the 'Studying in the UK' Category

Australia, UK and USA – which is more expensive?

Which country is more expensive for an international student? The UK, USA or Australia?

The UK HE International Unit has just carried out research into tuition fees and living costs for international students at degree level and above at universities in different countries.


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Introduction – a snapshot of UK and key competitor country international student fees

Following our summary of the main findings of the UK HE International Unit’s recent study here are the selected exerts that are available to us for you to read.


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Findings and Recommendations – a snapshot of UK and key competitor country international student fees

Following our summary of the main findings of the UK HE International Unit’s recent study here are the selected exerts that are available to us for you to read.


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The Big Brother World of UK Education Providers

Since April 2009 education providers in the UK have had to appear on the UK Border Agency’s Register of Sponsors in order to sponsor international students.


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The Demise of Tier 1 and the Threat to Business Education

There is no doubt that following the scrapping of Tier 1 Post-Study visa of the UK Points Based System student numbers are down.


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First UK University Announces Savage Cuts

London Metropolitan University is to cut hundreds of courses, in a bid for financial sustainability in a “much more competitive environment” when fees are increased in England next year.


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Answers Sought as Increased Tuition Fees Likely to cut Student Numbers

The Labour leader has warned higher than expected tuition fees could mean cutting tens of thousands of university places in England.

Ed Miliband demanded answers from Prime Minister David Cameron – as latest figures show three quarters of universities plan maximum £9,000 fees.


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Brightest Young Engineers Receive Funding for MBAs

Eight young engineers with both exceptional talent and managerial dreams have been awarded £240,000 by the Sainsbury Management Fellowship (SMF). Founded in 1987 by Lord Sainsbury, SMF’s mission is to ensure young engineers are equipped with the skills to take them into the boardrooms of the largest UK blue chip companies.


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Tier 1 to Close in Three Months, Act Fast

The Tier 1 Post Study Work category will close in April 2011 and the replacement category – the exceptional talent visa – will be very hard indeed to get.


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