• Gain a world-class education, four of the top six universities in the world are in the UK and qualifications are internationally valued and recognized
• The UK is one of the most exciting and productive places in the world for research, creativity and innovation. If a student has a passion for learning and wants to be at the forefront of his chosen field, this is the place to be
• Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK tend to be shorter than in other countries which can help to keep the cost of tuition fees and living expenses down
• International students are allowed to work for up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during holidays
• UK institutions offer flexibility of choice and enable a student to blend academic and vocational courses
• A student can develop a range of skills needed in today’s global workforce, including refining their English language skills
• The UK has long been a popular destination for international students, and an atmosphere of multicultural diversity and solidarity is the norm

Education in the United Kingdom is regionalized, with each of the countries of the United Kingdom having separate systems under separate governments. The UK education system consists of two distinct systems of courses and qualifications which are compatible with each other. One system is followed by England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the other is adopted by Scotland.

Higher education often begins with

1. Undergraduate degrees: Higher National Certificates/Diplomas and Foundation degrees; these qualifications allow students to progress to the 2nd or 3rd year of an undergraduate degree based on their results.
2. Bachelors: 3 year degrees in except for Scotland where the degrees are 4 years.
3. Postgraduate degrees: Postgraduate certificate and Postgraduate diploma range between 9-12 months Master’s: 1 year either taught or by research, Doctorate, a research degree that usually takes at least three years.

The three most important requirements for admission into an educational institution in the UK are:

• A strong academic background
• Good command over the English Language
• Adequate financial resources

Note that universities in the UK operate with a large degree of autonomy, that they set their own academic entry requirements & have got the freedom to take their own decisions on individual cases.

If a student’s native language is not English, they will be required to demonstrate English proficiency by gaining an English language qualification prior to the commencement of their programs. Minimum requirements are detailed below; however higher levels may be required for entry into certain programs

• IELTS average Score of 6
• TOEFL 550 (213 for computer based test)

GMAT is required for apply to few top Business schools

• The British High Commission has procedures to facilitate the visa application process. Students should lodge their visa application at one of the application centers, operated by Visa Facilitation Services (VFS).
• VFS collects the required documents and will take the biometric information of the student, which includes a photograph and a digital scan of your fingerprints. Along with confirmation of an appointment, Visa fee receipt, the applicant’s passport and a recent photograph should be submitted. After document submission, the student will need to sit through a short interview in the visa application centre and will be interviewed by an interviewer.
• All applications lodged at VFS are then immediately forwarded to the High Commission or the relevant Deputy High Commission. The assessment of the visa application and the final decision on whether you would require an interview or not will be taken by an Entry Clearance Officer at the British High Commission or the relevant Deputy High Commission. And if the visa application is successful, the student’s passport endorsed with the appropriate UK visa is returned to the VFS office by courier. The student may be asked to come and collect it or it is couriered to his/her home or office address. The processing time for a settlement application is 95% within 12 weeks.

• One of the important things that a student arriving in the United Kingdom will have to consider is accommodation. Students are expected to live in shared accommodation which is offered by the University or the private sector.
• Accommodation facilities offered by the University are known as halls of residence, which have a member of the staff living in the premises, shared rooms with or without a kitchen. The majority of first year students choose to live in this type of accommodation which is mainly suitable for single students.
• Private accommodation usually consists of flats taken on rent which can also be shared, sharing helps to reduce the cost of living for a student
• Homestay is also possible, where students live with a UK family in their own home. It’s a unique opportunity for those interested in learning the UK’s culture and way of life

PART-TIME JOB

Working alongside one’s studies is a fantastic way to gain the requisite skills for a student’s future career, as well as life in general. Many international students in the UK take a part-time job. If students are on full time study the demands of the course will not allow the student to work for much time and as masters is for 1 year and bachelors is for 3 there is a dearth of free time for students.

Full time students may work part time for a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours per week during the vacation.

STAY BACK OPTIONS

Students can stay in the UK for around four months after their course finishes. During this period, they can work full-time in a temporary job until their student visa expires. Students can immediately apply for a Tier 2 (General) visa at any time between the end of the course and visa expiration. Tier 2 (General) is part of the UKBA Points Based System and is a visa for those that have a graduate level job offer from a UK company. This type of visa can lead to obtaining settlement in the UK.

TUITION FEE

• Intakes: January, May, September
• Tuition fee: Ranges from £10000 to £25000 per year
• Living cost: London- £10000 per year , Other areas- £7200 per year