1, the accuracy of IELTS test is improved.

The United Kingdom cancelled the recognition of TOEFL and PTE, and divided IELTS into life IELTS, academic IELTS and visa IELTS to ensure the true performance of English proficiency of British students. Study abroad experts remind: In the preparation stage, students should put more energy into the improvement of grammar, vocabulary and other foundations. After you have a solid foundation, you need to train your skills.

2. scholarships

It is easier to apply for a scholarship to study for a doctorate in Britain than to study for a master's degree. In addition to applying for scholarships from schools, you can also apply for other institutions. How much scholarship you get depends on your major and your research results in the UK.

3. Adjustment of visa time

Since August 3 last year, the working hours of students from non-EU countries studying in public continuing education colleges have been reduced from 10 hours per week to zero. College students can't renew their work visas in the UK, and they can't apply directly. They must return to their own country after the course, and then reapply for a visa. International students studying in universities are not affected by the new policy for the time being. Since last autumn, the duration of the continuing education visa has been shortened to two years.

4. Changes in the visa scoring system

Tier4 student visa counting system was adjusted, and the living standard stipulated in the visa was improved. Now London is 1265 pounds/month, and non-London is 10 15 pounds/month. After one year in the UK, only two months' living expenses are required for renewal, which has also been cancelled in the new policy.

5. Travel to Europe with a tourist visa

Although Britain is not a visa-free country, China students studying in Britain can get tourist visas to France, Germany, Italy and other countries on the same day as long as they have school certificates and sufficient funds.

6. Medical insurance

The British government provides free medical insurance for students who apply for study visas for more than half a year.

7. New interview link for visa

According to the new policy of studying abroad visa announced by the British government, all applicants for studying abroad visa in the UK need to increase the video interview, which takes about 10 minutes. This interview mainly investigates the credibility of students' reasons for going to Britain.

20 17 matters needing attention in applying for studying in Britain:

After reading the 20 17 new policy for studying in the UK, let's take a look at the precautions for applying for studying in the UK on 20 17. Experts studying abroad pointed out that most overseas institutions will choose to apply online. Many students will submit some materials when applying for the first time, but in fact, only when all the materials are handed in will the school review your admission criteria and issue an OFFER. The sooner you hand in all the materials, the more opportunities you have. So remind the students to prepare the application materials as soon as the school and major are determined, because the admission quota will be gone when waiting for submission.

Every year 165438+ 10 and 65438+February are the peak periods for application, but 65438+February is near the Christmas holiday, and there will be a long period of leisure at the beginning of the holiday. The earlier British universities apply, the more opportunities there are. Students can pay more attention to the application opening hours of the target institutions and don't miss the best application stage.

20 17 summary of the expenses for studying in Britain:

London: The capital of Britain, the consumption level and cost of living rank first in Britain, so consumption is indispensable. The living expenses of international students are about 1265 pounds/month.

Birmingham: Britain's second largest city, living expenses are about 10 15 pounds per month.

Manchester: The second most prosperous city in Britain and the first industrialized city in the world. The cost of living is about 65,438+0,000 pounds/month.

Bristol: Britain's aerospace, science and technology, finance and trade center, is an important port in Britain, and its living expenses are about 800 pounds/month.

Glasgow: The third largest city in Britain and the largest city in Scotland. Living expenses are around 900 pounds/month.

Edinburgh: It is the second largest tourist city in Britain, with a developed education system and living expenses of about 800 pounds/month.