Top Facts about London

Top facts about the UK – Home to top universities in the world, London houses over 100,000 international students who come to the country to study. Every year international students from over 200 different countries throng to London to be part of premier universities in London, making the United Kingdom a diverse, vibrant and global country. London alone houses over 45 multi-faculty universities that are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and world-class amenities. Along with providing world-class education, the country also delivers students a safe retreat for developing their minds and creating pioneers.

Cost-effective living and scholarships to various programs in the UK have made the country a favorable study abroad destination for students from India and various parts of the world. Unable to score a scholarship, candidates can look at various education loans in the United Kingdom provided by various banks to meet tuition costs and make education in the UK a reality. A maximum number of times candidates choose a destination based on courses and cost of studying. As more and more students opt for the United Kingdom as their preferred destination for higher studies, we enlighten our readers about top facts about the UK.

• Preferred Destination: One of the most sought-after studies abroad destinations, the United Kingdom is home to over 100,000 international students who solely come into the country to study. Click here: UK Student Visa Guide
• Top Universities: London is home to over 45 multi-faculty universities that come equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and world-class amenities. Click Here: List of Top Universities in the UK
• Spoilt Over Choice: Universities in London offer over 30,000 courses for students to choose from. These courses range from Law, Marketing, Medicine, and Politics to Zoology Accounting Business, and Engineering. Click Here: Top Courses in the UK

• Student-friendly: An incentive for most students, the post-study work period for Graduates and Post-Graduates which was brought down to 3 months from the earlier period of 2 years has after much criticism been brought up to 6 months. Students now have six months to search for a job and get their Tier 4 visa (General Student Visa) converted to Tier 2 visa (General Work Visa). Click here: Post Study Work Permit in the UK
• Nob(ly) Sound: A centre for academic excellence – London is home to over 70 Nobel Prize laureates who have either studied or worked at a London university. Check out: Oxford University Notable Alumni
• Milestones: Students and staff at London universities have significantly contributed to shaping modern life, including the discovery of penicillin, fingerprints, and DNA, among other discoveries. Click here: Top jobs in the UK
• Readers Delight: A knowledge hub and a reader’s paradise, London in the United Kingdom offers excellent academic support and facilities for students. London also houses 120 different libraries, including the British Library which houses over 150 million books. A popular belief states that every year over 3 million new items are added to the British Library collection.
• Recreational haven: ‘All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy’ – besides providing the best of universities, London is also a great retreat. Students are encouraged to take out time from their busy schedule and try out the many attractions that London provides and all at pocket-friendly rates. London is dotted with several museums and art galleries, cinemas, parks, live music venues, restaurants and pubs, and bars – providing students with a perfect escape from their otherwise hectic life. Read: Gaurav shares his experience of studying in London