Why Britain
What attracts international students in Britain?1. Facts
2. Quality
3. Multiculturalism
4. Support Policies
5. Future Benefits
6. Ideal Tourist Attraction
Outline
Facts
GLOBAL TREND
World Bank: 50% (1999-2004)
2010: > 3 millions
2025: 8 millions
Facts
TOP DESTINATION
OECD: second best-destination (2008)
2010: 10%
Facts
TOP RATING UNIVERSITIES
Education QualityInfrastructure
Libraries
Meet learning needs
Modern but quiet
Research labs Hi-tech and amenity
Museums and Collections
Extensive resources
Education QualityFacilities
“State-of-the-art” lectures
Maximize teaching-learning
effectiveness
Can be booked for clubs, meetings,
events...
The Junior Combination Room
Informal socializing, discos...
Sporting facilities
Education Quality
Globally recognized quality
Global acceptance
Standardization Basic for job seeking
Multiculturalism
Open to new traditions, regions
and cultures
Recreations is suitable for different
tastes
International students’ centers
MulticulturalismMore knowledge
Communication and Learning
Become multicultural
MulticulturalismPreparation
Thousands international companies
Able to integrate into work
environment
Support Policies
Free healthcare
National Health Service
> 6 months
< 6 months
Private Insurance
Avoid waiting list
Support PoliciesScholarships
Thousands of scholarship
CSFP scholarship
Chevening scholarship
European Commission
Overseas award
Support Policies
More time to work while studying
Max: 10-20 hours/week
Career services
Work Experience
National Insurance Number
Future Benefits
International experience
Potential International friendshipsCultural ExposureSocial interaction
Professional Opportunities
Future Benefits
Have world-class qualification
Solid foundation for future building
Other merits
Future Benefits
Personal Growth
Exploration
Multicultural society integration
Ideal Tourist Attraction
Long-standing history
Historical PlacesArt of Architect
Ideal Tourist Attraction
Beautiful and famous natural sceneries
Ideal Tourist AttractionEase of access
Extensive transportation network Diverse medium of transport
Buses, Car, ...
Tunnel or underground
Ferry, ship, ...Airway
Learningis your KEY to SUCCESS...
Exercises
Key: What country we are learning about?
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REFERENCESFACTS:• Bashir, S. (March 2007). Trends in International Trade in Higher Education: Implications and Options for Developing Countries. The World Bank.• Number of Students Studying Abroad on Rise Globally. (2009, November 18). Retrieved from Voice of America: http://www.voanews.com/english/news/a-13-2009-11-18-voa1-70423282.html
(OECD (2010), Higher Education at a Glance 2010)• QS World University Rankings® 2010/2011. (2010). Retrieved from TopUniversities: http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings
EDUCATION QUALITY:• Studying at Oxford. (n.d.). Retrieved from University of Oxford: http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/why_oxford/studying_at_oxford/index.html• How you'll be taught. (n.d.). Retrieved from University of Cambridge: http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/teaching.html• Museums & collections. (n.d.). Retrieved from University of Cambridge: http://www.cam.ac.uk/museums/• Entertainment and other resources. (n.d.). Retrieved from University of Cambridge: http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/colleges/entertainment.html• Educational support. (n.d.). Retrieved from University of Cambridge: http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/colleges/educational.html
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EXPENDITURE/SUPPORT POLICIES:• Becoming a UK student - studying in England, UK as an international student. Universities South-West: http://www.universitiessouthwest.ac.uk/learning/InternationalStudents/becomingaUKstudent.aspx
• Scholarships for International Students in UK Universities. Ehow Family: http://www.ehow.com/list_6509767_scholarships-international-students-uk-universities.html
• Working while you study in the UK. British Council: http://www.educationuk.org/Article/Working-while-you-study-in-the-UK?ArticleTagValue=0&ArticleTagValueParam1=&ArticleTagValueParam2=
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FUTURE BENEFITS:• What are the social benefits of education? (2010). Retrieved from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/eag_highlights-2010-en/02/06/index.html?contentType=&itemId=/content/chapter/eag_highlights-2010-18-en&containerItemId=/content/serial/2076264x&accessItemIds=/content/book/eag_highlights-2010-en&mimeType=text/html
•The Economic and social benefits of education(2010). Retrieved from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/eag_highlights-2010-en/02/index.html?contentType=&itemId=/content/chapter/eag_highlights-2010-13-en&containerItemId=/content/serial/2076264x&accessItemIds=/content/book/eag_highlights-2010-en&mimeType=text/html
• Mary M. Dwyer, P. a. (2011, February). The Benefits of Study Abroad. Retrieved from Transition Abroad.com: http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0403/benefits_study_abroad.shtml
• Tara. (2010, December 23). Five Benefits of Studying Abroad. Retrieved from College and University Blog: http://www.stateuniversity.com/blog/permalink/Five-Benefits-of-Studying-Abroad.html
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