Want to learn new language & skills, or experience a different climate or a different culture? There are lots of reasons to study abroad. You have the whole world at your fingertips and with countless options, it’s not difficult to choose a program and a country. Here are some of the best countries to study and some reasons why it’s recommended to study there.
A popular study abroad destination, the UK comes second to USA in terms of student enrolees from India and China. This makes up a total of 48% students in the UK. The past year, over 11,500 UK students have travelled to study in the US and 38,000 Americans went to study in UK.
In the UK, scholarship programs are competitive. This is why you should plan in advance if you want to apply in the UK.
English is the primary spoken language in UK and this is one of the advantages of UK as a study abroad destination. The University College London (UCL) had the largest number of international students in the 2014-15, recording a number of 20,745 EU and non-EU international students.
These are the three (3) most popular programs taken by international students: Business & Administration, Engineering & Technology, and Law.
Europe is a prime destination to study abroad.Italy was the second most popular destination for US students. Last academic year, there were over 33,500 US students studied in Italy. A majority of Italian students went to study in neighboring countries like France, Switzerland, Germany, UK, Austria, & Spain.
Why study in Italy? The country is diverse -cultural cities such as Rome & Milan while Venice, Naples, and Florence are remote towns surrounded by the natural beauty of vineyards, mountains and stunning coastlines.
There are 89 universities in Italy with programs for study abroad students. However, accommodation and living costs in Italy are relatively high compared to many countries in Central Europe. Fees start at around €1000-1500 ($1060 – $1600) per academic year.
With 74 universities to choose from, Spain is the third most popular study abroad destinations. There are many institutes located in Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville. University of Barcelona is ranked as one of the best universities in the world. Law, Arts & Humanities, Marketing & Finance, Science degrees, Spanish courses and Hospitality Management are the most popular courses.
There is much more to Spain than good food and lovely sites. The cost of education is relatively cheap compared to other European countries. Tuition fees at public institutions typically range between €700 and €1300 (approx $750 – $1400) per year.
One of the advantages of studying in Spain is you can explore the rest of Europe on a budget.
The city of love is the fourth most popular study abroad destination students. For the past academic year, a whopping total of 250,000 international students are enrolled in France. All 83 public universities in France are funded by the national government. They offer affordable education to students from France to overseas. French is the primary spoken language and you need to have a good conversational knowledge of the language before you can study there.
There are Ten (10) French Universities which are ranked highest in the world. Tuition fees range from $1000 a year – the cheapest university tuition fees in the world. Some of the popular courses are Space & Aviation, Teaching, Law, Science & Medicine. If you want to hone foreign language or culinary skills, France is the best destination for you to study.
Germany remains a popular destination for international students around the world. The Technische Universitat Munchen, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat, Munchen and Ruprecht-Karls-Universitat Heidelberg are three of the most prestigious universities in Germany. Students are mainly located in Berlin, Munich, Heidelberg, Cologne and Frankfurt. Most of these international students take courses in Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, History & Philosophy.
There are no tuition fees for undergraduate studies (foreign or local students). But an administration fee needs to be paid per semester. Also one of the cheapest, the cost per year of education in Germany is only under $1000. The main language is German but English is the second language. It has an efficient public transport network which means students can travel cheaply. Germany is another cost-effective option for international students.
The sun may not always shine in Ireland, but the country has a very welcoming atmosphere for foreign students. It has 7 universities (all in the top universities), 14 Institutes of Technology and 7 Colleges of Education. Some institutions also offer specialist education on the following areas: business, law, arts & design and music.
The Trinity College Dublin which was founded in 1592 is the oldest and one of the world’s most renowned universities. The UK is the top destination for Irish students to study abroad. Ireland has a young population which makes it a good destination for students, apart from free tuition.
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