"Why did I give up the United States and come to Britain to study for a PhD?

Now many students want to study in Britain, some are college students, some are high school students, and some are social people who have worked for several years. With the rapid development of social economy, more and more domestic students began to choose British doctors to study abroad. Not only is the academic system short for three years, but the gold content of the degree is also world-famous. Moreover, Britain has a pleasant climate and good public security conditions. It is one of the countries with the lowest crime rate in Europe, so it is really favored by many students. Let's take a look at the many benefits of studying in the UK!

1. World-renowned high-quality education level

After hundreds of years of development, the British education system has been widely recognized internationally for its high volume. Britain has won 90 Nobel Prizes in science and education. British mass media occupies an important position in the world; In the financial field, the trading volume of London money market is larger than that of new york and Tokyo combined; British fashion has a long-standing reputation in the world; Britain's long artistic heritage provides a unique cultural atmosphere in the world for all those who study abroad.

Completing a doctorate in Britain is essentially different from many countries. Doctoral degrees in Britain are mainly research-oriented, non-teaching and highly concentrated. Studying for a Ph.D. in Britain only needs to complete one's own research project, while studying for a Ph.D. in the United States and China needs to participate in many other projects of tutors, which is not conducive to the completion of one's own projects. In addition, Britain emphasizes the autonomy and creativity of learning, and Britain teaches you how to think, not what to think.

2. Short academic system makes graduation easier.

Generally speaking, it takes 3-4 years to study for a doctorate in Britain, which is much shorter than that in the United States and China (usually 5-7 years). Science students may spend about 2.5-3 years doing experiments and then writing papers; The mid-term internship of engineering students will play a very important role in graduation thesis. If the internship is done well, they can graduate early. For liberal arts students, the time is generally longer than that of science and engineering students.

The requirement for graduation also emphasizes the autonomy, originality and creativity of research, and there is no strict requirement for the number of published papers. You only need to complete your doctoral thesis and final thesis defense (generally, there are 1-2 external auditors and 1 internal auditors). Whether you can get a doctorate smoothly depends on the evaluation of your research ability and research results by your tutor and jury.

3. As the main way to study in Britain

In addition to investing in immigrants, studying for a doctorate in the UK has become one of the most important ways to study in the UK. For students who have studied in the UK for more than 4-5 years, studying for a PhD can increase the visa time to 10 years, and then obtain permanent residents in the UK. For students who have not studied in the UK before, they can get a one-year work visa after graduation, so that they can stay in the UK to find a job. Moreover, at present, almost all universities in Britain are qualified to hire foreign employees. Therefore, after graduation, you can enter the university as a postdoctoral or lecturer, you can get a Tier 2 work visa directly, and you can get a permanent resident in the UK five years later.

4. Internship is available, and spouses can work freely.

International students can work in Britain and practice while studying. British doctoral students get a Tier 4 student visa, and their spouses can apply for a Tier 4 dependent visa, with which they can work and study freely in the UK. And students who have studied in Britain for more than six months can enjoy the national medical insurance system and free medical services. Not only is it free to see a doctor, but they may get different discounts when they get glasses or go to the dentist.

5. Cultural atmosphere

As the birthplace of English, studying in Britain can not only learn the most advanced knowledge in the world in your own field, but also experience various international cultures. Britain has a very diverse culture, and it is still surrounded by exciting culture and art. Its music, drama, movies, literature and fashion can undoubtedly make foreign students who come here to study enjoy it in their spare time. Walking in London, I can see English with various accents, and people from many countries live here.

Britain also has beautiful natural scenery, clean urban environment and quiet and quaint towns. Britain is a pluralistic country regardless of race, religion and color. It welcomes people from all over the world.