British students choose a university abroad

and they are doing so for a variety of reasons

1) EMPLOYABILITY

Choosing a university these days is often a question of evaluating the “value for money” of the degree. Many students perceive that doing a degree abroad will make them more employable.
It’s not as simple as saying that a university degree from abroad will make you more employable than a degree from a British university. What does make a difference is that if you choose to spend some time abroad you will become a different person, and that person may be more employable.

If you live in another country you are likely to be facing different challenges. You will meet people with different values and different points of view. In order to be happy in such an environment you will probably need to become more adaptable and flexible in your approach to different situations.
Employers increasingly value graduates who have lived abroad and developed intercultural skills. There are plenty of international students who have these skills and British students need them in order to compete for “British” jobs!

2) A SENSE OF ADVENTURE

The next reason is the most important attribute you need if you are to make a success of going abroad. Even if everyone’s employment prospects could be enhanced by time abroad it would still be the wrong choice for many people.
From all the interviews we have done with students who have gone abroad, they all have one thing in common – a sense of adventure.
One of our students said:
“I knew from a young age that travelling abroad and meeting people from different cultures excited and interested me.”

If you can imagine yourself saying something like this then studying abroad could be the ideal opportunity for you. If not, then do something else.
We have lots of evidence to show that students who do go abroad tend to look at it as being one of the best decisions they ever made. We also have evidence to show that those students who don’t take advantage of the opportunity may later have cause to regret it.

3) LEARNING A LANGUAGE

The next reason why you should think about going abroad is one that tends to divide British audiences – the importance of learning languages.
Learning a language will certainly improve your understanding of the world around you and probably also your career prospects.

More and more employers are asking for students who can speak an additional language because it demonstrates an ability to communicate with others.
Many of you may not think you are capable of learning another language but it can be done. The best way to learn a language is to go to the country where it is spoken, of course.

4) WHAT IS THE BEST UNIVERSITY FOR MY SUBJECT?

One of the questions students ask when investigating their options is “What is the best university for my subject?”
When you are trying to answer that, don’t restrict yourself to British universities because the best place for you might be somewhere else.
These are just a couple of examples but when you start looking for the right choice for you, you will uncover similar ones that might be relevant to you.

However, it is also true that for some subjects you may very well be better studying in the UK because the curriculum could be different. The clearest example of this would be something like law, where if you go abroad you won’t be studying English law.
The best facilities, faculty and environment for your chosen subject might not be in this country.
You can find lots of alternatives in our course directory.

5) WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STUDY…?

Even if you think you have found the perfect course, the learning environment may not suit you. Universities abroad can offer you many alternatives to the British model of studying.
In some countries it is common to study a wide range of subjects at university before specialising on one choice. In other countries it isn’t possible to study more than one thing, with even Joint Honours degrees being impossible to find.

Also, look very closely at the learning style and classroom environment at your choice of university. Will you be sitting in lectures all week with hundreds of other students? Will you have small classes and lots of interaction with your lecturers? There is a wide range of ways to learn and inevitably, some will suit you better than others.
Finally you need to consider how you will be assessed during your degree. Will you have regular exams throughout the three-four years of your degree or will you be assessed more on the basis of written work, group presentations and other forms of assessment?

No one-way of learning is best for everyone. You need to decide for yourself which is the best way for you. How can you work this out? Well, it can be difficult but the best way is without doubt the same as it is in the UK – go to an open day. See if you can imagine yourself being a student there for 3 to 4 years of your life. If possible go on a day when you can sit in on some classes.

6) LOWER FEES

Can you Save Money by Studying Abroad?
This is perhaps the main reason why you might think British students are going abroad. It isn’t quite as simple as that …
The cost of going to an English university is very difficult to predict. We know that with the £9,000pa tuition fees the predicted cost of a 3-year Bachelor degree will be between £50 and £55,000. However, we cannot know what each individual student will repay because this depends on earnings in the 30 years after you graduate. You may pay next to nothing for a British degree or you may pay £55,000 plus 30 years of interest. It is impossible for anyone to tell you for sure what your education will cost you.

In some countries tuition fees are much lower than in the UK. The usual tuition fee at Dutch universities in 2014-15 is €1,906 per annum.

There are some countries where education is free. There are no tuition fees in Denmark for example.
However, there is one other important thing you need to know that means that even if tuition is free, university abroad might still cost you more than staying in the UK. If you go abroad you will not be able to access any help from the British government. No loans, no grants, nothing.
So, even though it is cheaper you will have to pay for it yourself.

7) LOWER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The chances are you could get an offer from a university abroad that is significantly lower than what you need in the UK.
For many European universities all you need are 3 A-Levels. You might have to have Maths or other specific subjects but the grades themselves don’t matter as long as you pass. So the question of “What grades do I need?” is not important.

HOWEVER …
Just because a university will let you in doesn’t mean it is the right place for you. Many universities will offer you the chance to see if you can meet the required standard but if you can’t they can be quite brutal. So instead you should be asking:

“Will I be able to cope with the academic workload and is this the right university for my career objectives?”
The first year at university abroad is really important. You will have your first exams after 8 weeks and the grade you get will count towards your final degree. If you fail your first and second exams it is possible that the university will ask you to leave.

More and more British students are choosing to go to a university abroad

British students choose a university abroad

Study Medicine In Slovakia in English

British students choose a university abroad

British students choose a university abroad
Slovakia officially the Slovak Republic is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south. The capital and largest city is Bratislava.
Slovakia is a high-income advanced economy with one of the fastest growth rates in the European Union and the OECD. The country joined the European Union in 2004 and the Eurozone on 1 January 2009. Slovakia is also a member of the Schengen Area, NATO, the United Nations, the OECD and the WTO.

Study Medicine in Slovakia : Comenius Medicine University , Pavol Jozef Safárik University of Medicine , Jessenius University of Medicine

Study Dentistry in Slovakia : Comenius University of Dentistry , Pavol Jozef Safárik University of Dentistry

Study Veterinary Medicine in Slovakia : University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice

Study Pharmacy in Slovakia : Comenius University of Pharmacy

Study Medicine In Bulgaria in English

British students choose a university abroad

British students choose a university abroad
Bulgaria officially the Republic of Bulgaria is a country in southeastern Europe.
It is a member of the European Union, NATO, and the Council of Europe; a founding state of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE); and has taken a seat at the UN Security Council three times.

Study Medicine in Bulgaria in English : University of Medicine in Varna , University of Medicine in Sofia , University of Medicine in Plovdiv , St. Kliment Ohridski Medical University in Sofia

Study Dentistry in Bulgaria in English : University of Dentistry in Sofia , University of Dentistry in Varna , Plovdiv Medical University of Dentistry

Study Veterinary Medicine in Bulgaria in English : Veterinary Medicine in Sofia , Veterinary Medicine in Stara Zagora

Other Fields of Study in Bulgaria in English : Nurse Studies , Midwife Studies , Naval Academy

Study Medicine In Romania in English

British students choose a university abroad

British students choose a university abroad
Romania is the seventh most populous member state of the European Union. Its capital and largest city, Bucharest, is the sixth largest city in the EU.
It has been a member of NATO since 2004, and part of the European Union since 2007. Around 90% of the population identify themselves as Eastern Orthodox Christians, and are native speakers of Romanian. With a rich cultural history, Romania has been the home of influential artists, musicians, inventors and sportsmen, and features a variety of tourist attractions.

Study Medicine in Romania : Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu Medicine University, Ovidius University of Medicine

Study Dentistry in Romania : Gr. T. Popa University of Dentistry, Luliu Hațieganu University of Dentistry

Study Veterinary Medicine in Romania : University of Veterinary Medicine in Cluj Napoka

Study Pharmacy in Romania : Gr. T. Popa University of Pharmacy, Luliu Hațieganu University of Pharmacy

Study Medicine In Austria in German

British students choose a university abroad

British students choose a university abroad
Austria officially the Republic of Austria, is a federal republic and a landlocked country of over 8.5 million people inCentral Europe. The majority of the population speak local Bavarian dialects of German as their native language, and Austrian German in its standard form is the country’s official language.
Austria is one of the richest countries in the world. The country has developed a high standard of living and in 2014 was ranked 21st in the world for its Human Development Index. Austria has been a member of the United Nations since 1955, joined the European Union in 1995, and is a founder of the OECD. Austria also signed the Schengen Agreement in 1995 and adopted the European currency, the Euro, in 1999.

Study Medicine in Austria in German :  Medical University of Vienna

Study Dentistry in Austria in German : Medical University of Dentistry

Study Pharmacy in Austria in German : University of Pharmacy

Study Veterinary Medicine in Austria in German : University of Veterinary Medicine

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Study Medicine In The Czech Republic in English

British students choose a university abroad

British students choose a university abroad
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland to the northeast. The capital and largest city, Prague, has over 1.2 million residents.
The Czech Republic also ranks as the 11th most peaceful country, while achieving strong performance in democratic governance. It is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, the OECD, the OSCEand the Council of Europe.

Study Pharmaceutical Sciences in The Czech Republic :  University of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Study Veterinary Medicine in The Czech Republic : University of Veterinary Medicine

Study Life Sciences in The Czech Republic : Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague

Study Medicine In Hungary in English

British students choose a university abroad

British students choose a university abroad
Hungary formally, until 2012, the Republic of Hungary  is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country’s capital and largest city is Budapest. Hungary is a member of the European Union, NATO, the OECD, the Visegrád Group, and the Schengen Area. The official language is Hungarian, which is the most widely spoken non-Indo-European language in Europe.

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Study Dentistry in Hungary : Semmelweis University of Dentistry , University of Dentistry in Szeged , University of Dentistry in Pecs

Study Medicine In Serbia in English

British students choose a university abroad

British students choose a university abroad
Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia is a sovereign state situated at the crossroads between Central and Southeast Europe.
Serbia is a member of the UN, CoE, OSCE, PfP, BSEC, and CEFTA. It is also an official candidate for membership in the European Union which is negotiating its EU accession, acceding country to the WTO and is a militarily neutral state.

Study Medicine in Serbia : University of Medicine in Novi Sad

Study Dentistry in Serbia : University of Dentistry in Novi Sad

Study Pharmacy in Serbia : University of Pharmacy in Novi Sad