With the UK being known for their large universities and their high level of education, they also charge tuition fees that are above average in Europe. The amount of taxes that students have to pay varies in the different countries of the United Kingdom. Because public support is mostly only for UK students, and the cost of living in general in cities is pretty high, students outside the UK should make sure you have a solid plan of financing of their studies in the United Kingdom.

Scholarships

EU students in the UK can apply for specific scholarships. There is a wide variety of awards. You can find uncommon and also need or scholarship of independent activity. Most are for graduate studies, but there are a limited number of undergraduates.

The National Scholarship Program is a national program that provides low-income students, UK and the European Union with financial support. Individual college or university must submit applications.

UK research councils also fund some research grant projects carried out by UK and EU students. The research areas eligible for funding are Arts and Humanities; Biotechnology and Biological Sciences; Physical sciences and engineering; Economic and social research; Medical research; the natural environment and Science and technology.

Student Jobs

EU students have the right to have a job in the UK, in the same way that students do. They do not need a single work visa, and there is no restriction on the number of hours they can work. However, it is necessary to obtain a National Insurance Number so that the correct tax and deduction for National Insurance can be made.

Job prospects are suitable for students in the UK universities, with specialized career guidance services at most universities and thousands of job vacancies for students.

Things to consider

• Does the university provide the right course options and flexibility for you?
• How does it rank for student satisfaction and care?
• What are your career forecasts? What percentages of its students go straight into employment or further study after qualifying?
• What are the educating standards like?
• How does it function regarding research activity?
• What facilities are on offer? Consider things such as libraries, lecture halls and study spaces
• Are there extra-curricular events such as student unions, societies, and sports teams?
• Is the university based on campus or spread out over a city?
• Where in the UK? Studying in a city center London University will be an unlike experience to a small scale university in Wales that is near to the countryside.
• What are the course charges and settlement costs and standards like?
• Do UK authorities identify the institution as having UK degree-awarding powers?

Specialist universities

Many UK universities are world famous for their subjects, courses, professors, and tutors. There are also universities and colleges that have an extreme focus on a specific subject area, such as business, art, and design, music or engineering.

These institutions offer highly specialized study in UK in your chosen field, and you will be surrounded by like-minded students – great for focused development, future contacts as well as making friends.