Is it better to study for a master’s degree in the United States or the United Kingdom?

The UK is better than the US in terms of cost.

The UK is about 30W/year

The US is 50W/year

The gap is still quite big. For ordinary families, if it is not for employment abroad, , it is more appropriate to go to the UK.

The UK is also better than the US in terms of time.

Most master's degrees in the UK are one-year programs

Most master's degrees in the United States are two-year programs

This is why many people like to study for a master's degree in the UK. They are also graduating from undergraduate programs. When student A takes the postgraduate entrance examination in China and is looking for a job in two years, classmate B already has one year of relevant experience as a returnee from overseas. In some cases, less time can indeed be regarded as an advantage.

The United States is better than the United Kingdom in terms of the allocation of energy required for study per academic year.

Most universities in the UK and the US use the semester system. Most schools in the UK start in September or October and end in May or June of the following year.

In the United States, the semester at most universities begins in August and ends in December, and then the second semester begins in January of the following year. Some universities even start their winter vacation at the end of November.

Just like people have 16 hours of activity a day, in the UK, they study for 12 to 16 hours; in the United States, they study for 8 to 12 hours, and there is still time for other 4-8 hours. things. So for students who like this kind of work-rest combination, the United States is more suitable.

If all of the above are ok and you can go to both the UK and the US, you still have to consider some hard conditions.

For example, in the comparison of admission approval and visa application, the United Kingdom is better than the United States.

The main reason is that most schools in the UK look at GPA scores, TOEFL or IELTS. The United States also has exams such as GRE, LSAT, and GMAT.

At the same time, the risk of visa rejection also needs to be considered.

From this perspective, the UK is more suitable for students who do not like to take risks or feel that they cannot pass the exam.

In addition to preparation before studying abroad, you also need to think about whether you can integrate into society. In this regard, the UK is better than the United States.

As a non-immigration country, the UK is more friendly to international students than immigration countries like the United States, and there are relatively few cases of racial discrimination.

Whether you can get used to university teaching is another point that needs to be compared. I think the United States is more suitable for Chinese people.

As I said before, the academic year in the UK and the US is different. The main reason is that the learning methods are different. In the UK, studying for a master's degree is more like delving into your own major, while in the United States, the first year of a master's degree is all kinds of "common sense" "The second year is when we go deeper.

If you are a domestic undergraduate and want to better connect with your major to study for a master's degree, the United States' study arrangement of first group and then independent study is more suitable for you to integrate than the United Kingdom, which focuses on majors from the beginning.

As for whether students can graduate, the arrangements in the United States and the United Kingdom are also very different. This is not better or worse, it depends on everyone's habits.

Graduation in British universities has a lot to do with final exams, accounting for even 80%.

In the United States, it depends on your usual grades, homework level and final exam. The proportion is more balanced and it is a comprehensive consideration.

Let’s talk about the comprehensive rankings and diploma content of common schools in the United Kingdom and the United States. In this regard, the United States has more advantages in terms of quantity and rankings on some lists.

In the global TOP100 list that everyone often looks at, the admission rate of British universities is 15-18, while that of the United States is 30-35.

This is why it is said that American diplomas are more qualified than British diplomas. This is one of the most valuable arguments, because it is true that the number of British universities on the list is about half less than that of the United States.

At the level of prestigious schools, the British G5 corresponds to the American TOP30, and the British TOP30 corresponds to the American TOP100.

But if you are just for the postgraduate entrance examination and the chance of being admitted to the TOP30 is low, you can actually choose from the TOP100 or even the TOP200.

Employment and cost-effectiveness

The investment will be rewarded. If you do not have a corresponding job after studying for a master's degree in the UK, you will only have to return to your country.

The United States allows you to apply for an internship and get a work visa. Although there is a probability issue, it is better than nothing.

Experiences and Gains

The United States is more open, and talents are concentrated in big cities, where they are more exposed to the latest research theories and professional trends.

Britain is relatively conservative and livable. Whether it is a city or a small town, it is worth living.

So based on these comparisons, confirm your own conditions and needs to choose whether it is more suitable to go to the United States or the United Kingdom.