Which is better, to study in England or to study in America?

Do you choose the United States or Britain to study abroad? May wish to find the answer from the following comparison:

From the perspective of academic system

Most graduate students in the United States study for about 2 years, and there are also one-year programs, but they are not common; In addition, there are some projects that bring their own internships, and even drag the time to three years. Postgraduates in the United States take credits, and masters generally have 30-40 credits. If the credits can be completed in advance, students can graduate in advance and be more flexible.

The master's degree in teaching in Britain is generally about one year. A research-oriented master's degree lasts about two years. Postgraduate courses generally take 8-9 courses, and you can't graduate until you pass each course.

Myth: Don't think that the one-year master's program in Britain is very watery. In fact, it is difficult to pass the 1 year two-year course. The two-year master's degree in the United States can actually be completed in one year if you follow the intensive elective study in Britain. In contrast, the pressure to study for a master's degree in the UK is greater. In a year's time, students need to adapt to the environment and complete their studies in a short time, which requires very high learning ability of students.

International ranking

Judging from the superficial ranking and quantity, the United States has unparalleled advantages! But Britain is not weak, at least in any world university ranking TOP 10, there will be more than two seats. But it depends on whether it is the American news ranking or the TMIES ranking. The former is better in America, while the latter is better in Britain. However, in the QS ranking, after confirming the vision, the number of universities in the United States far exceeds that in the United Kingdom. In terms of proportion, in fact, the universities in the two countries are not equal, and they are both countries with the most top universities in the world.

Application requirements

The United States attaches great importance to students' TOEFL scores, and few students are admitted below the minimum score of the school. According to the needs of different majors, submit GRE or GMAT, and some colleges have interview links to comprehensively evaluate students' ability. In addition, most American colleges and universities also admit to applying with IELTS scores. British universities pay more attention to students' undergraduate background (whether it is domestic 2 1 1 undergraduate or undergraduate GPA). Excellent graduate schools and high GPA are the first conditions for applying to British universities, while language scores and standardized test standards are more relaxed. If you don't apply for G5 or top business schools, you basically don't need GMAT/GRE scores in the UK. Note: If you want to study for IELTS in the UK and TOEFL in the US, IELTS can certainly be used, but there are some restrictions when choosing a school.

scholarship

The United States offers more scholarships to students, and scholarships are relatively easy to apply for. There are fewer schools offering scholarships in Britain, and it is more difficult to apply.

quality of education

American education is world-class in quantity and quality. It is one of the most developed countries in the world, and there are currently more than 3,800 colleges and universities in the United States. It is the first country in the world to realize the popularization of higher education. American universities are also recognized as the most competitive universities in the world. The British education system has a long history, with a development history of more than 700 years. It has a strong strength and a solid foundation. Therefore, the British diploma has gained international recognition and respect.

Study abroad investment

1 year to go to the United States to study for a master's degree. The tuition fee is10-200,000 RMB, and two years to study for a master's degree (about 200,000-400,000 RMB). The length of the master's program in Britain is 1 year, and the tuition fee reaches1.20,000-1.80,000 yuan. In terms of living expenses, the living standards in different parts of the United States are different, basically 65,438+00-65,438+05,000 RMB. Usually, the cost of living in new york and LA is much higher than that in some rural areas. The annual living expenses in Britain are 80,000-1.2 million RMB, including meals, accommodation, transportation and necessary pocket money. Of course, London will be higher than non-London. From the perspective of academic system, the overall cost of studying in Britain is still lower than that in the United States.

Flow contrast

If compared with big cities, there is not much difference. Relatively speaking, public transport in Britain is relatively developed, and almost every city has a perfect public transport and railway system, which is convenient for travel. This also means that a considerable part of students studying in Britain will spend on transportation. But many American universities are located in rural areas, and the traffic in these areas is not perfect. Many students need to drive to school. Once they buy a car, the cost will increase accordingly.

Career prospects

The United States is the most developed capitalist country in the world, with a vast territory and many cities. Science and technology, finance, logistics, biology and other industries are developed, and there are many more employment opportunities than in Britain. In addition, the United States allows students with visa F 1 to apply for OPT (professional internship). Through OPT, students can change to H 1B, thus achieving the goal of employment and even immigration in the United States. However, it is very difficult to stay in the UK after graduate school, especially when the PSW work visa was cancelled in the UK on 20 14. After the new Prime Minister theresa may took office, the chances of staying in the UK were slim.

Security comparison

In fact, both countries are one of the countries with better public security in the world. The news of the shooting seems to be one after another, and it doesn't mean to stop, but in fact, for a country that can't help shooting, the public security situation is still very good, and the freedom of the press and the corresponding negative information in western countries will be amplified for some reasons. However, it cannot be ignored that the United States is a society that allows guns, which will lead to more shootings and serious criminal consequences. In Britain, gun control is strict and there are few shooting incidents. Relatively speaking, Britain is safer than the United States, which is why more girls choose Britain.