UK
Why study in UK?
The UK ranks second in the world for the quality of its scientific and research institutions.
The UK institutions consistently rank among the best in the world and qualifications are internationally valued and recognized.
With a history dating back almost eight hundred years, the UK way of learning has inspired education systems all over the world.
UK Universities and Research Institutions have produced 107 Nobel Prize Winners and it is no surprise that many of the world’s greatest thinkers and leaders have studied in the UK, including Mahatma Gandhi, Desmond Tutu, George Soros, and John F. Kennedy.
54% of the research conducted by UK universities and colleges is classed as ‘World-leading’.
- UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment.
- Many other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK.
- UK scientists and institutions have won almost 100 Nobel Prizes for their scientific achievements.
- The UK higher education system combines the best elements of tradition & modernity.
- Educational institutes provide a vibrant, creative & challenging environment.
Education System: 10 + 2 + 3 + 1
- After 10th a student has an option of doing 2 years of National Diploma or A level.
- After 12th a student can go for 3 years of Bachelor Degree, which can be completed in 2 ways:
- Direct admission to university
- Doing HND course for 2 years in College and then 1 last year in university.
(Normally fees are cheaper compared to university so, cost benefit)
- After completion of Bachelors Degree student can pursue Master Degree, which is normally of 1 year duration.
For admission and visa purpose in UK, UKVI is preferred.
| Diploma : | 5.5 Bands or above |
| Bachelor : | 6.0 Bands or above |
| Master Degree : | 6.5 or above. |
For visa purpose visa officer would like to see student has amount which is more than or equivalent to the amount of living expenses for 9 months in addition to the balance of fees pending to be paid for first year.
Some Universities may also give a part of tuition fee waiver or scholarships to International students who have good and exceptional academic background.
Few Master Degree courses also offer paid internship where students are allowed to work for full time.
Many Bachelor Degree courses have an option of a ‘Sandwich Year’ so the students have a chance to get international exposure during their tenure of working with the international companies.
On successful completion of Bachelor Degree or Master degree qualification from UK, student can apply for 2 years of Post Study Work Visa, wherein they are allowed to work for fulltime.
FAQ's
For every international student, living and study expenses are the major ones. The Average tuition cost varies from GBP 15,000 up to GBP 20,000 per annum. Living cost in the UK per annum is roughly GBP 12,000 if the University is located in London and nearly GBP 10,000 is University is outside London. Total cost comes up to anywhere around 27,000-30,000 GBP/year.
No, Education in the UK is NOT free for any course or level of study; you might get scholarships depending on your academic performance in previous studies.
NO, although Courses such as the Master’s degree are 1-year courses, therefore they are compact and concentrated but short courses also mean you pay a lesser amount as compared to other countries to get a master’s degree for 2 years of study.
Getting a PR is not hard, if you have a Degree from UK University, with good grades and job opportunities in your choice of field. With a job offer, and working for 5 years on a work permit you can get an Indefinite Stay to Remain in the UK.
YES, the UK allows international students to stay back in the UK to search for work for 2 years after completing their Bachelor or Master degree from UK.
Students who go for a bachelor’s degree (3 years) can expect to spend around 15,000-20,000 GBP/year on an average for tuition fees + 10,000 or 12,000 GBP/year living expenses.
The overall education quality and opportunities in the UK and Canada are almost the same. Both Canada and the UK are home to some of the top-notch global universities, and opportunities for part-time work and PR has resulted in both countries being in the top 2 study destinations for Indian students.
YES, the UK allows dependents to travel with the principal applicant studying for a Master’s degree only. Provided, that the dependent shows proof of financial resources to afford the cost of living in the UK, along with proof of genuine marriage. Dependent are also allowed to work full-time while the student can only work 20 hours/week while studying, and can work full-time during academic breaks.
PR is also called Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, meaning the applicant does not have any time limit to stay in the UK, in simple words; it is another term for UK residency. After holding this status for 1 year, you are eligible for a British passport, i.e, British citizenship.
Students are permitted to legally work part-time for 20 hours/week during academics and full-time during breaks to cover part of their living expenses in the UK.
Amongst top countries, The UK is the only country to provide a Master’s degree having 1-year degree duration which means the living and tuition fees in the UK for a master’s degree is lower than other countries that generally offer 2 years of Master degree.