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Study Abroad in UK

Study Abroad in UK

United Kingdom

Capital

London

Official Language

English

Population

About 67 Milion

Currency

Pound(GBP)

Voltage

240V, 50Hz

Climate

Summer Average: 15°C – 23°C

Winter Average: -2°C – 11°C

Local time

Summer time (March to October): 7 hours slower Malaysia

Winter (November to February): 8 hours slower Malaysia

Comparison of Education System in UK

AgeUnited KingdomAgeMalaysia
3-4 years oldNursery3-4 years old/
4-5 years oldReception4-5 years oldKindergarten
5-6 years oldYear 15-6 years oldKindergarten
6-7 years oldYear 26-7 years oldKindergarten
7-8 years oldYear 37-8 years oldPrimary 1
8-9 years oldYear 48-9 years oldPrimary 2
9-10 years oldYear 59-10 years oldPrimary 3
11-12 years oldYear 611-12 years oldPrimary 4
12-13 years oldYear 712-13 years oldPrimary 5
13-14 years oldYear 813-14 years oldPrimary 6
14-15 years oldYear 914-15 years oldForm 1
15-16 years oldYear 10 (GCSE)15-16 years oldForm 2
16-17 years oldYear 11 (GCSE)16-17 years oldForm 3
17-18 years oldYear 12Foundation (1 Year)17-18 years oldForm 4
18-19 years oldYear 13 (A-LEVEL)University Year 1International Certificate (1 Year)18-19 years oldForm 5Foundation (1 Year)Certificate (1 Year)
19-20 years oldUniversity Year 1University Year 219-20 years oldForm 6University Year 1University Year 1
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 2University Year 320-21 years oldUniversity Year 2
21-22 years oldUniversity Year 3/21-22 years oldUniversity Year 3

Comparison of Education System in UK

AgeUnited Kingdom
3-4 years oldNursery
4-5 years oldReception
5-6 years oldYear 1
6-7 years oldYear 2
7-8 years oldYear 3
8-9 years oldYear 4
9-10 years oldYear 5
11-12 years oldYear 6
12-13 years oldYear 7
13-14 years oldYear 8
14-15 years oldYear 9
15-16 years oldYear 10 (GCSE)
16-17 years oldYear 11 (GCSE)
17-18 years oldYear 12 / Foundation (1 Year)
18-19 years oldYear 13 (A-LEVEL) / University Year 1 / International Certificate (1 Year)
19-20 years oldUniversity Year 1 / University Year 2
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 2 / University Year 3
21-22 years oldUniversity Year 3
AgeMalaysia
3-4 years old/
4-5 years oldKindergarten
5-6 years oldKindergarten
6-7 years oldKindergarten
7-8 years oldPrimary 1
8-9 years oldPrimary 2
9-10 years oldPrimary 3
11-12 years oldPrimary 4
12-13 years oldPrimary 5
13-14 years oldPrimary 6
14-15 years oldForm 1
15-16 years oldForm 2
16-17 years oldForm 3
17-18 years oldForm 4
18-19 years oldForm 5 / Foundation (1 Year) / Certificate (1 Year)
19-20 years oldForm 6 / University Year 1 / Diploma Year 1
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 2
21-22 years oldUniversity Year 3

Comparison of Education System in UK

AgeUnited Kingdom
3-4 years oldNursery
4-5 years oldReception
5-6 years oldYear 1
6-7 years oldYear 2
7-8 years oldYear 3
8-9 years oldYear 4
9-10 years oldYear 5
11-12 years oldYear 6
12-13 years oldYear 7
13-14 years oldYear 8
14-15 years oldYear 9
15-16 years oldYear 10 (GCSE)
16-17 years oldYear 11 (GCSE)
17-18 years oldYear 12 / Foundation (1 Year)
18-19 years oldYear 13 (A-LEVEL) / University Year 1 / International Certificate (1 Year)
19-20 years oldUniversity Year 1 / University Year 2
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 2 / University Year 3
21-22 years oldUniversity Year 3
AgeMalaysia
3-4 years old/
4-5 years oldKindergarten
5-6 years oldKindergarten
6-7 years oldKindergarten
7-8 years oldPrimary 1
8-9 years oldPrimary 2
9-10 years oldPrimary 3
11-12 years oldPrimary 4
12-13 years oldPrimary 5
13-14 years oldPrimary 6
14-15 years oldForm 1
15-16 years oldForm 2
16-17 years oldForm 3
17-18 years oldForm 4
18-19 years oldForm 5 / Foundation (1 Year) / Certificate (1 Year)
19-20 years oldForm 6 / University Year 1 / Diploma Year 1
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 2
21-22 years oldUniversity Year 3

Reasons to study in UK

The UK is home to 20% of the world’s top 100 universities and includes 4 of the top 10. The country also undergoes strict oversight from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), ensuring the quality of education is consistently high. Degrees obtained from UK institutions are recognized globally, making them valuable assets for future careers.

Undergraduate programs in the UK typically last 3 years, while master's programs usually take just 1 year. In contrast, similar programs in other countries often require 2 to 3 years to complete. By choosing to study in the UK, students can save both time and money while earning qualifications that hold international acclaim.

The UK features stunning cities, charming towns, and beautiful natural landscapes that are perfect for exploration. Its geographical location makes it a hub for all of Europe, allowing students to easily travel by train to destinations like Paris, Rome, and Madrid. This accessibility means students can enjoy rich cultural experiences and adventures during their studies.

International students in the UK are permitted to work while studying, provided they adhere to the rule of not exceeding 20 hours per week. Additionally, students can take advantage of paid internship opportunities ranging from 6 months to 1 year during their studies. This allows them to earn some living expenses and gain invaluable experience, laying a solid foundation for their careers after graduation.

To support outstanding international students in successfully completing their studies, various institutions in the UK offer a wide range of scholarships. These scholarships come from schools, government bodies, community organizations, and corporations, providing financial assistance to help ease the burden of tuition and living costs.

Overview of Education in the UK

Private vs Public Schools

Private schools offer dormitories and full boarding (classes, meals, activities).Known as traditional boarding schools.

Public primary and secondary schools are free only for British, EU, or BNO passport holders.

Independent vs. Government Colleges (State Sixth Form Colleges)

Independent Colleges: Offer GCSE, A-Levels, English, and specialized courses. Flexible for repeat and transfer students with lower admission barriers.

Government Colleges (State Sixth Form Colleges): Provide English, GCSE, A-Levels, Advanced Placement, and vocational courses. Open to students aged 16 and above.

Universities

Must pass strict QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) reviews to be recognized. Known for high-quality education.

4 of the top 10 universities in QS World Rankings are British, showcasing global excellence.

UK University Rankings 2024

UniversitiesQS UK Ranking 2024QS World Ranking 2024
University of Oxford12
University of Cambridge23
Imperial College London36
University of Edinburgh422
University of Manchester532
King’s College London640
University of Bristol755
University of Warwick867
University of Glasgow976
University of Leeds1075

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