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Why Study In UK

  • Affordable Education

  • Innovative and Abundant Research Opportunities

  • Immigration Possibilities

  • Exciting Campus Lifestyle

  • Healthy and Safe Communities

  • International students can often work while they study & Internships

  • Numerous research opportunities

  • Possibility of immigration after completing the course

  • Vibrant campus atmosphere

  • International students have the option of working when studlying

  • Good internship opportunities

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Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for UK?

Educational Qualification

  • The minimum eligibility criteria to graduate is you have to score at least 50% from a UGC or AICTE recognized university.

Year Back

  • The graduation degree has to be completed within the stipulated time with no gap year.
  • Example: B.Com is a 3-year degree. The client should have completed it within 3 years and not more.
  • Example: Engineering is a 4-year degree. The client should have completed within 4 years and not more.

Steps to study in UK

The UK, renowned for its quality education, attracted 132,709 Indian students for higher education in the past year.

Cost of studying in the UK

The Tuition fees varies between all the 4 countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Study Program Average Annual Fees in GBP

Doctoral Program

13000-29000

Master’s Program/Post-Graduate Program

10000-20000

Undergraduate Program

6000-16000

Upcoming intakes in the UK

The academic year in UK starts from September to July. So, the colleges and universities in the UK have 3 intakes.

Intake 1:

Term 1 – A popular intake which starts in the month of September/October

Intake 2:

Term 2 – Which starts in the month of January/February

Intake 3:

Term 3 – Usually starts from May/June

We would advise you to apply well in advance because admissions and scholarships get difficult when you apply closer to the deadline. It is always feasible to apply 6 to 9 months before the academic session starts.

Work authorization for students

Work authorization for students

Student Applicant

  • Students must be over 18 years of age.

  • International students in UK universities can work on-campus or off-campus for up to 20 hours during university semesters and full-time during breaks such as the winter or summer holidays, without the need for a work permit.

  • Foreign students who are studying in a program that requires work experience such as through a co-op or internship program.

Spouse

  • In general, spouses are given the same rights as students who are already in UK. Therefore, if the student with a UK student visa has the right to work, the spouse who comes to join him or her will also have that right

Top QS ranking universities in the UK 2023

QS RankingUniversity names
2University of Cambridge
3University of Oxford
6Imperial College London
9University College London (UCL)
22The University of Edinburgh
32The University of Manchester
40King’s College London
45The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
55University of Bristol
67The University of Warwick
75University of Leeds
76University of Glasgow
78Durham University
81University of Southampton
84University of Birmingham
95University of St Andrews
100University of Nottingham
104The University of Sheffield
110Newcastle University
122Lancaster University
145Queen Mary University of London
148University of Bath
153University of Exeter
154Cardiff University
167University of York
169University of Reading
176University of Liverpool
202Queen’s University Belfast
208University of Aberdeen
212Loughborough University
218University of Sussex
235Heriot-Watt University
244University of Surrey
272University of Leicester
276University of Strathclyde
295University of East Anglia (UEA)
307Swansea University
328City, University of London
336University of Kent
343Brunel University London
374Birkbeck, University of London
413Oxford Brookes University
413Royal Holloway University of London
431University of Stirling
441University of Dundee
446Aston University
459Essex, University of
481Bangor University
498Ulster University
502University of Portsmouth
511SOAS University of London
523University of Hull
548Northumbria University at Newcastle
561University of Plymouth
567University of Huddersfield
571Coventry University
590Manchester Metropolitan University
593Goldsmiths, University of London
595Nottingham Trent University

Post-study work options

Work

Work options

The UK government offers options for international students to stay after their course and gain some work experience.

Why study in the UK?

  • 20 QS Ranking Universities
  • Most Affordable Fees
  • PSW Visa Is For 2-3 Years
  • Avail Scholarship Programs Starting From 10,000 £
  • Work 20-40 Hours Per Week While Studying

 

About the UK 

The United Kingdom is regarded as a world leader in many areas of education, including science, art and design, business and management, law, and finance. The name Britain refers to the United Kingdom as a whole. The UK is reputed for its excellent quality of education, interaction, teaching, and methodology, top-ranking universities, and excellent student satisfaction. Students are choosing to migrate to the UK for their studies as it provides them with better facilities.

 

The UK universities have ranked high in the recent QS ranking, Times Higher Education Ranking, and Academic Ranking of World Universities. Further, degrees earned from the country are globally recognized and preferred by students worldwide.

 

UK education also offers students vast research and development to build critical and analytical thinking. The responsibility of UK education is segregated in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. All these four regions have different education systems, qualifications, and laws. However, all universities have to follow the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), which ensures student feedback and improves the areas they need to catch up. 

 

Why apply for a UK Student visa?

  • Work while studying
  • Access government funding healthcare
  • Extended stay for five years
  • Improved employment prospect
  • Bring your family members.
  • Multicultural Learning Environment
  • Leading academics and top resources
  • Increased job prospects

 

Types of UK student visa

There are three types of UK student visas:

  • Student route visa (formerly the Tier 4 General student visa) – This visa opts to study for a university course over six months.
  • Child student visa (also Tier 4)-  This visa is required for children under 18 who want to study in the UK.
  • Short-term study visa- This visa is opted for when the study course is shorter than 12 months.

 

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Top Universities in the UK as per QS Ranking 2024

Rank

University

Overall Score

2

University of Cambridge

99.2

3

University of Oxford

98.9

6

Imperial College London

97.8

9

University College London (UCL)

92.4

22

The University of Edinburgh

86.1

32

The University of Manchester

82.2

40

King’s College London

79.3

45

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

76.9

55

University of Bristol

72.4

67

The University of Warwick

68.6

75

University of Leeds

65.5

76

University of Glasgow

65.2

78

Durham University

65.1

81

University of Southampton

63.5

84

University of Birmingham

63

95

University of St Andrews

61

100

University of Nottingham

60.4

104

The University of Sheffield

59.7

110

Newcastle University

58.6

122

Lancaster University

55.7

145

Queen Mary University of London

51.9

148

University of Bath

51.8

153

University of Exeter

50.9

154

Cardiff University

50.5

167

University of York

49.4

169

University of Reading

48.9

176

University of Liverpool

48.5

202

Queen’s University Belfast

45.8

208

University of Aberdeen

44.6

212

Loughborough University

44.2

218

University of Sussex

43.1

235

Heriot-Watt University

41.2

244

University of Surrey

39.9

272

University of Leicester

37.3

276

University of Strathclyde

37

295

University of East Anglia (UEA)

35.4

307

Swansea University

33.9

328

City, University of London

32.6

336

University of Kent

32.2

343

Brunel University London

31.9

374

Birkbeck, University of London

29.7

413

Oxford Brookes University

27.1

413

Royal Holloway University of London

27.1

431

University of Stirling

26.2

441

University of Dundee

25.9

446

Aston University

25.7

459

Essex, University of

25.1

481

Bangor University

23.9

498

Ulster University

23.2

502

University of Portsmouth

23.1

511

SOAS University of London

22.8

523

University of Hull

22.5

548

Northumbria University at Newcastle

21.4

561

University of Plymouth

21

567

University of Huddersfield

20.8

571

Coventry University

20.7

590

Manchester Metropolitan University

20.1

593

Goldsmiths, University of London

20

595

Nottingham Trent University

19.9

 

UK Public Universities

Public Universities in the UK [Low Tuition Fee] Public Universities in the UK [Without IELTS] Public Universities in London
Staffordshire University University of Greenwich City, University of London
London Metropolitan University University of Central Lancashire Royal Holloway, University of London
The University of Bolton University of Northampton Brunel University, London
Coventry University Robert Gordon University London School of Economics and Political Science
Leeds Trinity University Portsmouth University Goldsmith's College, University of London
University of Cumbria Northumbria University Kingston University, London

Buckinghamshire New University

University of Plymouth School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

Brunel University

King's College London
Queen Mary University of London
Middlesex University, London

 

UK Study Intakes

The UK has three different types of study intakes: 

  • January
  • September
  • May

The primary intake, September, has the highest number of students. The second intake is in January, with elective courses. The last intake, only for universities and courses, is the least preferred UK intake.

UK Intakes

Duration

Applications open

September Intake/Fall Intake

September to December

December-July

January Intake/Winter Intake

January to April

September-November

May Intake/Spring Intake

May to August

October-November

 

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UK PSW or Graduate Visa

PSW is also known as a Graduate visa in the UK. This visa allows a student to stay and look for jobs. In the UK, a graduate visa lasts up to 2 years. 

If a student has a Ph.D. or other doctoral qualifications, it will last for three years. 

The PSW or Graduate visa cannot be extended but can be switched to a Skilled Worker visa

With PSW, a student can: 

  • work in most jobs
  • look for work
  • be self-employed
  • continue living in the UK with your partner and children if they’re eligible
  • do voluntary work
  • travel abroad and return to the UK

If the chosen course is not eligible for a student visa, an individual can also study with a graduate visa

 

Requirements for UK student visa

  • A valid passport and any other documentation that is required to travel.
  • Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) and its reference number.
  • Proof of funds to support the living expenses and course costs.
  • The funds need to be maintained for at least 28 days.       
  • The university will ask for additional documentation if required.

 

How to apply for UK Student visa?

  • Step 1: Check your eligibility to apply for the UK Visa.
  • Step 2: Get ready with all the required documents.
  • Step 3: Apply for a visa in UK online.
  • Step 4: Wait for the approval status.
  • Step 5: Fly to UK for your education.

 

Cost of UK Student Visa

UK Student visa

Cost of UK student visa

Student visa

£348

A Child Student (Tier 4)

£348

Short-term student visas

£97 for 6 months or £186 for 11 months

 

Processing time of UK student visa

Types of visa

Processing time

Student visa

4 weeks

A Child Student (Tier 4)

4weeks

Short-term student visas

6 months- 11 months.

 

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