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United Kingdom at a Glance
The academic experience available when studying in the UK is extensive and varied. The UK is a popular destination for students from around the world due to its top-notch universities, cutting-edge research opportunities, and extensive selection of academic programs. It attracts travelers looking for top-notch education as well as the chance to see a vibrant and dynamic society due to its cultural diversity, historical significance, and worldwide connectivity. The UK continues to be an alluring destination for overseas students hoping to start life-changing academic journeys thanks to a dedication to academic quality and a wide range of funding choices.
Top Reasons
- World-Class Education: The UK is home to some of the world's top-ranked universities known for their academic excellence.
- Diverse Course Offerings: You can choose from a wide range of academic programs and specialties to match your interests.
- Cultural and Historical Richness: Immerse yourself in the UK's rich history, vibrant culture, and iconic landmarks.
- For Master’s program, 3-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted. Also, the students with gap in their studies are eligible, if they have a valid justification.
- Global Networking Opportunities: Studying in the UK provides access to a vast network of international connections and career prospects.
- Scholarship Options: Numerous scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available for international students.
- English Language Learning: Perfect your English language skills in an English-speaking environment.
- Research and Innovation: The UK is a hub for groundbreaking research and innovation across various fields.
- Work Opportunities: Gain valuable work experience during or after your studies through various visa options.
Education System in the United Kingdom
- The UK education system comprises of large number of institutes providing a diverse range of courses to select as per student’s interest.
- If a student wishes to take admission into Bachelor’s and Master’s degree of their preferred choice, but he/she is not meeting the eligibility criteria for direct admissions, the institutes also provide preparation courses which will help them to reach the required level in terms of academic background or English proficiency.
Intakes
September
January
May/ July/ October (offered by only few universities)
Bachelors
- Minimum academic requirement is 10+2 or 10+3 diploma years with 55% or above
- IELTS requirement is 6.0 bands overall, with no less than 5.5. Most of the Universities also accept TOEFL-iBT, PTE/PTE-UKVI
- IELTS waiver is available for students who have scored 70+ marks in English Subject from CBSE/ICSE/IB. However, IELTS is mandatory for Punjab & Haryana Board Students
- Dependent visa not allowed for bachelor degree
- Study gap of maximum 2 year is acceptable
- Bachelor’s Degree Duration: 3 - 4 years with/without placement
Masters / Pre- Masters
- Minimum academic requirement is 55% for the students with 3-year Bachelor's degree and 50% for the students with 4 year Bachelor’s degree
- IELTS requirement is 6.5 bands overall, no less than 5.5 bands in each module. Some Universities also accept 6.0 bands, no less than 5.5 bands in each module. Most of the Universities also accept TOEFL-iBT, PTE/PTE-UKVI
- IELTS waiver is available in most of the Universities on basis of 12th English Subject marks. In such a case, Universities will conduct an interview. Also, the student should have passed 12th grade within last 5 years
- IELTS is mandatory for Punjab & Haryana Board Students
- Dependent visa is allowed for master degree
- Study gap of maximum 8-10 years is acceptable providing genuine work Experience.
- Master’s Degree Duration: 1 - 2 years with/without placement
- If students have scored less than 50-55% in Bachelor’s, they will be eligible for Pre-Master’s.
- IELTS requirement is 6.0 bands overall, no less than 5.5 bands in each module.
- Pre-Master’s Course Duration: 3 - 6 months leading to Masters
Foundation / International Year One
- If students have secured marks between 40-50% in their 12th grade or in Diploma, then they are offered admission in a Foundation course. This course brings them to level enabling enrolment in a Bachelor program.
- Many Universities in the UK also offer admission to students after 10th grade. Students engage in a 1-year foundation course before starting the Bachelor degree.
- The student has to secure 5.5 bands overall in IELTS with no less than 5.5 in each module for admission in Foundation course
- Foundation Duration: 1 year leading to admission in 1st year of Bachelors
- IYO Duration: 1 year leading to admission directly in 2nd year of Bachelors
List of Documents Required
10th SSC - Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
12th HSC - Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
Diploma's Mark Sheets, Diploma Certificate
Bachelor's Mark Sheets, Degree Certificate
Master's Mark Sheets, Degree Certificate
Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree /Bonafide Certificate from School or College
IELTS | PTE | TOEFL– iBT score card or MOI letter
Genuine Work Experience Letter/ Offer Letter/ Salary Slip/ Bank Statement & Updated Resume
2 Letter of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Updated Resume
Passport Front and Back page
Living Cost
- Inside London: 1,334 GBP (approx. INR 1.3 lakh) per month
- Outside London: 1,035 GBP per month (approx. INR 1 lakh)
- Student needs to show living cost of 9 months at the time of admission
Tuition Fee (approximate)
| Education | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 2,500 GBP to 4,500 GBP (for 6-12 weeks) |
| Foundation | 8,000 GBP to 13,500 GBP (for 1 year) |
| IYO | 15,000 GBP to 16,000 GBP (for 1 year) |
| Bachelor’s | 12,500 GBP to 16,000 GBP (for 1 year) |
| Pre Master’s | 6,000 GBP to 9,000 GBP (for 3 months) |
| Master’s | 12,500 GBP to 16,000 GBP (for 1 year) |
(While Studying in United Kingdom)
- Wage rate per hour: GBP 9.00
- No. of hours students can work part time in a week: 20
- Weekly earnings possible for a student - (20 x 9 = GBP 180)
- No. of weeks in a month: 4 ∴ Monthly part time earnings: 180 x 4 = GBP 720
- Students are allowed to work 40 hours per week during their semester breaks
∴ The earnings would range from GBP 1400 to GBP 1500 per month during semester break
Application Process
- Suggest with/without IELTS
- Arranging all academic documents and prepare profile
- Options of Universities given to student (5 to 6)
- Offer letter will be given by University in 3-4 weeks
Conditional Acceptance
- Tuition fee payment to university (60-100% of 1 year fee)
- Show 28 days old funds (Living cost for 9 months and remaining tuition fee)
- Tuberculosis test (INR 2000)
- Skype interview from University
CAS Letter
- Certificate of Acceptance for Studies
- Received after fulfilling the fund and other requirements mentioned in conditional acceptance letter
- Turnaround time: 15-20 days after interview*
- Maintain Funds till you get Visa Apporval
Visa File Submittion
- Fill up online visa form and Pay IHS-International Health Surcharge of GBP 720 (INR 72,000 approx. for 1 yr) using Credit Card ONLY.
- After IHS pay visa fees GBP 360 (37,000) approx and select date for file submission to High commission Ahmedabad
- Appear for Biometric at VFS Ahmedabad (Pay INR 2000)
Post- Visa Process
- Get education loan disbursed before traveling to UK, if any*
- Visa will be granted for 3 months (Vignette Visa).
- Within 10 days of arrival in UK, collect BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) from nearest post office or from university
- Final visa granted will be for entire course duration + 4 months
\ For admission to Bachelors/ Masters in Mechanical, the students need to submit ATAS report (The Academic Technology Approval Scheme), which takes around 20-25 days for approval.*
\ For Bachelors program, IHS should be paid for 3 years (approx. INR 1.5 lakhs)*
\ Standard visa process takes 20-25 working days and the charges are INR 36,000. In priority visa category, the process completes in 5 working days and the charges are 58,000.*
Funds to Show for Receiving CAS Letter from the University
| MAIN APPLICANT | DEPENDENT (Spouse) | |
|---|---|---|
| Funds Required | 9 Months*GBP 1334 (Inner London)<br> 9 Months*GBP 1035 (Outer London)<br> +Remaining tuition fees | 9 Months*GBP 845 (Inner London)<br> 9 Months*GBP 645 (Outer London) |
| How can you show these funds | Savings Account, Fixed Deposit, Education Loan<br> from NATIONALIZED BANK | Savings Account, Fixed Deposit from<br> NATIONALIZED BANK |
| Who can hold the funds | Parents and students | Parents and dependents |
Funds should be 28 days old for CAS Letter
Funds should remain in the account till the student receives VISA approval.
List of the Universities Widely Chosen by Indian Students
Anglia Ruskin University
CambridgeCranfield University
EnglandCoventry University
Coventry/ LondonBangor University
WalesUniversity of West England-Bristo
BristolUniversity of Worcester
EnglandLondon South Bank University
LondonUniversity of Greenwich
LondonUniversity of Dundee
ScotlandUniversity of Liverpool
LiverpoolUniversity of Aberdeen
AberdeenUniversity of Leicester
LeicesterCardiff University
CardiffDe Mont Ford University
LeicesterKeele University
KeeleGlasgow Caledonian University
London/ GlasgowUniversity of Lincoln
LincolnUniversity of Creative Arts
LondonRoyal Holloway University of London
LondonUniversity of Bradford
BradfordUniversity of Sheffield
EnglandUniversity of Chichester
ChichesterUniversity of Surrey
SheffieldUniversity of Stafffordshire
Stoke on TrentLiverpool John Moores University
GuildfordAston University
BirminghamSheffield Hallam University
LiverpoolUniversity of Portsmouth
PortsmouthUniversity of Bolton
LiverpoolUniversity of Plymouth
PlymouthUniversity of Chester
SheffieldLeeds Beckett University
LeedsUniversity of Roehampton
BoltonNottingham Trent University
NottinghamUniversity of Salford
ChesterUniversity of East London
LondonKingston University
LondonUniversity of West London
LondonUniversity of Liverpool
SalfordMiddlesex University
LondonUniversity of Leicester
KingstonUniversity of Wolverhampton
WolverhamptonCambridge Ruskin International College Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge)
CambridgeOxford Brookes University
OxfordHertfordshire International College
HertfordshireUniversity of Bedfordshire Aberdeen
LutonInternational college Portsmouth
PortsmouthTeesside University
TeessideThe College Swansea University
WalesSolent University
SouthamptonLondon Brunel International College
LondonUniversity of Ulster-London Campus
LondonUniversity of Plymouth International College
PlymouthUniversity of Law
EnglandInternational College Robert Gordon University
ScotlandNorthumbria University-London Campus
LondonBirmingham city University International College
BirminghamUniversity of Essex
ColchesterUniversity of Northampton International College
NorthamptonRobert Gordon University
AberdeenUniversity of Leicester International College
LeicesterUniversity of Stirling
StirlingNottingham Trent International College
NottinghamBath Spa University
BathGlasgow International College
GlasgowUniversity of Central Lancashire
PrestonUniversity of Liverpool International College
LiverpoolUniversity of South Wales
WalesKaplan International College (KIC) London
LondonHeriot Watt University
EdinburghBournemouth University International College
BournemouthUniversity of Gloucestershire
CheltenhamUniversity of Brighton International College
BrightonCanterbury Christ Church University
CanterburyUniversity of Essex International College
EssexEdinburgh Napier University
EdinburghUniversity of Nottingham International College
NottinghamWrexham Glyndwr University
WrexhamGlasgow International College
Glasgow, ScotlandUniversity of Sunderland
SunderlandUniversity of Aberdeen International Study Centre
Aberdeen, ScotlandUniversity of Strathclyde
GlasgowBellerbys College Study Centre
EnglandUniversity of Derby
DerbyCardiff University International Study Centre
Cardiff, WalesUniversity of Exeter
ExeterCoventry University London International College Study Centre
Coventry, EnglandCity University London
LondonDurham University International Study Centre
Durham, EnglandUniversity of Westminster
LondonUniversity of Huddersfield International Study Centre
Huddersfield, EnglandUniversity of Huddersfield
HuddersfieldKingston University International Study Centre
EnglandUniversity of Leeds
LeedsLancaster University International Study Centre
Lancashire, EnglandUniversity of East Anglia
NorwichUniversity of Leeds International Study Centre
Leeds, EnglandUniversity of Reading
ReadingUniversity of Lincoln International Study Centre
UKUniversity of Hull
HullLiverpool John Moores University International Study Centre
Liverpool, EnglandDurham University
DurhamRoyal Holloway International Study Centre
Egham, EnglandUniversity of Bournemouth
PooleLeeds Beckett University International Study Centre
Leeds, EnglandUniversity of Brighton
BrightonUniversity of Strathclyde International Study Centre
Glasgow, ScotlandUniversity of York
YorkUniversity of Surrey International Study Centre
Guilford, EnglandUniversity of Glasgow
GlasgowUniversity of Sussex International Study Centre
Brigton, EnglandSwansea University
WalesUniversity of York International Pathway College
YorkUniversity College Dublin International Study Centre
Dublin, IrelandHigh Demand Occupations in the United Kingdom
| Management | Healthcare | Engineering | Information Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | Specialist Nurse | Mechanical Engineer | Data Scientist |
| Business Analyst | Physical Therapist | Surveyor & Estimator | Software Engineer |
| Accountant | Pharmacy Manager | Geoscience Engineer | Graphic Designer |
| Personal Care Worker | Production Manager | Software Developer | |
| Executive Assistant | Dentist | Chemical Engineer | Data Analyst |
| Human Resource Manager | Anaesthesiologist | Diagnostics Technician (Light Vehicle) | IT Business Analyst |
| Bank Teller | Epidemiologist | Maintenance Technician | IT Programmer |
Best Career Search Portals in the United Kingdom
CV-LIBRARY
INDEED
TOTALJOBS
REED
MONSTER
ADZUNA
GLASSDOOR
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/index.htm
CW JOBS
GUARDIAN JOBS
WORKINSTARTUPS
Website and Resources
Here is a list of helpful websites related to the UK admissions and visa process
- https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/ - Provides student satisfaction ratings, and other useful student-related information about most universities.
- https://www.ucas.com/city-guides - Provided by the UCAS, which also handles your application, these city guides will help you find accurate information about student places, halls, cost of living, etc. in the city of your choice.
- https://www.ucas.com/ - The official UCAS website provides a goldmine of information about each university, complete with fees, costs of living, admission requirements and much more.
- https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/ - Allows you to compare universities, and find in-depth information about rankings in specific subjects and degree programmes.
- https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2019/jun/07/university-leaguetables-2020 - A news agency which carries out extensive student experience surveys to generate separate indices of different aspects of University life.
Estimated Expenses for UK Student Visa
| Sr. No. | Description of Expenses | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - Consulting Fee<br>- Application process detailed explanation<br>- Guidelines of documents required for application<br>- Applications to 2-3 Universities<br>- Follow- up with universities about offer letter status<br>- Interview Preparation<br>- Guidelines for tuition fees payment & receiving CAS Letter<br>- Guidelines for Fund/Finance<br>- Visa File Preparation | 20,000 advance 50,000 after visa aprpoval |
| 2 | Tuition Fees Payment (Annual) | 12,000 - 15,000 GBP (12-15 lakh INR Approx.) |
| 3 | Visa Application fee | 360 GBP (Rs. 37,000) |
| 4 | Health Surcharge | 750 GBP per year<br> (Rs. 75,000) |
| 5 | Medical Report | Rs. 2,000 |
| 6 | VFS Charges | INR 2000 |
| 7 | Air Ticket | Rs. 30,000 to 60,000/- Approx. |
| 8 | Shopping | Rs. 20,000 to 25,000/- Approx. |
| 9 | After Visa, amount to be carried by the student | GBP 1500 |
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Before you apply
Prepare the essentials, then confirm the exact requirements with your chosen institution.
- Academic transcripts and qualification certificates
- Passport details and the institution’s document checklist
- Language evidence or entrance-test results, where required
- A personal statement, references, or portfolio when requested
- Official application deadlines and any certified translation requirements

