The top 10 Universities for International Students are:
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- University of College London
- Imperial College London
- University of Manchester
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Bristol
- Cardiff University
- University of Birmingham
- St Andrews University
UCAS (The Universities and Colleges Admissions Services)
It is an organisation that is responsible for the operation of the application process for British Universities. It provides services like online portals, search tools, and free information which helps both college staff as well as students seeking admission to these universities. It is best known for its undergraduate scheme but it also includes postgraduates and other teacher training schemes.
To apply to any university, candidates must submit their application via UCAS’s online portals. This requires a registration process including personal details and filling in the choice, of course, you are desired to apply for. After completing the formalities, confirmation is done by paying the fees. Then the application is forwarded to the respective Universities. Almost all the UK universities/colleges follow the UCAS pattern for admission.
Oxford University
Oxford is one of the best universities in the world. It has regularly ranked in the top 5 among the others by university ranking, times higher rankings, world university ranking, Forbes ranking, etc. It is offering more than 62 undergraduate courses and more than 350 postgraduate courses. A scholarship scheme is also available for the students (Rhodes scholarship, Clarendon scholarship). Universities have several clubs, unions, societies, etc). sports between college teams are known as cuppers. The Student Union and common rooms represent students’ voices in the university and demand service for the welfare of the students.
University follows admission procedure: UCAS application, Admission tests, written work, interviews, and final decisions made by the boards.
University of Cambridge
It includes 31 semi-autonomous constituent colleges and more than 150 departments including other institutions and faculties and is organised into 6 schools. All these colleges are self-governing under the university. It is one of the wealthiest universities in Europe with notable alumni (including14 prime ministers of the Uk).194 alumni have won Olympic medals.
Cambridge programs are 2nd best in the field of arts, humanities, and engineering, 4th in medicines, social science, and management, and 3rd for natural science. Other activities and sports are an active part of college; rowing, debates, bump race, rugby, chess, etc.
The undergraduate admission procedure is through the UCAS procedure, followed by additional written tests, thinking skills, entrance tests, interviews, etc.
University of College London
It is the first secular university in the UK to start accepting students regardless of their region. It has mergers with the institute of neurology, ophthalmology, royal free hospital, institute of education, etc.ULC has the largest number of professors 1855 including research and academics.
University of Edinburgh
It is the 4th best university in the UK and has been awarded 14th rank in the world university ranking. It is known for majors in arts and humanities, biology and biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, clinical medicine, mathematics, earth science, etc. alumni include alexander graham bell and Charles darwin.
Manchester University
It is a part of the Russell Group of Universities and is known for quality education all over the world.it will provide the best academic experience and opportunities to grow personally. It is among the top 50 universities in the world.in terms of employability, it has ranked 5th by the global university employability ranking.
University of Birmingham
It is offering more than 300 undergraduate courses, It has more than 10,000 international students from 150 countries. It is included in the top 100 ranking of the world.it also provides online sessions for inquiries in funding, accommodations, and other entry-related details.it has a scholarship scheme for students.
Cardiff University
It is the third oldest university in Wales, and one of the top 10 universities in the UK, offering courses in arts humanities, biomedical life, social science, physical science, and engineering. student unions and clubs support over 250 other societies including Cardiff university debating society, student dramatic society, it also has an athletics union. It has notable alumni all over the world.
Imperial College of London
It is one of the best and most competitive universities in the UK. There are 15-20% chances to get accepted. It is known for its excellence and research and has been on the list of top 10 colleges in the world. It is located at the heart of the country and is multidisciplinary for space research, innovation, management, science, etc.
Other details for the admission related procedure:
The basic requirement for international students to apply to the UK Universities are:
- Entry requirements: certification of completion of 10+2/ undergraduate/ postgraduate certificates, letter of recommendation, offer letter, passport, visa, ID proofs, bank statement for financial funds
- English proficiency test: scores of any of these reputed exams IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academics, etc.
CAS (confirmation of acceptance for studies): course details, sponsor university licence number, duration of the course, tuition fee details, and other scores and certificates.
By Mithila Rathod
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