The United Kingdom is a unitary state governed under a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary system, with its seat of government in the capital city of London. It is a country in its own right  and consists of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales  There are three devolved national administrations, each with varying powers  situated in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh; the capitals of Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland respectively. Associated with the UK, but not constitutionally part of it, are three Crown Dependencies  The United Kingdom has fourteen overseas territories  These are remnants of the British Empire which, at its height in 1922, encompassed almost a quarter of the world's land surface and was the largest empire in history. British influence can still be observed in the language, culture and legal systems of many of its former territories.

The UK is a developed country and has the world's sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP and seventh-largest economy by purchasing power parity. It was the world's first industrialised country and the world's foremost power during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The UK remains a great power with leading economic, cultural, military, scientific and political influence. It is a recognised nuclear weapons state and its military expenditure ranks third or fourth in the world. The UK has been a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council since its first session in 1946; it is also a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Council of Europe, the European Union, the G7, the G8, the G20, NATO, the OECD and the World Trade Organization.

Why choose UK for Studies

International students coming to Britain experience a lively, demanding, world-beating education in an exciting and stimulating environment, which benefits both their careers and their personal development. Studying in UK is the perfect opportunity to learn about UK life and culture while studying in the home of the English language. The language skills you will gain should set you on the path for future success, wherever and whatever that may be. 

Britain's universities and colleges have long been a magnet for overseas students. From the top research universities, to colleges which pioneer the latest developments in vocational study, the United Kingdom educates under-graduates and post-graduates to world class standards. The principle reason to study in UK universities are High academic standards, cutting-edge educational facilities (particularly in the sciences, engineering and the arts), and broad range of offerings combined with the flexibility to accommodate individual student needs.