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Why should I choose the UK as my Study destination?
There are several advantages of studying in the UK. The key features are
Though the entry requirements for each course and University vary considerably, the basic requirements to study in the UK are
Undergraduate:
Postgraduate
Doctoral
Bachelors | 3 years |
Bachelors with Sandwich year | 4 years (1 yr. internship after 2nd year) |
Masters | 1 year |
Masters with Sandwich year | 2 years (1 yr. internship or placement) |
Integrated Masters | 4 years (UG +PG) |
Integrated Masters with Sandwich year | 5 years (UG +PG+ 1 yr. Internship) |
English Proficiency Test – TOEFL / IELTS
Graduate Test – GRE / GMAT - GMAT is for graduate business programs, while GRE is for all the graduate courses
Other Tests based on the subject/ field you would like to pursue
Law – Cambridge Law Test / LNAT (National Admissions test for Law)
Mathematics – MAT (mathematics Admission Test) / STEP (Sixth term examination paper) / Test of Mathematics for University Admissions
Medicine – Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) / Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GMSAT) / Health Professions Admission test (HPAT Ulster) / UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)
Please check with the individual university website to understand which test is required for your selected course.
Yes. Some universities conduct Skype interviews to assess your whole profile. They may also be interested in understanding your motivation behind studying in the UK, particularly in that University and the course.
The tuition fees range from 3500 to 20000 pounds per annum depending on the course and the university. The living expenses vary between 400 to 900 pounds per month depending on the location and the type of accommodation you choose.
IELTS is widely recognized across UK Universities and UKVI. However, some universities do accept TOEFL / PTE / Cambridge tests as well
Yes. Certain Universities exempt students from IELTS and accept students on the basis of their marks in the English language in their class 12 examination.
Yes. But the student needs to demonstrate work experience during those gap years. For Example, most of the universities accept students for Masters with 10-12 years of experience from the date of their graduation and for Bachelor’s work experience of 2 – 3 years is accepted.
Most of the Universities in the UK are lenient and do not take into account the number of attempts. However, please note, they do not accept active backlogs.
Universities across the UK offer scholarships to international students. You can also get scholarships from the British government and from your local corporate or private bodies. However, the scholarships are granted based on certain criteria and student profiles.
Yes. International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during their term time and are allowed to work 40 hours per week during holidays.
Halls of residence that are on site or near the university or college campus, look out for private accommodation or shared accommodation.
Most of the Universities in the UK have their own student halls on campus reserved for 1st-year students that have all the facilities for the student to live. This is mainly to cater for international students who land up in a new country.
Students need to show 28 days' bank statements showing 9 months' living expenses and the balance of tuition fees.
Yes
London, Edinburg, Manchester, Glasgow, Coventry, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Bristol
There are mainly two intakes in the UK:
Some universities also provide April/May intake for a few courses
Feeling Homesick, Language, Culture shock, Finance, Problems integrating
CAS is confirmation acceptance for studies that are provided by the university with a unique reference number. This CAS number is mandatory to apply for a UK student visa.
It should comprise your reason to choose the university, the course and also your career goal. You should also mention your work experience (in case of gap years), extracurricular activities, internship and any other information to support your choice of the course.
No. An internship is usually undertaken for a short period of time and hence is not considered work experience. However, in certain cases, it is considered depending on the role you played in the organization, the level on which the company operates and the length of your association with the organization.
A letter of Recommendation (LOR) is a document that provides a comprehensive insight into the suitability of your candidature for a particular course/ university. The two types of LOR are
Most of the Universities accept:
Few Universities in the UK accept students who had completed their studies in English as a medium of Instruction. Medium of Instruction (MOI) is the letter the head of the institution or department provides stating that your medium of instruction in your studies was English.
The University degree classifications in the UK are as follows:
Yes. Tuberculosis Test is a mandatory test for any Indian student going to the UK for more than 6 months.
Usually, the whole process takes about 30 – 45 working days from the day you received your admission till you get the visa. However, this may vary from case to case.
Here below is the checklist for the UK student visa processing:
Letter of Acceptance or CAS from the University
Supporting documents specifying the course you applied for, and the duration of the study.
Letter of Recommendation from the Institute or organization (if having work experience)
Degree certificates and transcripts
Documents supporting your academic and non-academic achievements
English Proficiency test score
GRE / GMAT test score
Valid Passport
Passport size photograph – size specified by UKVI
Visa application fee payment receipt
Bank letters/sponsor letters to substantiate your financial capacity, dated no later than 30 days from the date of admission
Experience letter from the employer (if you have previous work experience)
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