Many students are going to study in the UK for the first time, so when choosing a university, it is important to understand the various "jargon" that is often mentioned.π
πThe first one is the famous "G5."
The University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London, and the London School of Economics and Political Science are collectively known as the "G5 Super Elite" universities. They are top research universities in the UK, representing the highest level of scientific research and economic strength. Among them, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, University College London, and Imperial College London consistently rank in the top ten of world university rankings.ππ»ππ»ππ»
Although most UK universities allow conditional offers with the submission of qualifying language test scores, it is strongly recommended to have an IELTS score of 7.0+ and TOEFL score of 100+ when applying to these top universities.π
πThe second one is the "Russell Group."
The Russell Group was established in 1994 and consists of 24 leading research universities in the UK. The name "Russell Group" comes from the fact that the vice-chancellors of these 24 institutions hold an annual research funding meeting at the Russell Hotel near Russell Square in London.π¦π¦
This university alliance is known as the UK's Ivy League and represents the top universities in the country. Russell Group universities receive over 65% of the UK's research funding and sponsorship each year.ππΊ
The Russell Group includes the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, the London School of Economics and Political Science, King's College London, Imperial College London, University College London, the University of Warwick, the University of Manchester, the University of Sheffield, the University of Bristol, the University of Southampton, the University of Nottingham, Newcastle University, the University of Birmingham, the University of Leeds, the University of York, the University of Liverpool, Queen Mary University of London, Durham University, the University of Exeter, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow, Cardiff University, and Queen's University Belfast.π€π€π€
πThe third one is the "Red Brick Universities."
Red Brick Universities refer to universities established in important industrial cities in England during the Victorian era and granted royal charters before the First World War. These universities initially focused on science or engineering and played a significant role in the industrialization of the UK. Red Brick Universities are among the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. The six Red Brick Universities are important members of the Russell Group, including the University of Manchester, the University of Leeds, the University of Bristol, the University of Sheffield, the University of Liverpool, and the University of Birmingham.
πThe fourth one, which has gained popularity in recent years, is called "Wang Aiman Hua."
"Wang Aiman Hua" refers to King's College London (KCL), the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, and the University of Warwick. They are considered the "G6" candidates after the G5, and competition for most majors at these four universities is also intense.ππ―πΆ