About United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (which is usually shortened to just the UK or the United Kingdom) is a political union made up of four countries, England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. England, Scotland and Wales share the island of Great Britain. The fourth country, Northern Ireland, is a portion of another island, which is split between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, an independent country, in the south. The UK also has overseas territories such as Bermuda and Gibraltar. The UK is a major political and economic force, with membership in the G8 and an economy that is the fifth largest in the world and second largest in Europe. Its capital is London.
Required Tests In United Kingdom
For Undergraduate and Post Graduate programs, English Language proficiency test (IELTS or TOEFL) are required before the university confirms admission. The IELTS is organized by the British Council and results take 2-3 weeks.
The minimum scores usually required are 6.0 to 7.0 for IELTS and 213 to 250 (CBT) for TOEFL.
For MBA programs in good universities, a good GMAT score is required, in addition to IELTS or TOEFL scores and work experience of 2-3 years, in addition to decent academic performance at the Bachelor’s level.
Cost of Education
For international students, universities set their own fees and they vary by subject and by institution. The average costs of tuition in various fields are:
Under Graduation (3-4yrs): £11,000 to £20,500 per year(at some top universities it can cost up to £25,000 per year)
Post Graduation: £12,000 to £20,000 per year(at some top universities it can cost up to £25,000 per year)
Scholarships: £1000-£20000.