There are two parallel frameworks for higher education qualifications of UK degree-awarding bodies, one that applies to Scotland and one that operates in the rest of the UK. These are:
These frameworks are the principal national reference points for academic standards in UK higher education. There are 160 universities and colleges in the UK that are permitted to award a wide variety of degrees to suit most educational aspirations.
Within the UK, responsibility for education is delegated to each of the four jurisdictions: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. There are differences between the four countries in the educational systems in place, the qualifications offered, and how these are regulated. The differences are most pronounced in general and secondary education. As a result, there are several different qualifications and credit frameworks.
There are various league tables and rankings that compare universities. Some of the most popular are The Times Higher Education rankings (THE) and the QS World University Rankings. UK education is highly regarded for its quality assurance mechanisms, which ensure that every part of the education system is supported by clear frameworks and standards and assessed against them. These are directed by education policy.
Program | Duration |
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Foundation degrees (Fd A/Fd Sc) | 1 year |
Degrees (such as BA, B.Sc, BEng) | 3 years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 4 years in Scotland |
Sandwich degrees | 4 years with a year in industry |
Integrated courses (where masters is awarded as the first degree such as MEng) | 4 years |
Program | Duration |
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Taught Masters (such as MA, M.Sc., LLM, MBA, MRes) | 1 year |
Research Masters (such as MPhil, PhD, DPhil) | 2-3 years |
Higher Education Institutes (HEI) are those who provide continuing education to students after secondary school. These include universities, independent colleges and institutes that specialize in continuing adult learning programs. The degrees awarded by such institute may be Bachelor, Master or diploma degrees.
There are altogether more than 160 universities in the UK and are spread all over the country whereas a huge number of universities are based in London and many universities often have their own campus in London too. No matter which university you choose, you can always be assured of the highest quality of education in your chosen program. Universities in the UK have years of experience and teaching and learning and educating national and international students and supporting them to launch their careers.
Stringent quality checks and a strong commitment for excellence has made UK HEI’s best in the world. UK HEI’s have been known for ground breaking research and publication besides teaching.
The universities mentioned here are the most sought-after universities and admissions are highly competitive as well as can be very expensive for an average student aspiring for studying in the UK. Students often choose universities based on the availability of the programs, affordability of the tuition fees, career outcomes after education and location.
Location can be an important factor in choosing the universities because of the fact that most students go abroad not only for purely educational purpose but also for experience life and culture in a foreign country in addition to get some hands-on skills aside from the university studies. Most of the Nepalese students usually choose universities based in either London or other major cities, however choosing a university in a rural setting can also be equally fruitful if one likes calm and peaceful environment instead of hustle and bustle of the city life.
These are some of the most popular universities chosen by Nepalese students for their higher studies in the UK, however individual preferences based on the availability of the course, specialisations tracks offered and affordability may vary from one student to another. We ask you to consult us before randomly choosing a university simply because your friend is studying as what applies to one may not apply to other.
As a student planning to study in the UK, it is very important to focus on who you really want to become, what kind of career do you envisage and plan accordingly instead of just thinking of going to the UK in the name of higher studies and that is where we fit in to guide you about the university and the programs and provide you with end to end solutions in your study abroad journey.