Country Profile UK
Geographical Location | North west of Europe |
Capital | London |
Size | 243,610 kmĀ² |
Neighbouring countries | Ireland, France |
Population | 64.1 (2013) |
Weather | |
Main Airports | Heathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead, Manchester |
Average Number of International students | 435,495 (2013/2014) |
Length of Higher Education Academic Programs
Foundation/ Bridging/ Preparation Year | 1 academic year |
First Degree (Bachelor) | 3 academic years |
Postgraduate Certificate | 1 academic year |
Postgraduate Diploma | 1 academic year |
Master Foundation/Pre-Master | 1.2&3 terms |
Second Degree (Master) | 1 year (12 months) |
Third Degree (PhD) | 3 years (4 years with MPhil) |