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HIGHER EDUCATION
Organization
 Educational
institutions in the UK are public and autonomous, under
the authority and guidance of the Department of Education
and Employment. This department assures the validity and
level of education and recognizes diplomas within the country
and world.
Four major types of institutions divided into two categories can
be found in the UK:
Long studies: Universities (there are 103 in the
UK) and ‘open universities’ offering technical
vocation.
Short studies: Colleges and higher education institutions,
‘open colleges’ and ‘art and music colleges’.
Since 1992, universities in the UK offer a number of disciplines
which are divided and taught by specialized faculties and
departments. Study options are numerous such as humanities,
sciences, medicine and pharmacy, as well as agronomy, veterinary,
engineering, architecture and business, just to name a few.
Studies are full-time or in alterations with internships,
known as sandwich courses, or with a study year abroad.
University calendar: The academic term is from October
to July, summer vacation is from July 1st to
September 30th. Some insitutions offer courses
during the summer vacation.
Language of instruction: English
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