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Go to University Abroad!
An introduction to international
higher education for British
students.
A Presentation by
Jenni Stedman
A Star Future Ltd
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The UK University Situation
• 2010 – 209,000 students without
places
• 2011 – 250,000 students without
places
• 2012 – 50,000 places without
students BUT up to £9,000 fees
per year!
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Why Go Abroad?
EMPLOYABILITY
• International Experience Helps
You Stand Out from the Crowd
• Good University = Good
Graduate Job Opportunities
• Work Experience as Part of Your
Studies
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Why Go Abroad?
LEARN A LANGUAGE
• Improve Your Earning Potential
• Experience a Different Culture
BUT
• You don’t need to be good at
languages to go abroad
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Why Go Abroad?
SPECIALISATION
The best courses may not be in
this country
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Why Go Abroad?
LOCATION
Better weather, better lifestyle,
different opportunities
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Why Go Abroad?
FUN
• Student life is different in other
countries but it still exists
• Most universities actively
welcome British students
• Make friends from all around the
world
• Now is the time to go!
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How to Study Abroad?
FULL DEGREES ABROAD
• 2, 3 or 4 years
• Does it include work experience?
• Class Sizes
• Teaching Style
• Apply directly to the University
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How to Study Abroad?
DOUBLE DEGREES & OTHER
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Study in Two or More Countries
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How to Study Abroad?
EXCHANGE/SEMESTER
ABROAD
• 6 months – 1 year abroad
• Part of a British degree
• Part of a 3 year or 4 year degree
• Can take British student
loans/grants with you
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Where to go?
USA/CANADA
Cost of tuition
£3,000-£26,000
Cost of living
£7,000
Total
£10k - £33k
• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly…5,000
universities to choose from
• Education Culture Shock
• Scholarships – easier to find at private
universities (academic, sport, music)
• Student Loans – difficult to find
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Where to go?
AUSTRALIA
Cost of tuition
£16,000-19,000
Cost of living
£10,000
• World Class Education (8 universities in
World top 200)
• Similar style education to UK
• Excellent Career Prospects
Total
£26,000+
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Where to go?
EUROPE
Cost of tuition
£0 - £12,000
Cost of living
£7,500
Total
• Public Universities – Cheap BUT rarely
teach in English
• Private Universities – Amongst best in
the world. Similar cost to UK universities
and some award scholarships
£7,500-£19,500
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Where to go?
THE NETHERLANDS
• Study in English
Cost of tuition
£1,500
Cost of living
£7,000
Total
£8,500
• Excellent Universities
• Low Tuition Fees
• Grants and Loans from Dutch
Government
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Where to go?
SCANDINAVIA
Cost of tuition
NONE
Cost of living
£9,000
Total
• No Tuition Fees for EU Students
• High quality, practical education
• Free language lessons
• Some courses taught in English
£9,000
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What does Uni cost in England?
COUNTRY
USA
Australia
TUITION
LIVING
£3k -£26k £7,000
£16,000
£10,000
TOTAL
£10k-£33k
£26,000
£3,250
£4,500
£7,750
£4k-£12k
£6,000
£10k-£18k
£1,500
£7,000
£8,500
£0
£9,000
£9,000
£9,000
£9,000
£18,000
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What’s Your Next Move?
• Fill out an Enquiry Form
• Visit: www.astarfuture.co.uk
• Visit: www.studyinholland.co.uk
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Brits Studying Abroad
or Dutch Degrees
•
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ANY QUESTIONS?
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