| |9 October 2018HIGHERReviewA significant advantage for students studying in the UK is the collegiate system whereby smaller colleges offer specialized courses but are affiliated to and accredited by major universitiesuniversities globally, with a reputation for research and learning that is second to none. A significant advantage for students studying in the UK is the collegiate system where-by smaller colleges offer specialized courses but are affil-iated to and accredited by major universities. The shorter duration of undergraduate and postgraduate study in the UK helps to keep the cost of tuition fees and living expens-es lower. It enables a more intense, in-depth programme of study which is why students pursuing specialized courses such as medicine and law are immersed in their particular area of specialization from the very first day on campus.While most undergraduate courses take three years to complete, postgraduate courses generally last a year. The access and connectivity that the UK enjoys not just to Eu-rope, but to the rest of the world, opens up new horizons for students through study abroad and sandwich cours-es, where students are able to work in industry or study abroad. These four years courses are offered with an in-built work experience which normally takes place in the third year. A student's placement typically depends on the area of study; for example, a languages student might study at a university outside Britain, while business students will work with companies either in the UK or away, and those in the sciences might well benefit from experience in a lab-oratory setting.It is no surprise then, that the very best intellectual talent is associated with the United Kingdom. Many of the world's greatest thinkers and leaders including Mahatma Gandhi and Desmond Tutu have studied in the UK. It is estimated that UK universities and research institutions have produced over 100 Nobel Prize winners. UK univer-sities are known to deliver affordable, intellectually stim-ulating, and an undisputed excellent quality of education. Historically as well, the UK has been known to welcome international students and provide them with a foundation and platform that will equip them with the skills needed to become leaders in their chosen fields. This is achieved in a lively, diverse and welcoming community which makes for lifelong associations and friendships, making it a leading choice for students.
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