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Neil Maynard, Director of the Centre for International Education at Sunderland University outlines some of the most important considerations for any international student who is considering studying in Britain in a series of four articles:
Your Personal Audit
How to Choose a College or University
Making Your Application
Final Check List to go

UK Universities - Making the Right Choice
Today, it is commonplace for students to travel abroad to extend their horizons and study options, not to mention their career prospects, given the 'globalisation' that is occurring. But in making so vital a decision, it is essential for any student to obtain as much information as possible, and to plan well in advance to meet application deadlines.

Sources of Funding for international students
British university education continues to offer good value for money – the quality of teaching is high, as is the international status of British qualifications. Some students who come to study in the UK pay for their courses privately, but study can be costly and many students need to apply for scholarships or grants. The British government and other UK organisations provide a number of scholarships and awards to help international students to study in the UK.

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The University of East London

Distance Learning Programmes in the UK
The United Kingdom has an enviable reputation for educational excellence, attracting many overseas students to distance learning programmes run by British organisations. Such excellence is not easily achieved; the quality of UK distance learning programmes is due to a unique combination of factors.

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In this regular series we will be answering many of the questions often asked by students who are considering studying in the United Kingdom. Here, Neil Maynard, International Officer at the University of Sunderland answers the questions of a group of students from China.

UK Scholarships
Every year hundreds of international students rely on Scholarships awarded by the British Government to help them study in the UK. Whilst competition is fierce for certain scholarships, as long as students are eligible - subject to the set criteria - the British council encourages them to apply.