Visa Cell   United Kingdom at a Glance: About 94% of Native Students in the UK receive free education paid from Public Funds. UK has around 28 million skilled and adaptable workers and high standards of education with a strong emphasis on vocational education and training.   UK has the lowest main corporation tax rate of any major industrialized country, and there are no additional local taxes on profits.   UK is the largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Europe and in the World it is second only to the US. It is the World’s fifth largest exporter of goods and services UK offers a stable and productive environment for business and is striving to create a knowledge driven economy. UK is in fact a cluster of four Countries; England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Each with its own flag, identity, tradition and ancient language.   Education: United Kingdom boasts of harboring the best-known business schools in the World like ‘The Oxford University’ and ‘London Business School’. The soothing climate of UK is very conducive to an efficient study environment and the colleges in UK are among the most sought after in the World. Some Salient Features: British Education is famous for its academic excellence. British Standards are among the highest in the World. It is distinctive, diverse and flexible. Students are legally allowed to work part-time during the studies. Indian 3-year degree is acceptable directly for Masters programs. No GRE/GMAT/ SAT required. Admission is possible in some institutions without TOEFL/ IELTS also. In UK all Masters courses are of 1 year and all Bachelors courses are of 3 years, unlike other Countries where Masters are of 2 years and Bachelors of 4 years.   Excellent post qualification prospects. Geography & Climate: Australia is diverse in its geography and climate. Being in the Southern Hemisphere Australia's summer starts in December and winter in June. Nearly one third of Australia is in the tropics where the average temperature is in the mid 20 degrees Celsius. The southern areas are in Temperate Zone. Cost of Education & Living: The cost of education in U.K. is between £6500-8500 for Undergraduate Courses and between £8000-10000 for Post-Graduate Courses. The cost of living is approximately £5000–6500 per year, this covers all the living expenses; including accommodation, food, travel, books, clothes and entertainment. Major Cities: The major cities are London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Belfast, Plymouth, Cardiff and Glasgow.