Transferring to a uni in UK from a uni in UAE (Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering)

I did my A levels this year and have decided to join a well-know local uni known as Emirates Aviation College in Dubai. I went to the open day on saturday and they told me that 90% of my credits will get transferred...is it true? I will most probably shift after the 1st year to a top uni (for aerospace engineering) in UK like Surrey, Southampton, Bristol, Manchester, Brunel or Bath. So I was wondering whether its possible to do so....will these Unis accept me? I sent them a mail few hours ago but didnt get a reply yet. I heard Surrey doesnt accept transfer student..is it true?
Can someone give me more information about these unis? How is the atmosphere there and how friendly are the people? Will I have much problem making friends? I had been a popular student at my school and dont usually have much problem socialising but I am worried that people wont accept me into their "gang" since I would miss out on the fun things they do together in the first year.
Finallly, I would like to work in the states but would prefer to complete my studies in UK so which unis have a better reputation internationally?


Thanks a lot people!


PS- Any info about Emirates Aviation College would also be helpful.

PSS- I have never been to the UK nor do I have a British passport but I do have a few friends and cousins in the UK who went there purely for education thus pay the full fees.

I'm sorry I can't help but I'm just going to say you should have made it more obvious you meant the United Arab Emirates in the title, as when i read this I read it as UEA (University of East Anglia).

I'm sorry I can't help but I'm just going to say you should have made it more obvious you meant the United Arab Emirates in the title, as when i read this I read it as UEA (University of East Anglia).

I'll also say, if you have a place at a Uni, I would stick to that one, the UK is a long way away, and as you said you've never been here before, you cannot be sure you would like it (I've lived her since birth and I'm none too fond of it here).

Sorry I know that wasn't too helpful,
James

Haha! There is a difference between UAE and UEA. Sorry! :P

Anyways, back to the topic. I want to work in the states so I dont think the degree ill gain from Emirates Aviation College (EAC) would be helpful. But this year I would not be able to transfer because 1) I havnt applied 2) I did only two A levels and i do not want to do foundation year plus my parents wont let me take a gap year...they dont want me to waste much time to go to a uni so i have to join one in september 3) I want to experience new things and I have loads of friends in the UK and my besties are also going there.

Can I ask you a question..which may be a bit off topic: Are you originally from UAE? ie. Emirati .

You don't have to answer..if you don't want to

Hey man, I too live in UAE

Firstly Emirates Aviation College is a pretty good one and enjoys good reputation in the Gulf/ Middle East region & your job prospects in Emirates Airlines seem pretty good after that.

However beyond UAE & Middle East I am afraid that Emirates College has limited reputation and you will be better off transferring to a university.

For you (depending on your grades & the how much u can afford in tuition fees) I recommend the following

1- Imperial College London
2- University college London ( not very highly ranked in engineering but enjoys good reputation)
3- Bristol
4- Manchester
5- Southampton
6- Bath

While Cambridge & Oxford are always an option, their courses are pretty general and I prefer more specific and in depth courses

Hope I have helped u, if u have any more questions please don't hesitate to PM me.

While Cambridge & Oxford are always an option, their courses are pretty general and I prefer more specific and in depth courses

This is a misleading statement as the courses of both Oxford and Cambridge offer just as much depth as those of other institutions, and allow students to graduate with specific qualifications. They have to or they would not gain accreditation to the professional bodies. They are structured to allow a choice as to specialism to be made after the end of the second year rather than before the course starts. The material covered in the first two years is common to all engineering disciplines.

They are not of equal depth