Top 10 Universities in the United Kingdom

 

Nowadays, students are more likely to pursue a degree abroad in nations with strong educational ties, such as the UK. The top affordable universities in the UK for international students are listed below, along with their average tuition costs. All prices are in British pounds, and postgraduate fees have been mentioned separately.

 

Top 10 Universities in UK for Indian Students 

Here is a list of the most talked-about universities in the UK for further studies-

 

• Buckingham University 

 

The only autonomous institution in the United Kingdom with a Royal Charter is the University of Buckingham. It still employs a tutorial system akin to Oxbridge and has 2,000 students from 90 nations enrolled. Since 2006, the University has led the UK's National Student Survey regarding student happiness, and its English, Business, and Law Departments have received top marks.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £17,160
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £12,240 - £18,000
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £16,650
  
  

 

• London Metropolitan University 

 

There are 22,000 students at London Metropolitan University, located in the city's heart. The Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, and The Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture, and Design are the four faculties that makeup London Metropolitan's three campuses in Moorgate, Aldgate, and Holloway.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £10,950
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £11,700
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £14,100
  
  

 

• Teesside University

 

In 1992, Teesside University in Middlesbrough, northeastern England, was granted full university status. It was the first modern university to receive a Times Higher Education Award and currently enrols more than 30,000 full- and part-time students.

Since 1992, it has won nine National Teaching Fellowships for exceptional teaching. Teesside University received the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2013 for its outstanding enterprise and commercial involvement efforts.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £10,750
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £10,950
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £13,100 

 

 

• Staffordshire University

 

Established in 1992, Staffordshire University has two campuses in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. There are currently 12,000 students enrolled there. Numerous two-year "quick track" degrees in business, law, and computer science are available from the university.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £10,900
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £12,800
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £13,950
  
  

 

• Leeds Trinity University

 

Established in 1966, Leeds Trinity University received full university status in 2012. Despite being one of just two Catholic universities in the UK, it accepts students from all backgrounds. Traditional university strengths include teacher preparation and theology, but recent investments have been made to develop media studies and journalism degrees. Students now have access to full studios in a variety of fields. Six months after graduating, 95% of Leeds Trinity students are employed or enrolled in further education.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £11,250
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £11,750
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £12,250
  
  

 

• Bolton University

 

The University of Bolton was established in 1824 as the Bolton Mechanics Institute. Subsequently, the institution underwent some changes, received the authority to grant taught degrees in 1990, and received its current name in 2005. There are now more than 11,000 enrolled in this prestigious institution.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £11,250
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £11,250
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £12,500
  
  

 

• University of Birmingham

 

A little more than 150 kilometres north of London, in Birmingham, lies the original "redbrick" university of Great Britain. With roots going back to the 1825 Birmingham Medical School, it was established in 1900 as the replacement for Mason Science College. 

The University of Birmingham received the 2014 University of the Year Award from The Times Higher Education.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £15,250
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £17,820
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £25,000
  
  

 

• Coventry University

 

In the 2015 Times and Sunday Times University Guide, Coventry University received the title of "Modern University of the Year." It was the first among top universities in the UK to offer specialised degrees like disaster management and ethical hacking. It has since added forensic chemistry and other specialised talents to its course offerings. 

The Start-Up Cafe promotes networking with nearby firms and supports the university's focus on future employment.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £15,250
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £17,820
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £25,000
  
  

 

• The University of Cumbria

 

With campuses in Carlisle, Lancaster, and Ambleside, all in the northwest of England near the picturesque Lake District, the University of Cumbria was established in 2007. In addition, the University operates a top-ranked speciality teacher-education facility in London, according to Ofsted. 

Across its six sites, there are little over 10,500 students. Cumbria offers various specialised faculties, from agriculture and forestry to teacher training and English, as it was created by merging many pre-existing institutions. 

The University of Cumbria also maintains tight ties with the regional creative arts scene, which benefits the school's media, design, and art programmes.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £10,500
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £10,800 – 12,000
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £15,500
  
  

 

• York St. John University

 

York St. John University sprung from two Anglican teacher preparation institutions that were established in York in 1841 (for men) and 1846 (for women), respectively. It has one campus in York's historic city centre and was given university status in 2006. There are now about 6,000 students enrolled.

• Tuition fees for undergraduate programs: £10,000
• Postgraduate tuition fees: £10,000
• Cost of pursuing MBA: £13,000

 

Why Are UK Universities Recommended for Higher Studies?

The United Kingdom, which has more than 130 universities, is a popular study-abroad destination for students from all over the world and provides top-notch education.

In addition to its highly sought-after degrees, the UK is a popular place to study abroad for the following reasons -

• Shorter Courses - Undergraduate programmes in the UK last three years, with alternatives for integrated programmes that are even shorter. Students often spend less money over shorter periods to obtain a suitable course from their chosen professional courses
• Cultural diversity: Credit goes to the 200,000 international students studying in the UK. You can interact with a wide range of people.
• Work while you are studying - The British government allows international students to work up to 20 hours per week in a part-time job during breaks.

 

• Lucrative Job Prospects - Top firms look for graduates with skills from top colleges, which is one of the reasons graduates from British universities get hired immediately after graduation.

 

 

Conclusion 

This concludes our article on the UK university list. Want to pursue your ambitions of studying in the UK?

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