You can study for free in the UK only by receiving a scholarship or grant. The largest scholarship program is Chevening. Russia is on the list of countries whose citizens can apply for the help of this fund. It is noteworthy that a person who already has a higher education and professional experience can become a scholar. For our compatriots, the requirements are as follows: completed higher education, Russian citizenship and permanent residence in the Russian Federation, two years of work in the chosen specialty, planned work in Russia after graduation from the UK, a high level of English proficiency. You can choose any specialty for training: politics and international relationships, science and space, economics, business and innovation, law and public administration, architecture, ecology, energy, journalism. The amount of the scholarship is 24 thousand pounds - 12 thousand for tuition (if it is more expensive, the rest is paid by the student) and 12 for accommodation and meals.

Scholarships can be obtained not only for training in popular areas (political science, management, finance, and others), but also for more highly specialized, for example, engineering or creative specialties. Moreover, you can enter universities and study on a scholarship right after school, in some - even from the age of 16.

By the way, about the school. Britain also has its own exam, and schoolchildren are actively preparing for it before entering a university. Foreign applicants are no exception. Moreover, due to the difference in education systems, a student from Russia, the CIS and other countries cannot enter a university without passing the British Unified State Exam - the A-level exam. It is aimed at preparing the applicant for study at the university in the chosen direction and, of course, for foreigners, - in-depth study of English. Training program: three or four subjects required for admission to a particular specialty. Not only for admission, but also in order to be able to apply for a scholarship, it is simply necessary to successfully pass the A-level. So, many universities and foundations set a certain grade, a score for an exam as a criterion for selecting future scholarship holders. For example, for admission to an engineering degree, the exam score must be AAB (mathematics, physics and English) - where A is "excellent", B is "good". Those. in two of the three subjects you need to get "excellent".

A-level should be taken not only by graduate students, but also by adults who want to enter a British university. By the way, in order to prepare for it and go through a training program, it is not necessary to go to the UK - there are language centers and schools in Russia that are accredited to study under the A-level program. You can also study online - there are now many resources dedicated to this.

There is also International Baccalaureate - a program created to develop student mobility. Roughly speaking, it is an intensive bachelor's degree program for foreigners. There are schools in which classes on this program are held in many countries, including Russia. For admission to a UK university, a prospective student is required to complete a two-year course (Diploma program), at the end of which six exams are passed and one essay is written. The maximum score for each of them is seven points. To enter universities, you need to score a certain number of points - each educational institution can set its own minimum.

Most often, International Baccalaureate results are required from applicants for master's programs. At the same time, it is not at all necessary that IB will replace the A-level - universities can only accept the results of a single exam.

Sometimes it may be necessary to pass one of the international standardized tests, especially for technical specialties.

But nevertheless, the criterion remains irreplaceable, inalienable and always relevant - knowledge of English in high level and the presence of an international certificate (CAE, ILTES). The passing score for these exams can be from 5.5 to 8, depending on the university and direction.

In general, it is real to study in the UK for free, but you need to prepare longer and more thoroughly to prepare for admission and receive a scholarship than to study at a university. home country.

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System higher education in the UK is a classic model:
Bachelor's (BA, BSc) + Master's (MA, MSc).
Duration bachelor riata- 3 years, BScHour programs - 4 years, including internship at a foreign university and internship at the enterprise.
Duration magistracy- 1 year.
Admission to the university for the bachelor's degree is carried out on the basis of a competition of certificates, which are submitted to the centralized UCAS commission, and from there they are sent to the universities chosen by the applicant. You can choose up to 5 universities. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Asking the question - "in the UK how to enter?" - remember that you "kill two birds with one stone" at once - you get an internationally recognized higher education and bring your knowledge to perfection of English language- absolutely necessary in the modern world.
How to enter such universities after the Russian school?
There is a simple way - and in particular in England, but we will not talk about this here, since we are talking about higher education now.

So what does a Russian student need to know about British colleges?

First of all, the fact that right away, from school, you will not be able to enter an English university. Why? Due to the difference in programs. In addition, Russian high school lasts 11 years, and British - 13. After 11 years of study, British students take and receive a certificate of secondary education.

Graduates wishing to obtain higher education go to the 2-year A Level program - a program of preparation for admission to a university. Therefore, one of the most common options for admission -

In theory, any Russian schoolchild who has reached the age of 16 who knows English at the required level and has a good certificate, can use the A Level program and then follow the standard path of a British applicant and, as a result, get .

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A - Level- 2-year program "pretwo-way "training or the last stage secondary education in England.
Includes up to four items simultaneously. Subjects are chosen those that will be profiling in the educational institution.
At the end of the first year they surrender AS-level exams and at the end of the second year - A-Level... At both levels, 20-30% of marks are given during training, the rest - during exams. Passing grade - "BBC" - "AAA", depending on the college.
For certain specialties there may be a separate requirement "A" - in mathematics or "A" in foreign languages.
The program provides an opportunity for admission not only to British, but to educational institutions around the world.
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Another "intermediate" option for preparing for admission to college of england - International Baccalaureate program, International Baccalaureate, IB.
IB certificates are recognized not only in the United Kingdom, but in 50 countries of the world, including some Russian educational institutions.
Undergraduate is a broader course than A level, although it lasts the same 2 years.

Within the framework of the bachelor's degree, up to 6 subjects are studied at the same time, including native language, a foreign language, humanitarian and natural subjects, as well as a major subject for the future university.

For admission, you must be at least 16 years old and have an interview in English.

At the end of the program, 6 exams are taken and an essay is written; to obtain a certificate, you must score at least 24 points. It is clear that if you are planning to enter a prestigious university, the points must be higher (the grading system is from 1 to 6). Examination subjects are divided into standard and higher - the latter are profiling for the future specialty and it is also desirable to get the maximum marks for them.

But both A Level and International Baccalaureate are, strictly speaking, still secondary education.
A shorter and, accordingly, more popular "gateway", "bridge" between the Russian and British educational systems - the program which lasts for 1 year.

Foundation is an undergraduate preparation program designed specifically for international students. As a rule, within the framework of the program, the student chooses one of the directions:
... business and economics,
... law and humanities
... art and design,
... mathematics and computer science,
... natural sciences and biology, etc.
and receives the basics of a future profession during this year of study.

Students who are at least 16.5 years old can enroll in the Foundation program, provided that they turn 17 in the year of admission. You also need knowledge of English at a level not lower than IELTS 5.0 - 5.5 (or TOEFL 70-80) points, a good certificate of secondary education.

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Requirements for admission to the undergraduate level:
End of the A-level program(on average, the BBC passing score is AAA, depending on the university, for certain specialties there may be a departmentnew requirement A- in mathematics or the presence of A in foreign languages), or
End of IB program(on average, a passing score of 33 - 38, an additional requirement may be mathematics among advanced subjects with a score of 7, the presence foreign languages and economy)
End of Foundation program(for foreign students, duration 1 year).
Special requirements for admission have the specialties of medicine and law (at the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, King's College)
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To enroll in a master's program, you must have either a Russian bachelor's degree or a fully completed higher education (if your university does not have a bachelor's degree) with an average score of at least 3.8.
And, of course, knowledge aEnglish not lower than IELTS - 6.5 - 7.5 (or TOEFL 90-110).
For students entering the specialties of management, finance or quantitative methods in economics, it may additionally be required to pass the GMAT exams (passing score from 550-600 out of 800) or GRE.

You can also prepare for admission to the master's program within the framework of special courses:

The Pre-Masters program focuses on training in academic English. The duration of such a program can be different - from one to three trimesters - depending on the initial level of the applicant. The minimum level is IELTS 4.5.

The Graduate Certificate / Diploma programs - certificate / diploma - last 9 months and are intended for university graduates whose English level is IELTS 5.5 and above.

What are they needed for?

Great Britain is a country of English, cricket and top universities the world, including Oxford, Cambridge and Durham. Thousands of foreign students come here every year to study, seeking an unrivaled education and unique professional experience.

In one of the previous articles "Studying in the UK" we talked about the advantages of studying in this country, the requirements for applicants and leading universities. Today we will delve into the process of admission to universities in England.

Choice of university, program and specialization

If you have definitely decided that you want to get a higher education in the UK, start studying the information about the presented Universities, programs and specializations. Choose the one that suits you best. Please note that for admission to the Bachelor's programs, all applicants from Russia and the countries of the former CIS must have not 11, but 12 years of education. To do this, school graduates can take 1 course at a university at home, finish high school in England, or complete a 1-year Foundation program at a university planned for admission.

The documents

Each UK university has its own requirements for the list of documents, and they may differ significantly from each other. It is best to refer to the data of the official websites of Universities or to clarify all points with STUDIES & CARERRS consultants, who always have up-to-date information.

As a rule, for admission to universities in the UK you need to provide:

• Certificate of passing the English language proficiency test (IELTS), the number of points required for enrollment should be specified in advance
• Educational documents: for Bachelor's degree - an extract with grades from the school certificate, translated into English and notarized; for Master's degree - Bachelor's degree (if not yet received, then an extract with grades) or documents confirming the relevant work experience (depends on the program and the university)
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from teachers of the school / institute or from the employer
• Motivational essay, which reveals the reasons why the applicant chose a certain profession, and how studying at this university will help him achieve his professional and personal goals. Oftentimes, it is the essay that plays a decisive role in a student's admission, so please write responsibly. STUDIES & CAREERS consultants have vast experience in preparing the right motivation letters and will help you get the coveted letter of admission
• Copies of passport and other identity documents

To study Master's programs in England, it is also required to provide a resume (CV), where the future student talks about his own achievements and merits. It is best to fit within the A4 page size. Some programs involve special testing, for example, GAMSA or BMAT for medical specialties, LNAT for legal, GMAT for financial (upon admission to the best universities in the country). Creative majors often involve providing a portfolio and taking the TSA test during an interview.

Submission of documents

And yet, how to enter a UK university? Most of higher educational institutions of the country accept documents for undergraduate programs through a special service for applicants - UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Enrollment for arts-related programs goes through CUKAS (Conservatories UK Admissions Service). It is important to understand that not all universities cooperate with these services. At the same time, documents for the Master's and Doctoral programs will have to be submitted directly to the university. It is easy to get confused in such a variety, but STUDIES & CAREERS consultants come to the rescue, who will not only select the best course for you, but also accompany you at all stages of enrollment. They know exactly what documents need to be prepared for a particular university and program, how to do it best and where to send it for consideration.

Deadlines for submission of documents

The academic year in English universities lasts from September to July, although in some educational institutions, for example, Istituto Marangoni, training starts in October. Documents for Bachelor's programs are accepted until January 15, for Master's programs until July. Of course, these are average dates, since every university in the country has its own rules and deadlines. Check all the information with STUDIES & CAREERS specialists or on the official websites of universities. It is important to understand that for citizens of Russia and former countries The CIS provides for a special enrollment procedure, in contrast to holders of EU citizenship, therefore, documents for admission should be submitted in advance.

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So you've decided to study in the UK. Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Stonehenge, and also a house on Privet Drive - and now you are already mentally walking around all these sights in the United Kingdom, stopping at local cafes for a cup of hot tea. A couple of years later, you already have a Cambridge Graduate Diploma, and after a busy day in your London City office, you tell your friends over a glass of ale at your local pub how great it was to study at your alma mater.

But wait! But what about the excitement after the entrance exams (passed or did not pass?), Student parties, long lectures, and most importantly - sleepless nights before exams and burning deadlines? You also have to go through this. So let's get to the bottom of the study first! What do you need to do to enter a British university?

Decide on the curriculum

Before entering a UK university, you need to choose a study program that you will spend the next few years of your life on. This is a very difficult choice, and if this is your first higher education, then perhaps this is the most serious decision you have ever made. Therefore, approach this issue with all responsibility, because it may depend on what you will be doing all your life.

Select an educational institution

After you have decided on the choice of specialization, you can start looking for an educational institution. Most likely, the program you have chosen is taught in many universities in the UK, so you will have quite a lot to choose from. Carefully study the requirements for admission and the list of documents that must be provided for admission to a particular educational institution. Pay special attention to the deadlines for submitting documents: it is better to do everything in advance, otherwise you will have to pay a fine, or even wait for next year altogether.

Now you can fill out a special form where you will be asked to indicate five courses (in five different educational institutions or in one). The form is unified according to the requirements of UCAS (The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). It is a non-profit organization that manages the entire application process for training in British universities.

High School Graduation Certificate

Whichever program you choose, in any case, you need to provide a certificate of high school graduation. Any foreign student, when applying to a university in the UK, must provide such a document that will correspond to British certificates for the so-called A-levels. This is an exam that the British themselves take in high school for admission to university.

Most of the European-style certificates correspond to the standards of British education. It's a pity to upset you, but the CIS countries are an exception, and your gold medal will not help you at all - you need to pass the A-levels exam or take the University Foundation course in order to apply for admission to a British university. There are other alternatives as well. Let's see how these options differ from each other.

• A-levels

  As mentioned above, British students who want to pursue higher education take an additional two years and take this exam at the end of the 12th year of study. If you decide to take the A-levels, you will also have to prepare for the exams for two years. The first year you will study four subjects, and the second year you will study three of these four, and at the end of each school year you will pass the exams: AS levels and A2 levels, respectively. Some universities offer intensive courses of one year or 18 months, which are intended for international students who have completed a good secondary education in their home country.

• University Foundation Programs

  This study program lasts a little less than a year, and it depends on the results of your efforts this year whether you will be able to enter a British university. During the course, you will study subjects related to the chosen specialty, write a term paper and pass exams.

• International Baccalaureate Program

  The third option is the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which corresponds to the British A-levels. In the CIS, only 36 schools have been authorized for this program so far, and most of them operate in Russia. The program lasts two years (on the basis of 10 and 11 or 11 and 12 grades), and during this time students study a whole range of subjects, and at the end they pass exams. The undoubted advantage of this option is that it allows you to prepare for admission to a British university without leaving your home country. However, training in this program cannot be called a budget option.

• Study at a university in your country

  Some British universities enroll students with incomplete higher education received at a home institution. Please note that you must show exceptional academic excellence in these few years of study. Also, check in advance with the UK university where you intend to apply if this type of high school diploma is accepted.

So, A-levels are considered a kind of gold standard for admission to a British university, and if you successfully pass these exams, you can even enter the best universities in the UK, such as Oxford or Cambridge, not to mention less prestigious British universities. However, this is not the case for University Foundation Years courses because not all universities accept this certificate. In addition, University Foundation courses usually cost an order of magnitude less than A-levels. Therefore, we advise you to decide in advance on your future specialization and university and find out in detail what certificates are accepted in a particular educational institution.

International exams in English

In addition to a certificate of successful completion of high school, you will also need a certificate confirming your excellent proficiency in English. Let's take a look at two of the most popular options.

• IELTS

  This exam confirms knowledge of British English. With such a certificate, you can enroll in any university in the UK.

• TOEFL

  The exam assesses proficiency in North American English. Both certificates are valid for two years.

In general, that's all: we send the documents and wait for the results. We sincerely wish you success in your admission!

The price of higher education in UK universities ranges from £ 10,000 to £ 30,000 per year (for medicine and medical sciences).

How to enter the University of England / UK? What documents and knowledge does the applicant need?

In order to enter an English university, you will need not only a standard list of documents, but also certain linguistic and academic knowledge.

The main list of required documents for the submitting family:

• copy of the passport
• for a bachelor - a school certificate and passing the Foundation program, or the International Year One program
• for master's degree - completed bachelor's degree +, if required, passing the pre-Masters program
• IELTS certificate issued no earlier than 2 years before the date of application for a student visa
• letters of recommendation from teachers of English and mathematics, sometimes from the headmaster / dean
• motivation letter
• Skype interview or personal visit to an educational institution

Benefits of Studying at Universities in England

Universities in the UK, including universities in England, have several advantages over other popular and prestigious educational institutions the world. The first and foremost is the international status: highly qualified specialists are trained here, diplomas are recognized in most countries of the world. The most prestigious are Cambridge and Oxford, but the diplomas of others educational centers make an equally impressive impression on international employers. The education received in the country becomes a competitive advantage of the applicant.

TOP-10 the best universities the world includes institutions of two countries: these are higher educational institutions in Britain, the list of which is presented in this section, and the United States. As practice shows, it is cheaper than the American one, the cost of education rarely exceeds 33,000 pounds per year, while at Harvard a student will have to spend at least 50,000 in the same currency. In addition, an undergraduate degree in England lasts 3 years, not 4 as in the United States.

Educational institutions (the list can be found on the pages of the Smapse catalog) are also distinguished by a first-class material and technical base, which makes the learning process more efficient. Educational institutions have all the necessary academic resources; here, both ancient libraries and ultra-modern laboratories are at the service of students.

Studying at renowned UK universities and internships for Russian students

Having chosen and determined with a university in England, Russian applicants and foreign students can count on practice in their specialty - each direction provides for such training. Studying at universities in the UK necessarily includes theoretical modules and practice-oriented programs, the latter taking place both on campuses and on the territory of partner organizations.

Universities in the UK for Russians and students of other nationalities also offer the opportunity to optimize costs. Foreigners have the right to apply for scholarships, grants - this requires academic, professional, creative, sports achievements.

Features of the choice of alma mater

How expensive are universities in England? As a rule, the first thing that interests an applicant is the cost of education. This question is certainly relevant, but we recommend choosing educational institution by other parameters. First of all, this is specialization, the level of academic achievement, it is also worth considering the location (the regions of the country differ significantly in the cost of living).

Price is one of the defining criteria when choosing a UK university - but focusing only on it, you risk missing out on others important points and make the wrong choice. To avoid costly mistakes, we recommend that you carefully study the presented catalog. If you need an individual consultation, SMAPS experts are always ready to help!

Notable British Universities: List for International Students and Russian Schoolchildren

Below in this section you will find a list of the most popular destinations for Russian and foreign applicants. By clicking on each option in the list, you can get acquainted with more detailed information about programs and specialties. As for the requirements and options for admission, you can familiarize yourself with them in the "" section or get a free consultation from one of our specialists.

5 categories of institutions in the UK

By the time of foundation, universities in Britain are conventionally divided into 5 main categories, this is important for foreigners to consider when choosing an educational institution. All UK higher education institutions have their own internal rules and traditions, but some common features in one category of institutions can still be traced.

The most prestigious group, which includes the oldest and most respected institutions in the world, founded before the 16th century, is Ancient Universities. It includes establishments with a unique structure and centuries-old traditions. The group includes:

• University of Oxford (taught since 1117);
• University of Cambridge (established in 1209);
• University of St Andrews (established in 1413);
• University of Glasgow (1451);
• University of Aberdeen (founded in 1495);
• University of Edinburgh (established in 1583).

The next type is Red Brick. It is a shorthand term for former colleges of applied or engineering that became universities in Great Britain before World War II. Their distinctive feature- location in large industrial centers and practical (natural science) direction of education. Universities of Red Brіck include:

• University of Liverpool;
• University of Bristol;
• University of Sheffield;
• University of Birmingham;
• University of Leeds;
• University of Manchester.

Also in the RedBrick group are the Russell Group series of higher education institutions. These are 14 UK universities, which, in collaboration with the previous 6 educational institutions, form an integral educational group with common principles, training system and scientific values. Meetings of university representatives took place in an informal setting at the Russel Hotel, which gave the name to the association. The group includes:

• University of Wales (Lampiter);
• University of Nottingham;
• University of Wales (Bangor);
• University of Exeter;
• Queen's University of Belfast;
• University of Swansea;
• University of Newcastle Upon Tyne;
• Cardiff University;
• University of Hull;
• University of Wales (Aberystwyth);
• University of Reading;
• University of Leicester;
• University of Dundee;
• University of Southampton.

In the 1960s. Britain was swept by a new wave of university education and Plate Glass establishments emerged. The term is explained by the fact that instead of traditional bricks, buildings were built from large glass sheets. The new look at architecture emphasized the departure from the old view of the UK teaching system and the creation of a new modern order. This category includes: University of East Anglia; University of Surrey; University of Kent; University of Stirling; Aston University; Brunel University; University of Ulster; University of Bradford; Heriot-Watt University; University of York; Keele University; University of Bath; Loughborough University; University of Sussex; University of Essex; University of Strathclyde; Cranfield University; University of Salford; City University; Lancaster University; University of Warwick.

The next group of universities in England is characterized by a relatively recent time of foundation and a polytechnic orientation of training. The so-called New Universities received the right to be called universities only in 1992, although they were founded earlier and existed as colleges. The Further Education Act gave them the opportunity to compete in rights and government grants with classical British higher education institutions.

The group of "new UK universities" includes: Coventry University, University of Gloucestershire, Anglia Ruskin University, Bournemouth University, Kingston University, Napier University, Oxford Brookes University, Edge Hill University, Birmingham City University, London Metropolitan University, Sheffield Hallam University, University of the West of England, University of Derby, Bath Spa University, Liverpool Hope University, University of Wolverhampton, University of Bedfordshire, University of Huddersfield, University of Northampton, University of Greenwich, De Montfort University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Robert Gordon University, University of Abertay Dundee, Middlesex University, University of Teesside, University of Bolton, University of the West of Scotland, Glasgow Caledonian University, Liverpool John Moores University, Northumbria University, University of Glamorgan, Staffordshire University, University of Brighton, Roehampton University, University of Cent ral Lancashire, London South Bank University, Thames Valley University, University of Plymouth, University of Lincoln, Leeds Metropolitan University, University of Westminster, University of Portsmouth, University of Hertfordshire, Southampton Solent University, University of East London, University of Sunderland, Nottingham Trent University.

In 2005, the British education system was replenished with another category - Recently Created Universities. It included higher institutions, which were formerly called colleges and trained mainly bachelors. This category includes: York St John University, Queen Margaret University, Canterbury Christ Church University, University of Winchester, University of Chester, University of Cumbria, University of Chichester.

How to choose the right university in the UK?

1. Explore the profile and specialties offered by different universities and universities in England, and choose from them those options that fit the direction.
2. Explore rankings from The Complete University Guide and The Times Subject Tables.
3. Define geographical position, the ability to travel, proximity to the airport and major cities.
4. Study the scientific and material base, what opportunities it offers to students.
5. Find out what policy the institution adheres to in relation to foreign students, whether it is possible to receive a scholarship in your specialty.
6. It is worth inquiring about the results of an official audit by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
7. Find out what the admission requirements are, what you need to study additionally for students.
8. Find out about the cost of the courses.
9. Take care of the comfort of living, learn about the living conditions in the residence and the requirements for students.

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