Literacy Rate
The UK puts a high value on education and boasts a 99
percent literacy rate, according to the United Nations Association - UK. Among
34 countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD), the UK ranked 17th in terms of literacy and 15th for
numeracy in 2019.
education is just as important as expertise and skills. In fact, 81 percent of
adults aged 25–64 have completed upper secondary education. In the OECD's
Programme for International Student Assessment, the average student scored 500
in maths, science, and reading literacy. The OECD average for this is 486,
indicating that the UK educational system is higher than average in terms of
quality.
Academic Excellence
The United Kingdom is one of
the world’s most popular destinations for overseas students to study higher
education, with more than 500,000 international students enrolling each year.
Including the students in the UK and the students enrolling in British courses overseas,
the UK teaches over 1 million international students each year, and has reached
every country on earth.
Studying in the UK is
equivalent to studying at a world-renowned institution. The United Kingdom
currently has six institutions in the Global University Rankings, with the
Universities of Oxford and Cambridge both scoring 100 percent when it comes to
their academic reputations.
In the 2021 QS World University Rankings,
several UK institutions made it into the Top 50, out of more than 5,500 institutions
evaluated. These are: University of Oxford (5th), University of Cambridge
(7th), Imperial College London (8th), UCL (10th), University of Edinburgh
(20th), University of Manchester (27th), King’s College London (31st), and the London
School of Economics and Political Science (49th).
Quality of Life
According to the OECD Better
Life Index by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the
United Kingdom ranks above the average in terms of education and skills,
environmental quality, social connections, personal security, income and
wealth, civic engagement, health status, jobs and earnings, and subjective
well-being.
In Uswitch study on the
quality of life, the United Kingdom ranked at fifth place among the 15 largest nations
in Europe. The list looked at cost of living, technology and communications,
health and well-being, and other factors. The UK also spent the most percentage
of its GDP on culture and recreation.
high, and international students would certainly enjoy their time there.
Safety & Security
The UK is overall a safe place
to live in. It has relatively low crime rates and a trusted police force. A vast
majority of scholars spend a year in the UK without incident; however, crime is
not unknown, and it’s always best to stay vigilant and not leave possessions
unattended in bars, restaurants, or libraries.
When walking at night, a
student should plan the route and, if possible, stick to well-lit busy streets.
many town centres can be noisy and loud on Friday and Saturday nights when the
pubs and clubs are emptying. It’s also always a good idea to make copies of
personal documents such as a passport and the Biometric Residence Permit and to
keep these in a separate place. Most universities in the UK also have 24-hour on-campus
security teams who can provide additional safety measures.
Cultural Diversity
The United Kingdom is open to
new religions and cultures and has a very inclusive community. Whilst it does
retain some long-held customs, such as maintaining a royal party, the United
Kingdom has changed dramatically and has become much more cosmopolitan and
multicultural. With London being a hub for many foreign students, the UK is
seen as a destination of great diversity in the education sector.
Christians make up about 50 percent of the religious population, and are
largely split between Catholicism and the Church of England. In addition to
Christianity, the UK also has a considerable number of practicing members of
other major world religions.
English. In Wales, some people still speak Welsh, but since all Welsh people
also speak English, students generally only need to speak English in the
country. The UK has a lot of dialects, and some of them can be hard to
understand, even for English people. Dialects include Cockney (probably the
most common, and mostly spoken by people from London), Brummy, Mancunian, West
Country, Scouser, and Geordie, among others.
Working whilst studying
International students in the
UK are allowed to work up to 20 hours at maximum per week during term-time and
full-time during holiday breaks. But there are many restrictions and conditions
students must follow in order to be allowed to work. Generally, international
students are able to work – or look for work – in the UK at any skill level for
up to two years, or three years if they are a PhD graduate.
Eligibility to work in the UK
whilst studying depends on two major restrictions: those set by universities,
and those set by state-run official institutions. First and foremost, students
must ensure that their work doesn’t keep them from their studies.
International students can easily find a
part-time job in the UK, especially in big cities like London. Some colleges
and universities may allow students to work only within the campus. However,
international students cannot claim public funds (benefits) and pensions, work
in certain jobs, for example as a professional sportsperson or sports coach, or
be self-employed.
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