New Trend Of Private Students Seeking Studies Outside UK

Bandar Seri Begawan – A new trend has been shaping up in the last few years showing that private students have begun to opt for further studies elsewhere, perhaps due to the increasing cost of studying and living in the United Kingdom

However, statistics from the Scholarship Section of the Ministry of Education revealed that students currently studying in the United Kingdom, whether on scholarship or self-financed, are still the highest compared to those pursuing higher education in other countries.

Pengiran Datin Hajjah Mariam Pengiran Haji Matarsat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, disclosed this while officiating the 9th Annual Education UK Exhibition 2005 held at the Centrepoint yesterday.

Arnong those who attended the exhibition were Mr Andrew Caie, British High Commissioner, and Mr Gerry Liston, Director of British Council in Kuala Lumpur, as well as Senior Education and Government Officials.

Currently, some 750 Bruneian students are studying in British universities.

A substantial number of Bruneian students are also studying in schools and colleges in the UK, preparing to go to university.

Brunei students considering overseas options or applying for courses in the UK this year will find the Education UK Exhibition 2005 informative.

A total of 19 UK institutions including colleges, universities and one company offering employment opportunities as well as five local education organisations delivering English Language and local associations will attend the exhibition.

The aim of the exhibition is to assist Bruneians to reach their career goals and make a difference by contributing to the development of Brunei throughout their career.

The exhibition is held at the Ballroom Centrepoint Hotel and open from 10am to 6:30p.m.

The academic year in Britain starts in September 2005 and applications are currently open for undergraduate, postgraduate and pre-degree programmes.

Applicants can apply directly to the institutions at this event with a follow-up for undergraduate applications through UCAS.

The exhibition provides opportunities for Bruneians to connect with the creativity and innovation of UK's education programmes through study in the UK. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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