As an international student starting at a UK University, we are sure that you are feeling a mixture of relief, excitement and anxiety at the moment. Relief about your results and the fact that you have secured a place on a course at a University in the UK; excitement about the new adventure that lies…
Studying medicine is a highly sort after degree programme and with only 35 of the 130 UK universities offering a medical programme, the entry is extremely competitive. Every year around 22,000 people apply to study medicine for less than 8,000 places. Medicine remains one of the most highly regarded career paths with excellent career prospects.…
Gabbitas Education has worked with hundreds of students across the years when choosing a University and securing a place at the best Universities in the UK. Here are the top ten factors to consider when looking for a University. 1. The Course Pick a course that you think you will enjoy, if the course doesn’t…
Starting for the first time at University can be quite daunting – maybe it’s your first time living away from home, perhaps you are nervous about the prospect of not knowing anyone there and the thought of having to make new friends. The best thing you can do is just try not to worry about…
Students today have the opportunity of going to universities anywhere in the world. We regularly work with students who want to continue their studies all over the world but the number one destination for most of our Gabbitas students remains the UK. So what are the top reasons why the UK remains such a popular…
One of the questions we are most regularly asked is “which is the best university?” and the reply always has to be “what do you mean by ‘best’?” For best means different things to different people. Do you mean the best in terms of the University League tables? Do you mean best for student employment?…
There are plenty of good reasons to consider studying for a Masters Qualification, not least the fact that postgraduates have higher employment rates and earn more than their undergraduate counterparts – current graduate labour market statistics suggest working-age postgraduates have a median salary £39,000 versus £33,000 for working-age undergraduates. However, prior to committing to this…
The Pasquino family – Giuseppe, Caroline, Leon and Anna – were concerned about finding the right school in Dubai before making the move to the UAE from Belgium. Guiseppe was being relocated by his company to set up a business over in the UAE, and they approached Gabbitas Middle East through a contact at his company.…
In recent years, independent sixth form colleges have become a popular and viable alternative to senior schools. Not only are their academic results impressive, but they offer students exam-focused teaching in an environment that gets them ready for university. In this blog, we take a look at the benefits of attending a sixth form college…
With over 50,000 degrees offered at 360 Higher Education institutions, choosing where and what to study in the UK can be an overwhelming experience. For many students facing this dilemma the sheer number of choices can be terrifying as they feel the pressure to make the ‘right’ choice about this next stage of their education…