Universities in the UK regularly rank high in the rankings of the best educational institutions in the world. As of 2017, 4 universities in the United Kingdom are among the top ten universities in the world according to the reputable consulting company Quacquarelli Symonds (hereinafter referred to as QS). When compiling the rating, the following parameters were taken into account:
- level of international education communication;
- research activities of the university;
- quality of teacher training.
Cambridge University
This institution of higher education is one of the most famous universities in the UK. According to QS, it ranks first in the ranking of the best universities in the kingdom and 4th in the international ranking. It was founded in 1209. At the moment, more than 5 thousand teachers work at the university and about 17.5 thousand students study, a third of which are foreigners.
The university consists of 31 colleges, which are divided into "old" and "new". To the firstThe group includes colleges founded before 1596, and the second group includes those that opened between 1800 and 1977. New Hall, Newnham and Lucy Cavendish are three all-girls colleges. Peterhouse is the first college of the University of Cambridge. It was opened in 1284. The youngest is Robinson College, founded in 1979. Tuition fees range from £11,829 to £28,632 per year.
The University of Cambridge is the 4th most influential university in the world. It is second only to Harvard, MIT, and Stanford University. 92 Nobel Prize winners are Cambridge graduates. The most famous of them: Charles Darwin, Oliver Cromwell, Charles, Prince of Wales, Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking.
University of Oxford
This university is the oldest university in the UK. It has been teaching since 1096. In the British QS ranking, he takes 2nd place, and in the international one he is on the 6th line. The University of Oxford, along with the University of Cambridge, is part of the Russell group, which brings together 24 of the best higher education institutions in the UK.
In 1249 the first college was founded - the University College. The last open one is Templeton, which was founded in 1995 and merged with Green College 13 years later. In total, the university has 36 colleges and 6 dormitories where religious orders study.
In many respects, this institution of higher education is the bestuniversity in the UK. The cost of one year of study for foreigners ranges from 15 to 23 thousand pounds. Students who have studied at any of the British colleges for three years or spent the last three years at a UK school will have to pay about 9 thousand pounds for their studies. The most expensive program is clinical medicine, which costs over 21,000 pounds. There is also an annual fee of £7,000 paid to the college.
University College London
This institution ranks 3rd in the UK University Rankings. The university is located in the capital of England and is very young when compared with Cambridge and Oxford. University College was founded in 1826. At first it was called the University of London, and received its modern name in 1836. In the international ranking, the college ranks 7th. According to statistics, 9 out of 10 graduates find a job within 6 months of graduation.
The college consists of 7 faculties. As of 2014, the Department of Economics was the best economics department in Britain. The cost of a year of undergraduate studies is almost 16 thousand pounds. Applicants at the age of 18 can enter the college. For admission, you must submit a bachelor's degree with an average score of 4, 5, two letters of recommendation and one motivational letter. Applicants must also pass IELTS with a score of 6.5 or higher and a TOEFL score of at least 92.
The cost of a year of study inmaster's degree at University College London is about 17 thousand pounds. In addition to the above data, upon admission, the applicant must submit his resume.
Imperial College London
On the 4th line of the British ranking and the 9th international is the Imperial College London. The educational institution was founded in 1907. The college is part of the Golden Triangle group along with the universities of Cambridge and Oxford and is one of the most elite universities in the UK.
The cost of a bachelor's degree is almost 28 thousand pounds. In addition to the results of IELTS and TOEFL, the applicant must complete the International Baccaulaureate program. To enter the magistracy, you must pay from 13 thousand pounds.
University of Edinburgh
This establishment was founded in 1583. In terms of seniority, the Scottish university is ranked 6th among British universities; in the 20th century, British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill was its rector.
Foreign students who want to get a bachelor's degree have to pay 23.5 thousand dollars a year for tuition, and those who plan to enroll in a master's program will have to pay about 18 thousand dollars. For UK residents, tuition prices are slightly lower. The cost of a master's degree is 17.5 thousand dollars a year, and a bachelor's degree - 12.5 thousand dollars. You also need to pay additionally from 664 to 1265 dollars per month for accommodation.
King's College London
This establishment is one of the most famousuniversities in the world. The college was founded in 1829 by order of King George IV.
The cost of undergraduate education is almost 24 thousand dollars a year for foreigners and 12.5 thousand a year for citizens of the United Kingdom. For master's studies, you need to pay 25,740 and 7,500 dollars a year for foreigners and British citizens, respectively. Tuition does not include accommodation fees, which range from $1,000 to $2,000 per month.
University of Manchester
The 7th place in the ranking of the best higher education institutions in the UK according to QS is the University of Manchester. It was founded in 1824 and belongs to the "red brick" universities. The university in its current form began to exist in 2004 after the merger of the University of Manchester Victoria and its Institute of Science and Technology.
The cost of training is from 19 to 22 thousand pounds. Living and transport costs are approximately £11,000 per year. There is also a preparatory program worth £11,940 and £15,140 for 3 and 4 semesters respectively.
University of Bristol
Like Manchester, the University of Bristol is a red brick university. It was founded in 1909. Part of the Russell group. At the moment, the university has 2.5 thousand teachers and almost 19 thousand students, a quarter of whom are citizens of other states.
The cost of a year of study for international students is almost 20 thousand US dollars. For holders of a UK passport, the rates are lower - 9 thousand US dollars. The cost of living and transportation is approximately one and a half thousand dollars a month. In order to enter the 1st year of a bachelor's degree, a Russian student must have an A-Level equivalent diploma and graduate from the 1st year of a higher educational institution in Russia. It is also necessary to confirm the level of English proficiency and pass the LNAT exam.
University of Warwick
The University of Warwick is located in Coventry. It was founded in 1965 and is also part of the Russell group. The university consists of 4 faculties: medical, social sciences, humanitarian and scientific and technical. In total, more than 20 thousand students study at the University of Warwick.
For admission, the applicant must confirm the level of English proficiency by passing the IELTS and TOEFL tests. It is also necessary to submit a UCAS form between September 1 and October 15. The cost of education is from 15 to 30 thousand pounds per year. Annual living expenses - from 10 thousand pounds.
UK Open University
This higher education institution of open education was founded in 1969 by decree of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The Open University (hereinafter referred to as the OU) was created with the aim of providing an opportunity for people who aspire to get a higher education to study in any convenientplace for them. OU is one of the largest universities in the Kingdom. More than 200 thousand people are trained in it.
The university uses a large number of methods that allow students to study remotely. One of the British agencies that assess the quality of education gave the OU an excellent rating. In the mid-2000s, the educational institution occupied the first line in the ranking of the best universities in the UK.
