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Explore International Higher Education Opportunities for British Students

Learn about the benefits of studying abroad: better career prospects, language skills, specialization, diverse locations, and fun student life. Discover where to study and how to apply for different programs. Start your global educational journey today!

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Explore International Higher Education Opportunities for British Students

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  1. Go to University Abroad! An introduction to international higher education for British students. A Presentation by Mark Huntington A Star Future Ltd astarfuture.co.uk

  2. 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! astarfuture.co.uk

  3. 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 astarfuture.co.uk

  4. 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 astarfuture.co.uk

  5. Why Go Abroad? • SPECIALISATION • The best courses may not be in this country astarfuture.co.uk

  6. Why Go Abroad? • LOCATION • Better weather, better lifestyle, different opportunities astarfuture.co.uk

  7. 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! astarfuture.co.uk

  8. 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 astarfuture.co.uk

  9. How to Study Abroad? • DOUBLE DEGREES & OTHER INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS • Study in Two or More Countries • Degree programmes structured to include international experience • Gain a world class education astarfuture.co.uk

  10. 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 astarfuture.co.uk

  11. Where to go? • USA/CANADA • 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 Cost of tuition £3,000-£26,000 Cost of living £7,000 Total £10k- £33k astarfuture.co.uk

  12. Where to go? • AUSTRALIA • World Class Education (8 universities in World top 200) • Similar style education to UK • Excellent Career Prospects Cost of tuition £16,000- 19,000 Cost of living £10,000 Total £26,000+ astarfuture.co.uk

  13. Where to go? • EUROPE • Public Universities – Cheap BUT rarely teach in English • Private Universities – Amongst best in the world. Similar cost to UK universities and some award scholarships Cost of tuition £800-£12,000 Cost of living £7,500 Total £8,300-£19,500 astarfuture.co.uk

  14. Where to go? • THE NETHERLANDS • Study in English • Excellent Universities • Low Tuition Fees • Grants and Loans from Dutch Government Cost of tuition £1,500 Cost of living £7,000 Total £8,500 studyinholland.co.uk

  15. Where to go? • SCANDINAVIA • No Tuition Fees for EU Students • High quality, practical education • Free language lessons • Some courses taught in English Cost of tuition NONE Cost of living £9,000 Total £9,000 astarfuture.co.uk

  16. What does Uni cost in England? astarfuture.co.uk

  17. What’s Your Next Move? • Fill Out An Enquiry Form • Visit: www.astarfuture.co.uk • Visit: www.studyinholland.co.uk • facebook: Brits Studying Abroad or Dutch Degrees • twitter: astarfuture • ANY QUESTIONS astarfuture.co.uk

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