U.K. universities

                                                   U.K. universities

Just like Hogwarts is the best school to study magic, so are the rest of U.K.’s higher education schools, each in their own magical field. Whether it’s law, literature, business or sciences, U.K. universities have long dominated world rankings and they’re holding on tight. It’s not just us saying it, it’s also the “Ministry”. Check out the top U.K. universities according to international rankings.

U.K.’s fantastic scenery

The U.K.’s fantastic scenery

It is no wonder that Harry Potter and Hogwarts are British, given what amazing and magical places there are in all the cities of U.K. As a future student, you may be wondering what does that have to do with anything? Well, everyone knows that it’s the environment that makes a student’s journey truly a magical one.
Not only the U.K. has some of the most well-preserved architectural wonders, from castles, abbeys, bridges, palaces, ancient ruins and dungeons to towers and halls, but the scenery and environment within university campuses looks exactly like the one of the famous Hogwarts.
Just have a close look at pictures with the campuses from Oxford University, Cambridge University or Durham University and convince yourself. And these are just a few examples.
Check out all the magical places to see in the U.K. to convince yourself it’s the place to be and study.

Magical secret

Uncover any magical secret

If you are a curious and hard-working student in pursuit of the world’s magical secrets, you might be interested to know that the U.K. has some of the largest and most complete libraries in the world, housing immeasurable amounts of the globe’s ancient and more recent knowledge.
From the famed British Library to every individual university library, the kilometres of bookshelves and loads of databases available to students in the magic cities in the U.K. are hard to ignore if you’re thirsty for culture.
You may not be able to use a magic wand to open a book but maybe you’ll find out the secret location of the Philosopher’s Stone!
Find out why the UK is a super-fun study abroad destination.

UK is great

Curiously, the UK is actually great
Learning other languages can be a magical thing by itself, enabling you to better understand other cultures and aiding you in interacting with other wizards from across the globe. While not exactly Parseltongue, languages like Greek, Latin, Hebrew or Arabic could be just as useful in studying law, medicine or sciences. Also, modern languages like French, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish or Turkish could help you make better sense of the muggle world. Find out what are your options for studying languages in the U.K.

UK universities

UK universities are serious about studies

U.K. universities have a very serious and disciplined approach to studies and learning, so joining one would make you feel like you’re being managed by Albus Dumbledore and taught by Severus Snape. Needless to say that being serious is the first step to becoming the best at what you love and that’s why many graduates from U.K.’s finest universities are now global trailblazers. But that doesn’t mean that there can’t be any fun in this, or else it will feel like Dolores Umbridge is in charge. No worries! There are still many laid-back professors like Hagrid to teach you the magic and practical aspects of every discipline.

Rigorous admission

Getting through a rigorous admission process

Like Hogwarts’ itself, universities in the U.K. have very rigorous and elaborate admission procedures in order to ensure that only the best and well-aimed students will join. Every institution wants to avoid bad apples like Tom Riddle. Unlike Hogwarts’, though, muggles worldwide can enrol without having to wait for the magic quill to write their name

Fast transport

U.K.’s fast transport system

The U.K. has one of the fastest and well-organised urban and inter-urban transport systems, an ideal tool for getting around and escaping Dementors. Sure, it’s not exactly like passing through walls in the station at King’s Cross, but you’ll reach your destination so fast that it might feel like you’ve magically teleported there.

Team sports

The opportunity to play competitive team sports
U.K. is famous for its competitive team sports, a staple at every university and school in the country. It is believed to build character, self-discipline, teamwork, resilience, health and competitiveness. The most popular team sports in U.K. universities are cricket, basketball and football (soccer), but you could always help organise your own quidditch league and competition. Go Gryffindor!

U.K. is famous for its competitive team sports, a staple at every university and school in the country. It is believed to build character, self-discipline, teamwork, resilience, health and competitiveness. The most popular team sports in U.K. universities are cricket, basketball and football (soccer), but you could always help organise your own quidditch league and competition. Go Gryffindor!

Learn with experiments

Learn with experiments

If you choose to come and study abroad in the U.K., you will have the opportunity to learn sciences by experimenting in some of the most modern teaching laboratories and learning halls in the world. This is mainly because British higher education institutions are committed to providing students with a cutting-edge learning experience based on discoveries and a hands-on approach to curiosity. Therefore, whether you’re mixing your potions and formulas, trying to figure out a new elixir in order to solve the world’s troubles or simply trying to invent a new device that will magically improve people’s life, U.K. universities are just as incredible as Hogwarts. Don’t worry about being as clumsy as Ron Weasely! Their laboratories are also the safest in the world. So, the U.K. is definitively the place to study science thanks to its well-funded research departments and technical facilities.

Wizard in your field

Become a wizard in your field
Much like going to Hogwarts, choosing from the many great U.K. universities to study abroad will help you get a cool degree that will also be helpful in life. Maybe you will not be a magical, wand-wielding wizard, but you can definitively practice

U.K. is famous for its competitive team sports, a staple at every university and school in the country. It is believed to build character, self-discipline, teamwork, resilience, health and competitiveness. The most popular team sports in U.K. universities are cricket, basketball and football (soccer), but
you could always help organise your own quidditch league and competition. Go Gryffindor!

Cambridge

Cambridge English

• Students can take the test completely independent – no need for external reviewing or talking to an actual person.
• Audio and microphone calibration takes place before the test to make sure everything works properly.
• Students watch a video recording and are asked questions, simulating a speaking test. The recording pauses to allow students to answer.
• You can see how much time you have to answer each individual question.
• After completing the Speaking Test, you can replay your answers and listen to how you did.
•  You can also retake the same speaking test to improve your answers and get comfortable with the process.

Vital

Vital English

•  Speaking preparation seems to include the most extensive practice materials
• Record and playback your own responses, but with no feedback from a teacher.
• You can compare your response with a model answer.
• You will practise your pronunciation, word stress, intonation and connected speech
• Includes strategies on how to pass this part of the IELTS test successfully
• Video recordings explain different assignments for the speaking test – really helpful.
• No calibration options for microphone

Training platforms

The training platforms

1. Usability and page design
2. Preparation materials included
3. The simulation experience
4. Test evaluation and keeping track of results
5. Fees and subscription duration
6. Additional features
7. USA is the city of verve and style. The trends in fashion can be seen on every street. USA is a fast pace country with rapidly changing trends and style. With Hollywood divas and macho heartthrobs setting the style statement, there is no better nation than USA to pursue Fashion Studies. Here, students get to work with firms like Louis Vuitton, Oscar de la Renta and Giorgio Armani.
8. USA offers various specialisations in the field of Fashion Designing. One can learn the technical, managerial or creative aspect of the huge fashion industry. One can choose from various specialisations like fashion designing, fashion merchandising and many more.
10. Conclusions
Each topic section includes observations about each of the three platforms.

Page design

Platform usability & page design

• At first, it is not very clear how to get started. The busy look of the page can create confusion.
• Some graphic elements look outdated.
• Including better links to previous pages may help with navigation.
• Sometimes it may be difficult to remember how you landed on a specific page.
• USA is the city of verve and style. The trends in fashion can be seen on every street. USA is a fast pace country with rapidly changing trends and style. With Hollywood divas and macho heartthrobs setting the style statement, there is no better nation than USA to pursue Fashion Studies. Here, students get to work with firms like Louis Vuitton, Oscar de la Renta and Giorgio Armani.
• USA offers various specialisations in the field of Fashion Designing. One can learn the technical, managerial or creative aspect of the huge fashion industry. One can choose from various specialisations like fashion designing, fashion merchandising and many more.

IELTS Master

IELTS Master

• You need to read a few pages before you get started. Users go through clear steps meant for technical calibration.
• Clear start page that leads to preparation sections for each test type.
•  Easy link navigation on the left side of the page – You can skip to whatever chapter you want to read by selecting it. The site is a bit busy visually.
  
• The exercises in the learning section are marked with special icons for easier navigation.
• The platform looks functional, but the design is just a little outdated.
• Users can access technical help at any time.
• You can ask for assistance by using the message box.
• Videos take a while to load.

Cambridge English

Cambridge English

• There are learning materials about how to take the test only included in PDF format.
• A few test samples included.
• You have the option to take preparation test before starting the actual simulation.
• Unfortunately, the preparation test is the same as the simulation. More variety would have been more helpful.

Vital English

Vital English

•  The lessons are well structured and user-friendly.
• There are targeted recommendations for beginners and more advanced English-learners, before starting the lessons.
•  Includes lessons for academic as well as general English IELTS preparation.
•  Summary at the end of practice tests and lessons to remind you the keywords, topics and main ideas of the lesson, to help you learn how to approach a text.
• 25 hours of practice materials for each test section.
•  Learning meant for 4.5 to 7.5 language level of IELTS.