Temperate; Moderated by prevailing Southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one half of the days are overcast.
Time Difference
London 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind.
There are more than 3,000 educational institutions that welcome international students in the UK. You can choose from a variety of routes through the education and training system, combining different types of course according to your needs and abilities.
Why study in the UK?
Number of legendary institutions, recognize abilities of students, harvest new ideas, inspires brilliance and by nuturing talent and aptitude produce global winners. UK offers renowned academic standards with flexible teaching system and shorter value packed courses. Contemporary skills and curricula will increase employability and career opportunities UK education enjoys a reputation for unsurpassed quality. With a history dating back almost eight hundred years, the UK way of learning has inspired education systems all over the world.
UK qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the world. UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building future, boosting career and prospects for a higher salary.UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment.
Universities, colleges and schools continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria.Many other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK.
EDUCATION SYSTEM:
10+2+3+1
After 10th a student has a option of doing 2 years of National diploma or A Level
After 12th a student can go for 3 years of Bachelor degree, which can be completed in two ways; one direct admission to University, second by doing HND course for two years in college and than one last year in University – Normally fees of colleges are cheaper compared to university so, cost benefit.
After completion of Bachelors Degree student pursues Master degree, which is normally of one year duration.
After completion of Master degree one can pursue PhD, which may take around 3 to 5 years to complete.
UK degrees can take only three years and postgraduate master's courses only one year ' compared with four years and two years in most other countries also Pakistani qualifications are recognised in UK so students don’t need to waste presious time doing foundation or bridging courses.
UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore more efficient in terms of time and money.
