In Uk there is a wealth of options available throughout the UK & Northern Ireland, with more than 50,000 postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities offered by UK institutions. Today, there are approximately 300,000 international studentsstudying at UK establishments, approx 30% of all postgraduate students are from outside the country.
MBA programmes are becoming particularly popular in the UK. There are hundreds of MBA courses available, and many universities have direct links with local business community opening up employment and networking opportunities for graduates.
The UK economy is relatively buoyant at the moment and graduate job prospects are good. The most recent Association of Graduate Recruiters survey found that the average starting salaries for graduates from UK universities had increased by the highest level in five years.
Growth areas where graduates are finding employment in the UK include financial services, IT, engineering and construction. Conversely, employer demand for qualified graduates in the chemical and pharmaceutical and many more sectors.
