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UK Or USA Which Is Better For Indian Students?

Many Indian students look for countires to study abroad. But, Most of them not able to choose the right  country for study abroad.

Are you also confused? Which one you should choose between UK and USA.

Don't worry! Here in this article, IBT Overseas research & development team giving full comparison between UK & USA.

So, continue scrolling to get complete information.

Table of Contents
 

  1. Why USA & UK on Top List?

  2. Accommodation

  3. Tuition Fees

  4. Safety

  5. Job opportunities

  6. Course Duration

  7. Education Cost

  8. Study Duration

  9. Culture

  10. FAQ

  11. Summing Up

Why USA & UK Top of The List of Students? 

USA and UK ranked on top among all study abroad destinations. Because, both destinations education system has unique educational qualities. Here is the list of some unique qualities that make them top destination for study:

  • Reasearch & development based Educational systems.

  • Affordable expenses for living and studying.

  • Huge job opportunities after study. 

  • On-campus accomodations available                                                 

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Accommodation : UK vs USA

Everybody want to study in peaceful & hygienic envionment. Both countries have unique facilities in term of accompdation. Let’s understand this with comparison below:

Accommodation in UK

Accommodation in the USA

Weekly payout system

Monthly payout system

Already furnished houses

Unfurnished house option is available where students can decorate their room as per their preferences

Living expenses cost around £12,000-£15,000 per year

Living expenses cost around $10,000-$15,000 per year

No pet policy available

Pet policy is available

 

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Tuition Fees : UK vs USA

Tuition fees in UK and USA is different for undergraduate students and postgraduate students. We have given the comparison of tuition fees in the UK and the USA in the following table: 

UK 

USA

Tuition fee for undergraduate courses in the UK is £8,000-£15,000 per year

Tuition fee for undergraduate courses in the USA is $10,000-$30,000 per year

Tuition fee for post-graduation courses in  the UK is £10,000 and £12,000 per year

Tution fee for post-graduation courses in the USA is $15,000-$45,000 per year

 

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Safety: UK vs USA

If you want an answer of which country is safe, We have done proper research and taken reviews from a number of international students. We have found that the UK is safer than the USA because of the factors mentioned in the underneath table:

UK 

USA

No risk of murders

Murder cases are really high 

Lesser rate of gun crimes 

Gum crimes are increasing rapidly 

A few cases of street crimes per year 

The annual cases of street crimes are quite high 

Home invasions do not really exist 

Home invasions exist 

Very few cases of road accidents 

A number of road accident cases are reported every year 

Hence, UK is a clear winner in the terms of safety and security. So, if you want to go on the safer side, UK will be a better option for you. 

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Job Opportunities : UK vs USA 

Are you confused about which country has more job opportunities after study UK or USA. So, have a look at the below-mentioned table:

UK 

USA

The unemployment rate in the UK is 3.5%. It means that around 97% of the total popular is employed in the UK. 

The unemployment rate in the UK is 3.67%, which is a little more than that in the UK. 

A great number of jobs are available from renowned companies with high pay. 

Less number of jobs are available from renowned companies and the pay is also very less.

In the UK, employees get paid holidays so that they can enjoy and make a balance between their professional and personal life. 

Employees do not get paid holidays in the USA. 

The average UK salary is less as compared to the USA.

The average USA salary is ideal.

Employees are given 60 minutes of lunch break.

Employees are given only 30 minutes of lunch break. 

Course Duration : UK vs USA

The duration of the undergraduate or post-graduation courses in the UK and USA is different. Study programs in the USA are quite longer than that in the UK. The total duration of the courses is mentioned in the below-mentioned table: 

UK 

USA

The total duration of the undergraduate courses in the UK is 3 years. 

The total duration of undergraduate courses in the USA is 4 years. 

The total duration of the post-graduation courses lasts for 1-2 years. 

The total duration of the post-graduation courses lasts for 2 years. There is no such option for 1 yeast post-graduation course. 

Education Cost : USA vs UK

We would like to inform you that the education cost is the basic difference between these two countries. However, this diffrence varies according to courses and universities. Check the table mentioned below for further information: 

University (UK)

Subject Discipline

Yearly Tuition Fee (International)

University (US)

Yearly Tuition Fee

(International)

University College London

1. Business

2. Economic

3. Computer Science

4. Engineering

5. Politics

£31,200

£28,500

£34,100

£31,200

£23,300

Harvard University

$51,904 for UG courses

University of Cambridge

1. Mathematics

2. Economic

3. Computer Science

4. Engineering

5. Politics

£24,789

£22,227

£33,825

£33,825

£22,227

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

$55,510 for UG courses

University of Oxford

1. Business

2. Economic

3. Computer Science

4. Engineering

5. Politics

£63,000

£22,410

£27,460

£27,460

£25,900

Stanford University

$56,169 for UG courses

University of Edinburgh

1. Business

2. Economic

3. Computer Science

4. Engineering

5. Politics

£22,000

£22,000

£28,950

£28,950

£22,000

California Institute of Technology

$56,364 for UG courses

     

University of California, Berkeley

$47,602 for all UG courses

Culture: UK vs USA

If you tend to know about the cultural difference between UK and USA, the table given below will make it grasp easily. From the behavior of Britishers and Americans to  other cultural aspects, we have mentioned every piece of information below. 

UK

USA

People in the UK are less religious than Americans. 

People in the USA are more religious. 

The UK has a wide range of societies including sports, funding and others. 

The USA has a few societies. 

The people in the UK are not straightforward

The people in the USA are straightforward. 

They are elegant in appearance and act really politely 

As they are straightforward, they seem to be a little rude. 

Summing Up

Once you have gone through all the above-stated differences, you will surely be able to get the clear-cut idea about which one you should pick. Make up your mind and read every type of information so that you can easily be able to progress without much struggle. At IBT Overseas, we have an experienced team of student visa consultants that will help you in your study visa process.

FAQ

Ques 1) Out of the USA and UK, which one is usually on the NO.1 list in terms of education?

Ans) Without a doubt, the USA is having quality education. 

Ques 2) On what parameters can we distinguish the USA and UK? 

Ans) We can easily differentiate it on the basis of Selecting the right program,  Education cost, Work Opportunities, Duration of study, Right accommodation and Culture.

Ques 3) What are the toughest courses in both the USA and UK? 

Ans) The toughest courses are Plant and Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Economics and Business, Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Environment/Ecology, Law, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Neuroscience and Behavior, Psychiatry/Psychology, Geosciences, Biology and Biochemistry.

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