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UK has one of the oldest established educational system in the world. It offers education which allows you to flexibly gain qualifications which are recognized and respected throughout the world. It offers a vast pool of courses like International Business, MBA, Engineering, IT, Forensic Science, Fashion, Media, Communication, Tourism, Hospitality, Music etc. UK universities, colleges and schools provide multicultural and challenging academic environment which has developed over many centuries, providing a solid foundation for all skills required to do well and succeed in the globalised world economy. Quality standards for all UK universities and institutions are amongst the very best and in the fore-front of the academic world. The popularity can be judged by the fact that there judged by the fact that there are currently 40,000 Indian students studying in the UK. UK programs are significantly less expensive than programs in other top destinations for international students, including the U.S. Programs in the UK are shorter in length, which can decrease total expenditure by a large amount. Reputed universities in the UK offer MBAs, as well as the highly sought after one-year Masters Degree for almost all disciplines – opting for this not only saves you time, but money as well. The admission for these courses is based on the marks obtained at the undergraduate level in India. Under the new visa assessments, it is advisable to have obtained the given IELTS grades, especially for the undergraduate applicants, although sometimes the university/college may not necessarily ask for them. With the courses starting in January and September, this is the perfect time to make this crucial decision and head to the UK for a degree of your choice, urge counselors at Edwise. It is imperative that you choose and apply to universities as early as possible. Some of the popular courses and reputed universities do tend to get filled up early, so to avoid any disappointment-now is a good time to start your application process. For admission, students generally require good academic back-ground, mark sheets, recommendation letters, work experience certificates and an interview in rare cases. With over two lakh international students, UK has developed a much simpler application procedure and better international students service practices than anywhere else in the world. The application process for universities is relatively easy and our counselors say –it only takes around a couple of weeks for the same to the completed. This will give you enough time for further procedures and you will be able to make your arrangements (funds /visa /accommodation) accordingly. The visas are also quite easy to obtain and the process is pretty streamlined for genuine applicants, who have received a valid CAS and are able to show the required funding available in an acceptable format and with certain banks only. The new student visa process under the Tier 4 of the Points Based System is simpler, more transparent and easy to obtain. There have also been positive steps taken towards checking of quality of colleges and institutions, which ultimately benefits the genuine students. Students also get the opportunity to work part-time at the publicly funded institutes. Whilst work opportunities do exist for deserving candidates, we must be aware that opportunities are more abundant back, home with the current economic growth rate in India. Studying in the UK can be the best decision of your life! Apart from its impact on your academic training, it has tremendous value as a personal experience that will broaden your horizons and propel your career to great heights.


University of Exeter University of Exeter


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Exeter is a top UK university which combines world leading research with very high levels of student satisfaction. It is one of the UK’s most popular and successful universities with campuses in Exeter, Devon, and near Falmouth in Cornwall. The University also has Project Offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Bangalore. Students and staff enjoy some of the finest campus environments in the UK. The South West counties of Devon and Cornwall boast an unrivalled mix of city life, countryside and coastline.Exeter is ranked 10th out of more than 100 UK universities in the Times league table. It was the 2007/08 Times Higher Education University of the Year.

 

Exeter is one of the top 200 universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings. The University scores highly for degree completion rates, and for students achieving good honours degrees (Firsts or 2:1s). It is ranked sixth in the UK for student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey amongst full service universities. According to the Sunday Times, a subject taught at Exeter won the accolade for the most satisfied students in the UK for two years running - Sports Science in 2007 and Finance and Accounting in 2008. Exeter has been shortlisted for the Sunday Times University of the Year Award more times than any other university and has won three Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for its research.

 

Recent developments: Under the leadership of Professor Steve Smith, appointed Vice-Chancellor in 2002, the University has invested heavily in new academic appointments and facilities. Some 180 new academic staff were appointed last year. A £140 million investment programme has recently been completed, including major investment in student facilities. Many academic buildings also received a ‘makeover.’

 

The Peninsula Medical School, a partnership between the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth and NHS, opened in 2002 with its first students graduating in 2007. The new £28 million Peninsula Dental School opened in 2007, the first new dental school in the UK for 40 years. The £100 million Cornwall Campus opened in 2004 and now offers a ranged of degrees in areas such as Mining Engineering, Politics, Geography, English and Biology. New buildings have also recently been provided for Drama and for Finance and Investment. The University has recently begun an even more ambitious investment programme worth £450 million. This includes a £48 million new student services building, a £25 million investment in the Business School and a further £18 million for Biosciences. Success has led to growth in student numbers: Exeter now has 17,000 students, 4,000 of which are postgraduates.

 

Academic Colleges and Subject Disciplines:

Business School:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Management

College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences:

  • Camborne School of Mines
  • Engineering
  • Geology
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Medical Imaging
  • Mining and Minerals Engineering
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Renewable Energy

College of Humanities:

  • Drama
  • English
  • Film Studies
  • Foreign Language Centre
  • History
  • Modern Languages
  • Theology and Religion
  • Visual Culture

College of Life and Environmental Sciences:

  • Biosciences
  • Geography
  • Psychology
  • Sport and Health Sciences

College of Social Sciences and International Studies:

  • Arab and Islamic Studies
  • Education
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Sociology and Philosophy

Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry:

  • Clinical Science
  • Dentistry
  • Medicine

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