United Kingdom
Why study in the United Kingdoms ?
The United Kingdom is one of the prominent overseas educational destinations that attracts millions of international students from over 86 countries across the globe. Often counted in the list of the3 most coveted countries for international candidates, including CANADA and the USA, the UK is renowned for its undisputed reputation in the field of education and has over 150 top universities in the UK ranking globally for their curriculum and research methods.
From globally reputed institutes to remarkable research alternatives, diverse population, and amazing jobs, the UK as a country never disappoints its aspirants. As per the survey of India Today 2020, UK has ranked as the most preferred international destination among Indian students. India was one of the second-highest nations that made the UK increase its student body.
For all the international students, the country offers a plethora of diverse study abroad programs in the UK. The fascinating part about these thousands of courses is that they are offered to fit the criteria of the best jobs in the UK.
Popular Programs to study in UK
United Kingdoms give all the international students the best educational opportunities in top-notch universities and provide over 50,000 courses to choose from in 25 subject areas.
Following are the shorter and intensive courses in UK:
- Business and management
- Engineering
- Law
- Computers &
- Arts and design
Education System
The education system in the United Kingdom has a worldwide reputation for its high quality and standards. They are providing a wide range of courses for international students for academic excellence and quality, as well as being an ideal destination for many decades for over a million international students from all over the world. There are plenty of reasons why to study in the United Kingdom. Some of these reasons might be exclusively academic for you, but in addition to the high-quality education, you will gain a lot of value from this one-of-a-kind experience, if you choose to study in the UK.
Furthermore, in comparison to the higher level of education offered to you, British universities are more affordable.
Upcoming Intake
There are two intakes for UK universities
- Spring Intake : January / February
- Fall Intake : September / October
Tuition Fee & Study Cost
There are different rules for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Your expenditure on tuition fees depends on the type of qualification and university or school you opt for
S.no |
Study Program |
Average fee (in Euros*) |
1 |
Undergraduate Program |
£6,000 to £16,000 yearly |
2 |
Postgraduate master’s Program |
£10,000 to £20,000 yearly |
3 |
Doctoral Degree |
£13,000 to £29,000 yearly |
There are different rules for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Your expenditure on tuition fees depends on the type of qualification and university or school you opt for
Visa Information
If you are going to study a short-term course in the United Kingdom and are over 18 years old then you are eligible for pursuing a short-term study visa in the UK. This type of visa is applicable for up to six months and can be extended for a stay of up to 11 months for English language courses. If you’re planning for a long-term course then you’ll need to make sure that your chosen university holds a tier 4 sponsor license. You can either apply for a Tier 4 (Child) student visa or a Tier 4 (General) student visa for those aged 16 and over.
You need to wait until you have an offer from a university or college before applying for your Tier 4 (General) student visa. Your university or college will then be able to give you a document called a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). To do this, your chosen institution needs to be approved by the UK government as a ‘licensed Tier 4 sponsor.
Here’s an overview of the types of study visas and their application
TYPES OF VISAS |
WHEN TO APPLY |
Tier 4 (General) student visa |
Three months before the start of your course |
Tier 4 (Child) student visa |
Three months before the start of your course |
Short-term Study Visa |
Three months before your date of travel to the UK |
Work Rights In United Kingdom
When compared to other countries studying in the United Kingdom is a bit expensive. But international students are allowed to work part-time. In the UK as an international student, you’re allowed to work up to 20 hours at a maximum per week during term-time and full-time during holiday breaks.
Despite the recent immigration rule changes on Tier 4 Student visas, university students are still eligible to work i.e. 20 hours per week during term time, and full-time i.e. 40 hours per week during the holidays.
As for new students applying for further education colleges (both publicly funded and private colleges), they will not be allowed to work.