Study In United Kingdom
Overview:
It is no surprise that UK universities are constantly ranked among the top in the world given that the country conducts 5% of global scientific research and generates 14% of the most frequently referenced publications. The academic and “professional home” for international students, where you may meet students from all over the world and introduce them to diverse cultures, experiences, beliefs, and alternative ways of thinking, is one of the best features of student life in the UK. You will undoubtedly have a special chance to participate in this wonderful ethnic setting.
Interesting Facts About United Kingdom:
- Capital: London there are 63.23 million people.
- 109 universities.
- 2018–19 enrolment of international students: 485,646
- Money: British pound sterling (GBP).
- Official languages include English.
Why United Kingdom?
International education hub for more than 100 years
Easy visa rules for international students
Diverse range of courses
One of the highest standards of living in the world
No permission required from the job centre for International students
Free health insurance for students
International education hub for more than 100 years
Easy visa rules for international students
Diverse range of courses
One of the highest standards of living in the world
No permission required from the job centre for International students
Free health insurance for students
UK Education System
The higher education imparting bodies in the UK are
- Colleges
- Universities
- Institutions of higher education.
Qualifications Offered
- Degree courses
- Vocational training
- Diplomas
- Postgraduate courses
- Sandwich courses: 4 year courses with one year industry placement
- First degree courses of 3-4 years duration.
- Diplomas and vocational courses of 1-2 years with the Vocational and Technical Education Councils conferring the degree certificate.
- Masters for 1 or 2 years
- Postgraduate study may be in one of two forms – either as a work of independent research under supervision or a taught course of one or two year’s duration.
Test Requirements
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE scores or any equivalent as a proof of English Proficiency*IELTS Waiver is available for eligible candidates
- Diploma programs: Overall band score of 5.0
- Bachelor’s Degree: Overall band score of 6.0
- Masters Programs: Overall band score of 6.0 – 6.5
Education Cost
Tuition Cost
- An average of 10,000 GBP per year*
*Fees information given are of informative nature may vary from university to university
Cost of Living
- 11385 GBP (Inner London – 9 months)
- 9135 GBP (Outer London – 9 months)
Intake
- January
- September
Work Rights And Stay Back
- Students completing studies in the UK get a 2 year post -study work Visa (PSW) Graduate Immigration route (GIR). After the 2 years, they will be able to change to a skilled work visa if they find a job which meets the skill requirement of the domain. Through this post study visa arrangement Indian students get access to the UK labour market.
- Through the point based immigration system STEM graduates and professionals get work rights and can further secure a permanent residency (PR) status in the UK.(*Conditions Apply)
Scholarships
You can apply for a GREAT scholarship to study in the UK, if you have financial difficulties but have an ambition of earning a degree there. The UK government provides thousands of scholarships, bursaries, and other forms of financial aid to students from many nations. This includes the Global Wales Scholarships for International Students and Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships, both of which are available to students from India.