Relationship Growing Between U.S and UK Universities

13/05/2008 by Charlotte Norman

Talking at a recent visit to the White House the UK Prime Minister announced plans to strengthen the already 'special relationship' between the UK and the U.S. The partnership between universities was highlighted as a key player in the plan to do so.

Aside from the many plans discussed for solving economic and social issues together, with pledges by both countries to stand side-by-side in the fight against terror; a key initiative was announced for improving the relationship between the countries universities and foreign students.

Liam Clifford of www.globalvisas.com  says that "it is great for student mobility that the UK and U.S are acting to build on what are already strong ties. It is vital that all universities establish deep and developing partnerships around the world."

Every year sees a large number of student visa applications made for people wishing to study abroad. The US and the UK have always been popular choices, with both offering well established universities and courses.

Brown has enrolled the help of Kings College London in order to trial the planned developments; with the New York University acting as their U.S counterpart. The government hopes that they can get both universities co-operating with exchanging of students from overseas.

In response to Brown's proposal, Professor Trainor of Kings College said: "Already more of the university's international students come from the U.S than any other country. At present we have created long-standing links with the University of North Carolina, Johns Hopkins, Pennsylvania, Georgetown and many others."

The current law in the UK regarding study visas means that upon receipt of a UK study permit, visa nationals can study there with the aim of obtaining a recognised qualification.

If you are interested in the opportunities which are available via studying abroad and would like more details, then Global Visas will be able to provide you with all the information needed.

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