The UNITED KINGDOM is the most sought-after destination for aspiring students who are passionate about upgrading themselves and keen on getting a global recognition. It has been providing world-class education in a variety of areas like engineering, science, art and design, business and management, law and finance, medicine and public health. Credited with innumerable scientific researches and global scientific publications-UK has been responsible for producing the world’s very best thinkers.
This article is dividing into the following sections, which will guide the entire process step-by-step, from selecting the best university and course to successfully applying for a student visa in the United Kingdom.
As Simon Sinek says, ‘First find your Why’! If you are convinced that the United Kingdom is the right place to pursue higher education, then this guide will help in understanding the complete process. The following points help to decide whether to study in the UK.
UK offers a wide choice of unique study abroad programs in the UK for all possible students, ranging from STEM studies to Humanities and a wide range of non-traditional courses. The distinctive feature of these thousands of courses is that they range in duration from 6 months to 5 or 6 years and match the criteria for the best courses to study for work in the UK.
Among the most popular master's degree programs in the United Kingdom are business and natural sciences, engineering and technology, medicine, law, social sciences, media and communication, arts, hospitality, and tourism.
Here is the list of popular courses to study in UK
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As you have decided to Study in UK, the first thing to learn about is the application process. Here are the basic steps to apply to study in UK.
International students should be aware that there are several deadlines for applying to various courses and institutes in the UK, therefore it is crucial to keep track of all the important dates of the program and organization in question. By the first week of September, all completed application forms must be sent to UCAS.
Colleges will choose international students for interviews. Applications must be received by November 1st, and documents must be uploaded on time. Admission decisions are often notified around the month of April.
UK universities have 2 common intakes.
Some specific universities also offer limited admissions for some courses in Summer Intake (May - June).
Fall intake in the UK is frequently regarded as the most suitable admission for Indian students. This is because Indians students can get used to the chilly weather in the UK before winter hits. Furthermore, students in the Fall intake of UK institutions complete their study at least 2-3 months earlier than other intakes.
Students need to qualify for the following tests to get eligible for studying in the UK.
Studying in the UK is possible without IELTS for Indian students by submitting the documents from the university saying that the student can apply without IELTS and an acceptance letter. Students can also take the Secure English Language Test in the UK.
The tuition fees to study in the UK for undergraduate and graduate degrees will be approximate, $17,000 - $25,000 per academic year. And the other expenses will be around, $1,300- $1,700 if the student lives around London. Get a clear picture of the cost of living for UK education to plan your finances.
Documents required for a UK Student visa mainly contains CAS and ATAS certificate. Plus UK admission process for universities is unique when compared to other nations. Check out the application process to Study in UK for complete details.
Yes, there are many scholarships available for Indian students from the UK government. Here are some of the popular UK scholarships.
Students can check the list of UK scholarships available and apply at the time of the admission process.
Course | Top Universities in UK for the course | Cost of tuition per annum (GBP) | Average Salary per year ( GBP) |
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Business Administration & Management courses | London Business School | 15000-45000 | 95000 |
Life Sciences and Medicine | University of Oxford | 17000-35000 | 76000 |
IT and Computer Sciences | University of Oxford | 13000-43000 | 48700 |
Psychology | University of Oxford | 20000-50000 | 41800 |
Legal studies | University of Oxford | 10000-20000 | 32000 |
Nursing | King’s College London | 14000-30000 | 31000 |
UCAS is an organization which acts as an interface between students who want to study in UK and UK universities and colleges. UCAS means – Universities and Colleges Admission Services.
Here are the most highly demanded jobs in UK,
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Yes. You can work part-time while studying in UK for 20 hours only during the classes.
The eligibility conditions for application will differ depending on the type of course, and level of studies you plan to take up in the UK. For detailed information about eligibility conditions, you can refer to the sections above, or get in touch with our expert UK education advisors for more guidance
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