In the previous blog I discussed the differences between the US and UK education system. In this post I shall enlighten you more on the differences between UK and US education system.
Homework and Grades
As we discussed in the last post the US education system places more emphasize on the breadth of the course, courses involve weekly or biweekly readings and other assignments like writing projects, research papers, and oral presentations throughout the program. In the UK, however, the schools are actually more lecture-focused, with only sporadic assignments throughout the course terms. Sometimes, there might be no real requisite assignments and instead your total grade may be depended on a single final exam. In US, your grade is based on your performance in the different assignments, with the final exam adding only a percentage of your entire grade.
Cost
Now, the cost of education in both nations is far from inexpensive, but the education cost in the United States is comparatively higher. As per the law, universities in England can charge the students up to £9000 (approx $14,300) per year. Obviously, this law applies to only citizens of the UK and the EU, not intercontinental students. Fees for them can be notably higher. The government sets the tuition fees limits, and every school sets its own fee structure accordingly.
By distinction, the US government has very little control over what universities can charge the students. The US distinguishes between in-state schooling fees and out-of-state schooling fees and between private and public schools too. These peculiarities establish the tuition fee. The average tuition fee for public two-year institutions can be almost $3000 per year, whereas the average fee for private four-year institutions will be $29,000 per year and some private four-year institutions can charge till $50,000 per year.
Accommodation
Both countries offer students with residence halls where they can reside. They are almost alike, although in UK it is more normal to have a dorm by yourself, whereas in US, you will share a dorm with at least one person. Still, after the first year, US students may have further housing options available like private housing or off-campus housing. It is more common for dormitories to be self-catered in the UK, while the US universities usually provide a series of full dining choices for its students. One potentially major distinction is that maid service is common in the UK residence halls albeit they pay a nominal fee for it.
Conclusion
While both US and UK can offer great avenues for high-class education, each system has a distinct approach to education, and there are several advantages and disadvantages to each. If you are thinking of pursuing your higher education in either the UK or the US, then you should take into regard the different distinctions mentioned in this and previous blog. Take in regard especially the period it will take to finish the program, the tuition fees and whether you favour more in-depth knowledge or more breadth in your degree program.
Homework and Grades
As we discussed in the last post the US education system places more emphasize on the breadth of the course, courses involve weekly or biweekly readings and other assignments like writing projects, research papers, and oral presentations throughout the program. In the UK, however, the schools are actually more lecture-focused, with only sporadic assignments throughout the course terms. Sometimes, there might be no real requisite assignments and instead your total grade may be depended on a single final exam. In US, your grade is based on your performance in the different assignments, with the final exam adding only a percentage of your entire grade.
Cost
Now, the cost of education in both nations is far from inexpensive, but the education cost in the United States is comparatively higher. As per the law, universities in England can charge the students up to £9000 (approx $14,300) per year. Obviously, this law applies to only citizens of the UK and the EU, not intercontinental students. Fees for them can be notably higher. The government sets the tuition fees limits, and every school sets its own fee structure accordingly.
By distinction, the US government has very little control over what universities can charge the students. The US distinguishes between in-state schooling fees and out-of-state schooling fees and between private and public schools too. These peculiarities establish the tuition fee. The average tuition fee for public two-year institutions can be almost $3000 per year, whereas the average fee for private four-year institutions will be $29,000 per year and some private four-year institutions can charge till $50,000 per year.
Accommodation
Both countries offer students with residence halls where they can reside. They are almost alike, although in UK it is more normal to have a dorm by yourself, whereas in US, you will share a dorm with at least one person. Still, after the first year, US students may have further housing options available like private housing or off-campus housing. It is more common for dormitories to be self-catered in the UK, while the US universities usually provide a series of full dining choices for its students. One potentially major distinction is that maid service is common in the UK residence halls albeit they pay a nominal fee for it.
Conclusion
While both US and UK can offer great avenues for high-class education, each system has a distinct approach to education, and there are several advantages and disadvantages to each. If you are thinking of pursuing your higher education in either the UK or the US, then you should take into regard the different distinctions mentioned in this and previous blog. Take in regard especially the period it will take to finish the program, the tuition fees and whether you favour more in-depth knowledge or more breadth in your degree program.
Canada Education System- What You Need To Know
Canada is counted amongst the world’s top education leaders. Students in Canada consistently perform well in international tests which reflects the perseverance each jurisdiction has on the Canadian education system’s quality. In this blog I shall tell you a bit about the Canadian education system and which the best colleges/universities here are for you to take admission.
The education system in Canada has both public and private-funded schools which include: community colleges, technical institutions, secondary schools, career schools, languages schools and universities/ university colleges. Education is deemed to be provincial responsibility here which means that each province will have different education standard. Here is a list of the best universities:
McGill University
Currently ranked 24th globally, McGill University is the highest ranking university of Canada. Founded in 1821, the university has a huge student body of international students from almost 150 nations and has been selected first in Canada amongst medical-doctoral universities for ten successive years.
University of Toronto
The university is currently ranked 34th globally and is situated in Toronto. The university is acclaimed for offering programs in areas of literary criticism, communication and theory, and a wide choice of research innovations. The university was the birthplace of path breaking insulin and stem cell research.
University of British Columbia
Next on the list is the University of British Columbia with a global rank of 50. Situated on the west coast it is home to roughly 60,000 students (about 12,000 of these are international students) at its campuses in Kelowna and Vancouver.
University of Alberta
With a global rank of 96, the University of Alberta is the foremost economic booster in Alberta and is particularly well-known for the programs offered in arts and humanities stream.
Universite de Montreal
Université de Montréal is another major research centre in Canada, which has nearly $524 million allocated to conduct research in more than 150 research centres as of 2011. It is ranked 115th in the world (as per 2015) and boasts of a strong international community of almost 7,000 students.
McMaster University
McMaster University occupies the 149th rank in the world. The university is located on a 300 acre campus in the Hamilton, Ontario.
University of Waterloo
With a rank of 152 in the world, the University of Waterloo has become quite popular amongst the international students. The university is a member of the U15, an assembly of research-concentrated universities of Canada, and is known to have the best psychology department in the country, as per the research citations.
Western university
Also known as the University of Western Ontario, it has a world rank of 192 and is particularly popular for its science, medicine, and business programs – with its major faculty being the social sciences.
University of Calgary
Ranked 204th in the world, the University of Calgary is the origin of momentous inventions like the neurochip and is one of the best reach-intensive institution in Canada.
Queen’s University
Located in Kingston, Ontario, Queen’s University, is currently ranked 206th in the world. It has campuses of more than 1,400 hectares of land throughout Ontario. Queen's was the first university west of the Maritime Provinces to grant admission to women, and also to establish a student government body.
The education system in Canada has both public and private-funded schools which include: community colleges, technical institutions, secondary schools, career schools, languages schools and universities/ university colleges. Education is deemed to be provincial responsibility here which means that each province will have different education standard. Here is a list of the best universities:
McGill University
Currently ranked 24th globally, McGill University is the highest ranking university of Canada. Founded in 1821, the university has a huge student body of international students from almost 150 nations and has been selected first in Canada amongst medical-doctoral universities for ten successive years.
University of Toronto
The university is currently ranked 34th globally and is situated in Toronto. The university is acclaimed for offering programs in areas of literary criticism, communication and theory, and a wide choice of research innovations. The university was the birthplace of path breaking insulin and stem cell research.
University of British Columbia
Next on the list is the University of British Columbia with a global rank of 50. Situated on the west coast it is home to roughly 60,000 students (about 12,000 of these are international students) at its campuses in Kelowna and Vancouver.
University of Alberta
With a global rank of 96, the University of Alberta is the foremost economic booster in Alberta and is particularly well-known for the programs offered in arts and humanities stream.
Universite de Montreal
Université de Montréal is another major research centre in Canada, which has nearly $524 million allocated to conduct research in more than 150 research centres as of 2011. It is ranked 115th in the world (as per 2015) and boasts of a strong international community of almost 7,000 students.
McMaster University
McMaster University occupies the 149th rank in the world. The university is located on a 300 acre campus in the Hamilton, Ontario.
University of Waterloo
With a rank of 152 in the world, the University of Waterloo has become quite popular amongst the international students. The university is a member of the U15, an assembly of research-concentrated universities of Canada, and is known to have the best psychology department in the country, as per the research citations.
Western university
Also known as the University of Western Ontario, it has a world rank of 192 and is particularly popular for its science, medicine, and business programs – with its major faculty being the social sciences.
University of Calgary
Ranked 204th in the world, the University of Calgary is the origin of momentous inventions like the neurochip and is one of the best reach-intensive institution in Canada.
Queen’s University
Located in Kingston, Ontario, Queen’s University, is currently ranked 206th in the world. It has campuses of more than 1,400 hectares of land throughout Ontario. Queen's was the first university west of the Maritime Provinces to grant admission to women, and also to establish a student government body.
