A surging number of Bangladeshi students are opting for a higher education in the United Kingdom. As a popular destination for higher education, UK’s fame is not unwarranted. Harboring some of the most renowned universities in the world, the region, with one percent of the world’s population, is also responsible for as much as eight percent of global scientific publications.
The history of institutional edification in the UK dates back to the sixth century. Currently, a highly sophisticated system of module-based education has established it as a premier destination of higher education for students worldwide.
“They stress on a lot of research-based assignments,” says Tausif Rahman, an alumni of Nottingham Trent University. “This compelled us to develop a practice of continuous research and to remain updated about current affairs.” Aquatic Ecologist Dr Haseeb Md Irfanullah, who obtained a PhD from University of Liverpool says, “What attracted me to an education in the UK is the legacy it has created. A certificate from a UK institution is highly valued worldwide.”
However, education is only one of the many factors that make a man. It is how he sees and understands the world, how he can adapt to his surroundings, and how well he connects to others. The UK harbours students from many countries. These people bring with them their own cultures and values to the land. Coming-of-age students find unique opportunities to interact with a diverse range of people, which enables them to widen their spectrum of perspectives, enabling them to communicate, and accept miscellaneous views in order to grow as a person.
“There were students from 29 different nationalities in my class of 102 students,” says Salman Kabir, who completed his MSc. In Marketing and Strategic Management from the University of Warwick. “This enabled me to understand different people and cultures, which helped me to mature as a person. This diversity has caused/triggered in the people of the UK to embrace fellow humans from any corner of the world.” “Life as a student in the UK makes you become practical and realistic. When you live and work on your own and have to make your own decisions, you grow in yourself an ability to be your own person,” Tausif says. Salman also shares this view.
“It is very important to remain focused on your purpose. When in the UK, you are essentially an ambassador of your country. It is important not to get distracted, and remain focused on the wealth of knowledge that is on offer,” Dr Haseeb stressed.
All three of them now are established professionals. Owing to his passion for taking on new challenges, Tausif is currently handling a new project as project manager at Humac Lab, after working as operations manager and project manager at Amar Phonebook Limited, and as senior corporate marketing executive at Toshiba in Bangladesh. He also ran his own business for a year in the UK after his graduation. Salman is currently working as assistant director of Marketing and Public Relations at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. Dr Haseeb is working as program coordinator at International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Bangladesh. They are thankful to have gained an education experience in the UK for their current success, as it not only made them accomplished human beings, but also enabled them to work in their preferred fields and remain ahead of the competition.
To get an undergraduate education in the UK, students should first consider completing their Higher Secondary Education as well as obtaining an acceptable IELTS score by their desired university. Universities in the UK also offer foundation and diploma courses for students who may have certain gaps in their education.
Social media and a flurry of agencies sometimes make it difficult for aspiring undergraduate and graduate candidates in the UK to choose the right university for them. To get the most unbiased, updated, pertinent and most comprehensive information on education in UK, students should visit the British Council in Dhaka. Operating in Bangladesh since 1951, it is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, working to help aspiring students to take informed decisions.
British Council is holding Education UK Exhibition 2016 from January 28-29 at Pan pacific Sonargoan hotel. There will be 25 UK institutions participating at the exhibition. The exhibition will be open for visitors on January 28 2016 from 12pm to 6pm and on January 29 from 11am to 6pm. Entry fee is Tk50. Entry ticket will be available in the event venue on event day. Registration link for Dhaka: http://bit.ly/exhibitiondhk2016
Education UK Exhibition 2016 in Chittagong:
Education UK Exhibition will be held at The Peninsula Chittagong. The exhibition will be open for visitors from 12pm to 6pm. 9 UK institutions will be participating this year in the exhibition. Entry fee is Tk50. Entry ticket will be available in the event venue on event day. Registration link for Chittagong: http://bit.ly/exhibitionctg2016
Education UK Exhibition 2016 in Sylhet:
Education UK Exhibition will be held at Rose View Hotel Sylhet. The exhibition will be open for visitors from 12pm to 6pm. 7 UK institutions will be participating this year in the exhibition. Entry fee is Tk50. Entry ticket will be available in the event venue on event day. Registration link for Sylhet: http://bit.ly/exhibitionsyl2016
Please bring your academic certificate with you.
