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Universities in Britain are a magnet for overseas students. There are currently over 200 000 from outside Britain studying at British universities. The largest single group is Chinese students. There are currently 50 000 in the UK.

The British government expects the total number of overseas students to be around 900 000 by 2020, and also thinks that a quarter of these will be Chinese.

But why is the UK such a popular destination for university students?

Well, the quality of your course is guaranteed. All courses are assessed by an independent system, so you can be assured that your course is officially approved and has wide international recognition.

The British education system is very flexible in order to provide for the needs of a modern, complex society. It is also cost-effective. Degree courses are usually 3 years long, which is shorter and more intensive than in other countries. There are lots of scholarships available.

You normally need 3 A-levels, which are the exams taken by people leaving school at 18, in order to enter an undergraduate degree course. You also need an IELTS score of at least 5.5, but many universities offer foundation or access courses to prepare students for their studies.

British universities offer a personalised but independent approach. The emphasis is on creative and independent thought, which helps develop the skills you will need to compete in the global job market. Tutors not only teach but also provide support and guidance. As a result, international students have a very low drop out rate and very high pass rates.

It is very simple to become an international student in the UK. The British Council offers a free and impartial¹ service to anyone who is interested in studying in the UK, and an organisation² called UCAS assists you in finding a course and making an effective application.

The UK is a dynamic and cosmopolitan³ place. The countryside is beautiful, and the theatres, museums, architecture and rich history make it a fascinating place to live and study. Why not give it a go?

GLOSSARY 词汇表

magnet 磁铁

overseas 海外        

guaranteed 确保的

assessed （得到）评定；鉴定 

recognition 承认

cost-effective 划算的   

degree 学位

scholarships 奖学金 

undergraduate degree 本科学位

foundation 大学预科      

personalised 个人化的     

emphasis 重点；强调    

global job market 全球就业市场

guidance 引导  

drop out 辍学

pass rates 及格率；通过率    

impartial 公正的；不带偏见的 

cosmopolitan 大都市（的）

dynamic 充满活力的         

fascinating 具有魅力的

1 impartial   

adj.(in,to)公正的，无偏见的

参考例句：

• He gave an impartial view of the state of affairs in Ireland.他对爱尔兰的事态发表了公正的看法。
• Careers officers offer impartial advice to all pupils.就业指导员向所有学生提供公正无私的建议。

2 organisation   

n.组织，安排，团体，有机休

参考例句：

• The method of his organisation work is worth commending.他的组织工作的方法值得称道。
• His application for membership of the organisation was rejected.他想要加入该组织的申请遭到了拒绝。

3 cosmopolitan   

adj.世界性的，全世界的，四海为家的，全球的

参考例句：

• New York is a highly cosmopolitan city.纽约是一个高度世界性的城市。
• She has a very cosmopolitan outlook on life.她有四海一家的人生观。