Ways to save money by studying in Britain.
1. Boldly apply for a British university scholarship.
British universities generally offer scholarships ranging from 1 1,000 to 3,000 pounds to overseas students. The amount of this scholarship is not large, so the chances of applying will be greater. Moreover, due to the intensification of competition among British universities in recent years, many universities will provide scholarships for some unpopular majors. Therefore, all the friends who have received the letter of admission from British universities might as well try to apply for scholarships, so why not do something that saves money, can't get it and has no loss?
2. It is suggested that students pay the tuition in one lump sum.
Although there are usually three ways to pay tuition fees in Britain: lump sum, installment and monthly payment. However, British universities usually recommend encouraging students to pay tuition fees in one lump sum when registering, so students usually get discounts of different degrees, usually reaching 2%-5%. Generally speaking, students studying in Chinese mainland generally have family support and are able to pay their tuition fees in full. So, have you learned such a small coup to save money?
3. Part-time job while studying abroad.
I believe many China college students have already had this experience when they were studying in China. Whether it is a tutor, a waiter or a promoter, they have tried it more or less. When you arrive in Britain, the part-time experience will undoubtedly bring you income and broaden your life circle. What we need to know here is some little knowledge about part-time jobs for British students: Britain allows international students to work 20 hours a week on weekdays and 40 hours a week on holidays. At this time, everyone must master it to prevent British schools from giving people the impression of "working in real life and learning for nothing"! Being exposed to different cultures in Britain is believed to be full of different meanings for reviewing this year's study!
4. Don't postpone or postpone your study abroad plan.
Because the number of people studying in Britain is increasing every year, and many older students have recently returned to school for further education, this shows that the recent unemployment phenomenon has also promoted the prosperity of the study abroad market. The longer it is delayed, the more competitors there will be and the more expenses will be incurred. This is also an indisputable fact!
Instructions for studying in the UK.
1. How long can I work in the UK?
In fact, not all international students can find part-time jobs as soon as they arrive in Britain. You must study in the UK for more than six months, and you must abide by the immigration regulations before you can work while studying abroad. However, if the course time is less than six months, it is generally not allowed to work.
2. How to judge whether you are allowed to work while studying in the UK?
How do I know if I can go out to work while studying in the UK? First of all, you can check the visa, entry stamp, immigration stamp or British residence permit on your passport. The above contents are the requirements of your activities during your study in the UK, including whether you are allowed to work. If the passport says, "No public funds are allowed, work and any changes must be authorized." This means you can work. This kind of wording is called "restriction", which is generally aimed at students, meaning that you can work under certain circumstances.
3. What kind of work can you do?
If you only "restrict" rather than "prohibit", then you can work up to 20 hours a week during your study. But during holidays, your working hours are unlimited. However, some behaviors are prohibited: participating in commercial transactions, self-employment, participating in competitions as professional athletes or performing as professional artists.
4. what do "$ TERM time" and "holiday" mean respectively?
Study period refers to all the time you have for studying courses, such as attending classes, preparing for exams, completing project assignments, or writing comments or papers.
Holidays are when you don't have to attend classes, take exams or finish other homework. The length of the holiday will vary according to the type of course. For example, some students study from September to June, and the holidays are only Christmas, Easter and summer vacation; For students studying for a one-year master's degree, holidays include Christmas, Easter and summer vacation, but if there are papers to be completed during that time, summer vacation is not a holiday. Even so, if there is a consent form signed by the course instructor, you can still enjoy a short vacation in the summer vacation; For other kinds of courses, students are forbidden to work full-time if they have homework, such as research and writing papers. Holidays other than normal Christmas and Easter holidays (such as summer vacation at university) must be approved by the course tutor. Holidays do not limit you to work 20 hours a week, and you can work full-time. In addition, if you have completed all the courses, only waiting for grades and graduation ceremony, and your student visa has not expired, you can work full-time until the visa expires (if the remaining time is less than four months).
5. Internship
If you are taking a degree course, you will have a three-month internship, but you must meet the following conditions:
1) You must study for a bachelor's degree (undergraduate) or a master's degree (graduate) in the UK;
2)? No matter whether you are employed in the UK in the future, you must go to an employer who is interested in recruiting interns.
3)? Internship will become one of the procedures for employers to recruit employees;
4)? The employer during your internship and the employer who accepts the application for providing services after graduation shall not be the same person;
5)? The internship period shall not exceed 3 months;
6)? The internship work is paid;
7)? During the internship, you must get the same salary and working conditions as the permanent workers in the same job. The internship should be completed before your student visa expires.
During this internship, I am not limited to 20 working hours per week and can work full-time.
Practicing rights protection
According to a survey on the job market of British graduates, more than half of employers want job seekers to have some work experience, while it is much more difficult for graduates without any work experience to find a job. More and more students hope to gain more chips for their future through internship, but Suoxue.com reminds students studying in Britain to pay attention to safeguarding their rights during internship.
Graduates with internship experience are more likely to find jobs.
According to the latest report of High Fliers Research, a research institution specializing in the job market of British university graduates, more than one-third of the fresh graduates' jobs have been obtained by applicants who have worked as interns in relevant companies. According to the report "20 12 job market" released by the agency, British employers are recruiting more fresh graduates, and the number of applicants has reached a record high, with an increase of 19%. However, the survey results show that candidates without any work experience have little hope. The report emphasizes that more and more successful job seekers contact their employers: they work as interns during holidays or as part of courses. In investment banks, three-quarters of graduate jobs are occupied by job seekers who have already done internships.
Unpaid internship is illegal, and students pay attention to safeguarding rights.
Because internship plays an important role in students' future employment, unpaid internship has been accepted by more and more graduates. In order to gain relevant work experience, college students have to "work for free" for their employers. But this practice actually violates the legal provisions of the national minimum wage. Some employers are also aware that college students attach great importance to internship opportunities, and in order to get the most benefit, they don't even pay interns, which actually violates British law. According to British law, the definition of "work" includes the stipulated working hours and working hours every day, and employees have clear work items or roles, rather than observing and learning. Employees who meet the working conditions should receive the national minimum wage, that is, 5.80 pounds per hour for employees over 22 years old. Therefore, employers who hire free employees for six months have actually violated the law. Therefore, if students studying in the UK have internship opportunities, they must pay attention to safeguarding their rights and refuse unpaid internships.
Which universities in Britain have rich scholarships?
1, University of Birmingham
Birmingham University is one of the oldest universities in Britain, one of the top 100 universities in the world, a founding member of Russell University Group, a famous British university alliance, and Universitas 2 1, an international university organization, and one of the six famous "red brick universities" in Britain. Birmingham University enjoys a high international reputation for its excellent teaching quality and scientific research level.
British Prime Minister neville chamberlain and China famous geologist Li Siguang are outstanding alumni of Birmingham University.
2. university of central lancashire (university of central lancashire)
University of central lancashire is a century-old university in Britain and the fourth largest national university in Britain. It was once rated as the most modern university in Britain by The Times, and won the Times Higher Education Award in 20 13 and the Best Science and Technology Innovation Award in British Universities. University of central lancashire's trump card specializes in international business communication, media, fashion and law, and enjoys a certain reputation in Britain and Europe.
3. Birmingham City University.
Birmingham City University is one of the largest modern comprehensive institutions of higher learning in Britain. The school attaches great importance to students' social practice ability, and the curriculum is very practical and innovative. Many majors have achieved world-class leading level, and many majors have been rated as excellent by the Quality Assessment Committee of British Higher Education (QAA).
4. University of Bolton.
Bolton University is located in the north of England, near Manchester and St. hellens. The college consists of three colleges: College of Arts, Science and Education, Bolton Business School and Bolton Technical College. Courses are widely offered, involving art, education, commerce, science and technology, among which commerce and computer network are more prominent.
5. Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a top university located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, England. As a world-renowned British university, Cardiff University covers 49% of research funds in Wales and has two Nobel Prize winners. In the latest ranking of British government's scientific research, Cardiff University ranks among the top ten universities in the UK, and its business school is one of the largest in Europe.
6. Loughborough University
The history of Loughborough University can be traced back to Loughborough College established in 1909, and upgraded to a university in 1966. Loughborough University 100 years has formed a unique style and become an excellent university in Britain. Loughborough University ranks 2 1 in the 20 14TIMES ranking of British universities. Loughborough University has always been in the forefront in terms of teaching quality and has a good international reputation, ranking around 250 among universities in the world.
7. University of Nottingham
Nottingham University is a famous key university in Britain. The University of Nottingham has overseas campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur. Nottingham University has won the British "Queen Enterprise Award" and "Queen Higher Education Award of the Year". The University of Nottingham ranks13/14qs in the world university rankings, and Britain ranks14, ranking 75th in the world.
8. university of dundee.
University of dundee is a public university located in Dundee, Scotland. University of dundee's research level in many fields is world-class. In 2005, the school was rated as the first teaching quality in Britain by The Times, among which social services, biotechnology and architecture were rated as the top ten in Britain. In addition, the school was named the best university in Scotland in 2004-05 by the Sunday Times.
9. Imperial College London.
Imperial College London, London, Imperial College for short, is a university specializing in science, technology and medicine. It is one of the universities with the highest admission standards in the UK. It has always been famous in Europe and all over the world. The research level of Imperial College London in London is recognized as one of the top three universities in Britain. Imperial College London ranks fifth in the world university ranking of 20 14QS.
Newcastle University, 10
Newcastle University, one of the top 200 universities in the world, is one of the oldest universities in Britain in a century. As an alliance school of British Russell University Group, the school is famous for providing high-quality teaching and research courses, with strong scientific research strength and outstanding international reputation. Newcastle University offers high-quality undergraduate and master's courses. Newcastle University ranks among the top universities in Britain for a long time with its outstanding teaching and scientific research achievements.