UK vs USA: Battle Of The Grad School Destinations Infographic

NOT TO BE MISSED * THE GREATEST EVENT IN HISTORY ONCE IN A LIFETIME BATTLE * OF THE E★* GRAD SCHOOL DESTINATIONS UNITED UNITED KINGDOM VS. STATES To go to grad school in the US or the UK? That is the question! And a difficult one at that. We are here to help you weigh the pros and cons. How? entered the two countries into a competition by presenting them with some of the most common questions students ask us at Across the Pond. After seeing their answers, which country will come out on top? There can only be one winner... LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE ROUND ONE * COST Tuition fees vary in the US and the UK, depending on what you choose to study and where. In this case, the UK already has the upper hand cost-wise by offering shorter degree programs – one-year degrees instead of two! HUMANITIES $22,000 BUSINESS $24,000 HUMANITIES $64,000 BUSINESS $74,000 SCIENCE & ENGINEERING $25,000 MBA $29,000 SCIENCE & ENGINEERING $80,000 MBA $96,000 UNITED KINGDOM WINS ★ "STUDYING IN THE UK HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I'VE EVER MADE. FINISHING AN ENTIRE MASTER'S IN ONE YEAR VERSUS DOUBLE THAT IN THE US HAS BEEN A BIG MONEY-SAVER." PAIGE CALKINS ROUND TWO * PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE I's not necessarily what you know, it's who you know, right? Exposure is one way to connect with the right people and thus progress your career. But, it all depends on the sort of career you want and the kind of exposure you need. GATEWAY TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE EUROPE AND ADAPTABILITY CLOSE TO FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK * WORK * PLACEMENT SCHEMES NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING SKILLS OPPORTUNITIES STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD WITH YOUR RESUME OVERSEAS * WORK * EXPERIENCE ECONOMIC 'POWERHOUSE' OF THE WORLD UNITED KINGDOM WINS ** "MY BRITISH DEGREE GOT ME IN THE DOOR FOR A LOT OF JOB INTERVIEWS, INCLUDING MY CURRENT POSITION AS AN ANALYST FOR A DEFENSE THINK TANK IN THE US." SCOTT OLSON * ROUND THREE * BETTER EDUCATION The structure of the education system and degree programs differ between the UK and the US – but, which provides the best education overall? 7 OUT OF 10 BEST UNIVERSITIES IN EUROPE 14% MOST HIGHLY CITED ACADEMIC PAPERS 6 OUT OF 10 BEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD HOME TO THE BEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD (MIT) #1 ENGLISH SPEAKING EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN THE WORLD ONE OF THE TOP EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS IN EUROPE WORLD CLASS RESEARCHING PROFESSORS WIDE RANGE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS TIE "MY UK MASTER'S PROGRAM IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP WAS MORE INTENSE THAN A MASTER'S IN THE U.S. THE EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING OUR COMPANY AND HAVING COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS WAS EXTREMELY REWARDING." DOUGLAS JONES, JR * ROUND FOUR * NICHE DEGREES It seems like everyone wants to study business or psychology these days, but what if you want to study something much different? Which country offers more scope for those niche, unusual programs you can barely find anywhere else? TII MUSEUM STUDIES PUPPET ARTS BREWING & DISTILLER Y FUNERAL SCIENCE STREET ART AUCTIONEERING WAR, MEDIA & SOCIETY THEME PARK ENGINEERING TIE "UK DEGREES ARE A BEAST! THEY PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY FOCUS, EXCEL, BE INDEPENDENT AND RESPONSIBLE. IT'S THE MOST EXCITING AND INTENSE ADVENTURE I'VE EXPERIENCED THUS FAR." JASMINE SANDERS ROUND FIVE * ADVENTURE Yes you're a student, but you're also young, curious and free. Which country offers you the best chance to explore the world and experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunities? PROXIMITY TO EUROPE CAN TRAVEL WITH YOUR FRIENDS CНEAP TRAVEL STUDENT DISCOUNTS EASIER TO TRAVEL DON'T NEED A PASSPORT EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT CULTURES NO LANGUAGE BARRIER * UNITED KINGDOM WINS ** "STUDYING IN ENGLAND HAS ALLOWED ME TO NOT ONLY DO SOME TRAVELLING ON MY OWN BUT I'VE ALSO BEEN FORTUNATE TO VISIT SOME WORLD-RENOWNED MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES. I WOULDN'T HAVE HAD THESE OPPORTUNITIES AT HOME" PIA LAIPERT ACROSS POND STUDY IN BRITAIN - SINCE 2004 studyacrossthepond.com f AcrossThePondUK @AcrossThePondUK