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• The UK institutions consistently rank among the best in the world and qualifications are internationally valued and recognised.
• The UK undertakes 5 per cent of the world?s scientific research and produces 14 per cent of the world?s most frequently cited papers.
• UK institutions offer flexibility of choice and enable you to blend academic and vocational courses of your choice.
• The teaching and study methodology used in the UK give you the freedom to be creative and develop skills sets and confidence.
• As a student you get the opportunity to be taught by the world's leading academics and experts; you also benefit from their constant academic support.
• UK degrees can be tailored to your interests and often include specialised modules.
• The UK is the home of English hence an ideal place to develop language skills and enhance employment prospects.

The UK's currency is the pound sterling (£ / GBP). Despite being a member of the European Union, the UK has not adopted the euro.

• There are 100 pence (p) to the pound (£). Notes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Coins come in 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.
• There are numerous bureaux de change in London ? often located inside banks, travel agents or Post Offices, as well as at London's airports and major train stations. It's worth shopping around to get the best deal ? compare the exchange rates on offer and don't forget to ask about commission. A good tip is to ask how many pounds you will receive in total after all charges have been deducted.
• The Post Office's Bureaux de Change network is the largest provider of foreign currency in the UK. The Post Office is consistently voted "Best Foreign Exchange Provider".

Sample Price Guide:

• Accommodation per month: 578.89 £  
• Average food prices per month: 188.64 £
• Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar: 5.00 £
• Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant: 10.00 £
• Small bottle of water: 0.93 £
• Small bottle of beer: 3.25 £         
• Cappuccino (Regular): 2.34 £
• Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle): 1.10 £     
• Liter of milk: 0.93 £           
• Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g): 1.03 £       
• Movie ticket: 8.00 £
• One-way Ticket (Local Transport): 2.10 £