1: Types and titles of postgraduate courses
What does postgraduate study mean in the UK?
Which are the courses at postgraduate level?
What qualifications do they lead to?
2: Choosing the course and the institution
What are the teaching and learning methods in the UK?
In which academic areas can I study in the UK? Which are the institutions?
Where are the institutions located?
What factors should I consider when making my choice?
3: Check the quality of courses and institutions
How is higher education (teaching and research) evaluated in the UK?
What are the entry requirements for most courses?
Are there preparatory courses for postgraduate study in the UK?
What is the structure of a medical career?
Do MBAs offered in the UK have a good reputation?
Will I have to take an English exam?
What are British qualifications called?
Is there a comparative system between UK and Portuguese classifications?
What is the equivalence granted to UK qualifications in Portugal?
Does the British Council translate academic qualifications?
When should I send the certified translations of my qualifications to the institutions?
How do I apply for postgraduate courses, master degrees and research programmes?
When do I apply for postgraduate courses, master degrees and research programmes?
7: Fees, accommodation and other expenses
What are the annual fees for European Union students?
What are the annual fees for international students (non-EU)?
How can I obtain information about sources of funding for EU and international (non-EU) students?
How much will it cost per month to live in the UK?
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