When you think of the United Kingdom, you likely think about a region steeped in history and culture and some more widely popular features such as Stonehenge, the royal family, Big Ben, tea, and much more. But how much do you know about the UK’s higher education system?
For example, when considering a post-high school education, you think about attending college or university. In the UK, ‘college’ refers to technical school options, while ‘university’ is more closely associated with school after high school in the traditional US sense. And that’s just one distinction of the UK higher education system. There are nearly 200 universities that span the region, each offering brilliant learning opportunities that differ slightly from higher education in the US.
Let’s take a closer look at what a UK education means.