Tag: United Kingdom

Shopping Overview Popular souvenirs are black tea, bitter orange marmalade and sweets such as Scottish shortbread or sugar-sweet fudge, which is offered in many different variations, such as with chocolate, vanilla or Baileys. Of course, you can also find typical souvenirs such as mugs, pens or magnets, most of which depict members of the royal […]

According to microedu, Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy. Unlike most countries in the world, the UK does not have a constitution that would be a single document, it consists of various acts of parliament – statutes, court decisions and constitutional customs. The constitution may be amended by an act of parliament or by general […]

I studied one semester at York St John University as part of an Academic Gap Years. Due to some plan changes due to Corona, I decided on the YSJ at short notice and was also late with my application. So I was especially grateful for the support from MicroEDU. Not only did they make this […]

Experience report about a semester abroad at York St John University from the perspective of a psychology student: Application process a) Procedure To apply to York St John University you first need 79 points in the TOEFL test. For this you shouldn’t register too late, plan around 100-150 euros and approach it with a good […]

Application process The first step towards my semester abroad began with an information event from MicroEDU. Then I made an appointment for a group consultation, which took place in the MicroEDU office in Münster. It was really practical to be able to discuss everything directly. Christiane introduced us to the homepage in more detail and […]

Preparation The will to go abroad has long been germinating in me. Starting a semester abroad as part of my studies was therefore my goal from the start. Since I really wanted to improve my English skills, only English-speaking countries came into question for me. USA, Canada, Australia or England, which at first glance seems […]

Since I had been planning to spend a semester abroad as part of my studies for a long time, I first found out about different universities on the MicroEDU website. The University of Essex was chosen because it offered a number of courses that fit my studies well. I am studying international licensing law (LL.M.) […]

MicroEDU I planned my semester abroad at the University of Essex with MicroEDU and I have to say that it was the right decision. Thanks to the very good and above all comprehensive support from Ms. Bastian before and during the stay, MicroEDU made the semester abroad a complete success ! The aim of the […]

I spent the 2013 Spring and Summer Term at the University of Essex. A semester abroad is highly recommended, the number of new, international contacts / friends is high. Still, I wouldn’t choose the University of Essex again. Arrive at the university The International Office, which is responsible for MicroEDU students, is modest in its […]

Before departure The preparation started for me around January 2017. The homepage of the university initially seems a bit confusing and requires some research time. You also had to wait a bit for replies to e-mails. However, after I submitted the documents, the application process went pretty quickly. I got the acceptance two weeks after […]

Before my semester abroad at the University of Essex, I was very nervous. I have never been abroad for a long time. But looking back, I can say that the semester abroad was one of the best times of my life. To the application process This went without any problems. MicroEDU was a great help […]

I did a trimester abroad at the University of Essex Southend Campus in Autumn Term 2018. The University of Essex has two campuses in Colchester (main campus) and Southend, in my opinion, both about 50 miles apart. MicroEDU provided me with time-consuming support with the application process, which helped a lot. The only problem is […]

I never actually intended to do a semester abroad and was more or less persuaded to do the semester abroad at the University of Essex. However, in retrospect it turned out that these were probably the best three months of my studies so far. Application The application on MicroEDU went very smoothly and was much […]

British tradition and modern multi-cultural state: the United Kingdom is a state of contrasts. Anyone studying on the British Isles will experience the multicultural diversity as well as the British peculiarities of the country up close. It is particularly noticeable in cosmopolitan cities such as London, Brighton, Manchester and Glasgow. But that is by no […]

The Guardian University Guide rates UK universities at a national level. It is one of the best known national university rankings in Great Britain. To learn more about United Kingdom and Europe, please visit localbusinessexplorer. The daily newspaper The Guardian publishes the ranking online every year. The Guardian University Guide has a ranking of the […]

The British Isles attract a good tenth of all German exchange students to study abroad every year. In addition to the multicultural atmosphere and the two-tier study system that has been established for decades, the greatest attraction is above all an outstanding university landscape. Great Britain is one of the leading science and research nations. […]

Even if it’s not the nicest part of planning a study abroad program in the UK, students should start with a budget as early as possible. Because there are some essential costs, but there are a number of financing options for German students for a short-term stay abroad or a complete study in Great Britain. […]

What are the Brits really special about? Your courtesy? The typical black humor? Or is it the strong sense of tradition and the cultivation of peculiar customs such as: Drinking tea at any time of the day or adoring the Royal Family? Anyone who spends their everyday studies in Great Britain gets to know the […]

During a semester abroad or study in Great Britain and especially in London, the cost of living is incurred in combination with the tuition fees. On average, British students spend around £ 12,000 per year in addition to tuition, according to the UK’s National Union of Students (NUS). Anyone who lives and studies in London […]

In addition to universities, colleges in Great Britain also offer excellent options for studying abroad – and often for lower tuition fees. There are more than 700 colleges and higher education institutes (HEI) in the UK public higher education landscape, most of which are specialized (vocational) training. A college in the UK or HEI can […]

For international students studying abroad in the UK means more than just getting to know a new culture and language. There are also some differences in the courses at the colleges and universities in Great Britain compared to the home university in Germany. When choosing courses in Great Britain, it can help to find out […]

The United Kingdom, which is made up of the individual countries England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, is known worldwide for its multiculturalism and its long, eventful history. The former colonial power has a large number of medieval towns, stately aristocratic residences and palaces. Reasons for a Bachelor in the UK Great Britain has always […]

The right time to study for an LLM in the UK Most students prefer to go to England or Great Britain for their LLM studies after the first state examination. Not least because this is often an excellent preparation for the legal clerkship and the second state examination in Germany. Especially if the legal traineeship […]

Have you made your decision and want to start studying in Great Britain? Those who are at the very beginning of the application process will ask themselves to what extent there are differences when applying for a degree in Great Britain compared to Germany. So what you need to consider in order to study abroad […]

The UK is one of the most popular countries to study abroad. No wonder: after all, some of the best and most traditional universities in the world are located here. The study programs offered are characterized by a high quality of teaching and enjoy a high international reputation. The relative geographic proximity to Germany also […]

Special features for an Academic Gap Year For all school leavers who want to complete an Academic Gap Year after completing their Abitur, the same admission requirements apply as for a semester abroad, with the exception of the academic requirements. With the application, however, you should already submit the last half-year report from the upper […]

From Bayswater to Regent’s Park From Hyde Park it is not far by underground to Kensington Palace, Portobello Market and the districts of Bayswater and Paddington with their many small hotels and hostels. The “posh district” Kensington is only a stone’s throw away, and it is home to the imposing Kensington Palace and the Notting […]

How does the application at a UK university work and what are the requirements? At the beginning of an application for a degree at the university of your choice in Great Britain, there are these essential questions. Every study program and every university has different entry requirements, for which evidence must be provided in the […]

London is without question one of the cities with the largest number of tourists each year in the world. It is also by far the city with the most academics in the world. And – perhaps for this reason – the most popular place to study for international students in the UK. At every turn, […]

In the UK, international students can study at excellent universities. In addition to this plus in every résumé, British universities and colleges also play a pioneering role when it comes to campus life. There are tons of opportunities in the UK to have fun before and after classes. From cinema, live music, theater, excursions and […]