Study In UK
It includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of Ireland and many smaller islands.
The official language is English.
South Asian languages such as Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi and Gujrati are spoken by about 2.7% of the UK population.
Some of the popular cities are London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge, and Bristol.
TOP REASONS TO STUDY IN UNITED KINGDOM
- Top Ranked Universities and Colleges: Many UK universities are featured many times in Times Higher education rankings. Also one third of top 10 world class universities are there in the United Kingdom. Some of the reputed institutions are Oxford, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics, Imperial College London etc.
- Globally Recognized Qualifications: The courses and qualifications obtained in the UK are globally recognized. A degree obtained from UK universities gives students the edge to more employment opportunities. Not all universities in the UK can enroll international students but only the ones that can satisfy the teaching standards and offer quality courses.
- Multicultural Society and High Student Population: UK is a very friendly place with diversified ethnic groups. People welcome every culture and religion very friendly. Whether it’s food, entertainment, religion or culture, being an international Indian student you can not ask for more.
- A Popular Tourist Destination: along with the high educational standards, UK is also a very popular tourist destination. Along with studies students can enjoy places like Buckingham Palace, Windsor castles, Madame Tussauds, the London Eye and many such attractions. Also UK transport links with Europe is also very excellent. During vacations one can visit places like Paris, Rome, Switzerland and other popular cities of Europe.
- World-class reputation of UK Universities: from the world class UK reputed universities, to the high standards of its cities and cultures, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have a lot to offer international students. Four of the world’s top six universities are situated in the UK also.
- Excellent Facilities: with advanced education and updated technology standards you are guaranteed an education with the utmost standards. UK courses are internationally recognized and degree obtained from the country can unlock the door to many opportunities all over the planet. There is also a great deal of guidance and information available to guide you further regarding your career and education.
COST OF STUDYING & LIVING IN UK
- Before you start living in the country you need to look at the education and living cost in the UK. There are a number of financial options for international students, so you need to look better and finds out what works best for you. The estimated living cost per year is between £9200-£11500, so it is very important to keep track of your expenditures and plan accordingly.
- Tuition fees per year range from £9000-£10000 for Arts courses and £11,000-13000 for Science courses. The cost can vary depending on which institute and where you are studying in the country. So it’s a very good idea to get in touch with the institution you wish to study for convenience regarding expenditure and all.
- The time duration of UK undergraduate courses ranges from 3-4 years while a full time postgraduate degree is of one year. There are plenty of options available to you regarding your degree and all the other important guidance and information to help you choose your next step.
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN UNITED KINGDOM
The typical and basic very first degree offered in the UK is the bachelor’s degree and usually last for three years. After the successful completion of the three year bachelor degree students are known as undergraduates.
Some universities offer a vocationally based degree lasting upto a duration for 2 years. This helps students who wish to continue on degree first but want to stay in employment. Many universities offer undergraduate master’s degree lasting for 4 years.
Students who have completed the first degree are eligible to undertake a postgraduate degree, which may be a master’s degree typically lasts for years and research based can last up to 2 years. Doctorate degree last for 2 years.
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate: to gain entry under the UK undergraduate course, a good high school academic certificate or 12 years of schooling is required.
- An academic IELTS score of min 6 bands. Some universities may require higher scores.
- A student should be of 18 years while applying or before joining a degree program.
Postgraduates: a good academic record is required to get enrolled in a postgraduate degree in the United Kingdom. 60% or above in 1st degree is required by most of the universities in the UK for masters and research courses. Some universities also accept 50% or above in the 1st degree.
GMAT score between 600-700 can be required by many universities for management programs.
All reputed management institutions require a minimum of 3 years of work experience along with the age of 25+ as a minimum age requirement.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION
- A copy of the resume, statement of purpose (SOP), two references/letter of recommendation (LOR) from recent institution/employers.
- Certified copies of mark sheets from 10th till the last exam passed
- A copy of the passport and score sheet of IELTS/TOEFL.
- Students require portfolio applying in courses like art and design and architectural courses.
- A work experience certificate is mandatory for some professional courses like MBA in almost all UK universities/colleges.
VISA REQUIREMENT
- To apply for a type 4 general visa you must score 40 out of 40 points.
- A confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) by the school or any other educational institute in the UK, requires 30 points.
- Some courses may require Academic Technology Approval Schemes (ATAS) certification. If any course requires ATAS certification, one needs to present it by taking a printout.
- Along with the original degree certificate, transcript or qualification, test results of IELTS and TOEFL are mandatory.
- A proof for the educational funds as well as living expenditure reports for up to nine months needs to be presented. All documents provided to show maintenance of funds needs to be original and worth 10 points.
PART TIME WORK DURING STUDIES
Students are allowed to work 20 hours in week during their academic session. However, they are allowed to work full time during vacations such as Christmas and Easter.
SOME OF THE UNIVERSITIES WE CAN GET YOU ADMISSION INTO – UK
American InterContinental University London (AIU London)
Azad University (IR) Oxford – AUO
Study Group
Blackhall College
Buckinghamshire New University
Canterbury Christchurch University
Cavendish College
City and Islington College
City of Bristol College
College of Technology, London
De Montfort University
Forth Valley College Scotland
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glyndwr University
Heriot-Watt University
Kingston University London Distance Learning MBA Lancaster University
INTO
Kingston University, London
LIBT
LIBT – Progression to Brunel University
London Empire Academy
London Metropolitan University
London School of Business & Finance
M.L.S. International College
Manchester International College
Manchester Metropolitan University
Navitas
Maritime Greenwich College
Middlesex University
Middlesex South Asia
Napier University
national Education and Careers
Navitas Group
Oxford Brooks University
PUIC – progression to Plymouth University
Richmond, The International American University in London
Royal Holloway, University of London University of Strathclyde
Select International College
Staffordshire University
Study Group
Swansea University
The University of Huddersfield
The University of Plymouth
University College Birmingham
University of Bedfordshire
University of Aberdeen
University of Bradford
University of Bristol
University of Chester
University of Dundee
University of Gloucestershire
University of Kent at Canterbury
University of Lincoln
University of Lincoln, Work-Based Distance Learning Liverpool John Moores University
University of New Hampshire
University of Sunderland London
University of Surrey
University of Sussex
University of the West of England
University of Wales Lampeter
University of Wales, Newport
University of West London
University of Wolverhampton
West London College
