Study in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (which is usually shortened to just the UK or United Kingdom) is a political union made of up of four countries, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
UK is one of the most popular destinations in the world to study abroad. With an excellent higher-education system and hundreds of world-class universities, the UK promises a rich experience for international students. UK is the second most popular destination for international students, behind the US.
UK is recognized around the world as a world class system, the UK’s education system is comprehensive and adaptable.
Why One should choose UK for Education?
Few Universities of UK:
Popular Courses in UK:
Degrees offered by UK:
Entry Requirements Eligibility
- Minimum 60%+ in 12th
- IELTS: 6.5or 6 /NLT 5.5
- Duration of Course: 3 or 4 yrs
- Minimum 55%+ in Bachelor’s
- IELTS: 6.5or 6 /NLT 5.5
- Duration of Course: 1 yr (or 2 yrs with placement/internship)
- The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is a UK-based organisation whose main role is to operate the application process for British universities
- It is a common application portal majorly for undergraduate applications.
- Application fees for a single choice is £20 and for multiple courses it is £25.
- Major Intake: September/ October
- Few Universities offer January/ February Intake
However, many universities offer courses commencing in March/ April/ May/ June/ July/ August and November as well.
NOTE: IELTS waiver is available in many of the universities if the student has secured more than 70%marks in 12th standard in English subject.
Documents Required for Admission
Visa Requirement
- Tier 1 visa – Migrants with desirable professional skills
- Tier 2 visa – Skilled workers with an offer of employment
- Tier 3 visa – Temporary, low skilled workers
- Tier 4 visa – Students
- Tier 5 visa – Youth mobility schemes/ temporary workers
- The Tier 4 category specifically designed for students coming to the UK
- Must apply for entry clearance under Tier 4 before traveling
- A Student Visitor Visa will be awarded 30 points for a valid VISA LETTER issued by a ranked University / Institute (registered in UK Border Agency Sponsor Register). (Refer the details below).
- 10 points will be awarded for meeting the financial requirements fixed by the UK Border Agency. (Refer the Details below)
To obtain a Visa Letter (30 points) students have to
- Accept the University / Institute Offer of Study and meet all conditions
- Pay the Universitys standard deposit or first semester fee as specified in the Offer letter
- Show sufficient liquid funds available to meet the total tuition fees/living costs/travel costs
- The money must be held in a nationalized bank or foreign sector bank in India or abroad in Students or sponsors bank account for more than 28 days before they submit their application for Entry Clearance/visa.
- Shares , bonds, pension funds and similar savings will not be accepted.
- Education loans are accepted.
For more details, please refer http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk
To apply for appointments in Mumbai (North and South), Pune and Ahmedabad please send an email to: ukstudentwest@vfshelpline.com
All the Academic and Financial Documents as discussed above, the following documents need to be arranged for UK Visa Application.
- VAF 9 + Appendix 8 Form (Tier 4 – Student) and Guidance Notes
- Passport
- One Passport size photo (45 x 35 mm Color, less than 6 months old)
- Biometric Details
- Visa Fees of 145 Pounds (equivalent in Rupees, in D.D form)
- VISA letter from University – ORIGINAL & one set Photocopy & Unconditional letter from University
- ATAS Certificate* (only for Postgraduation and higher programs). Please refer below for the details.
- Receipt of fee payment towards accommodation & Tuition.
- Affidavit of Support to be given by the sponsor on Rs.20 stamp paper (non-judicial) Visa application may be submitted personally at the VFS UK local office, processing of application will take 2 to 4 weeks. An interview may be conducted by Visa Officer with student.
The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) was introduced on 1 November 2007. It is used to help stop the spread of knowledge and skills that could be used in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery. Student may also need an ATAS Certificate if they also wish to do Research in UK for longer than 6 months in the following areas
- F2 – Materials Science
- F3 – Physics (including Nuclear Physics)
- H3 – Mechanical Engineering
- H4 – Aerospace Engineering
- J5 – Materials Technology not otherwise specified
Job Opportunities
Anxieties & Doubts
2 types of facilities are :
1.NHS: National Health Services : All international students staying in UK for education for more than 6 months are worthy of free health care.
2.NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS : All students are entitled to free NUS membership. Many types of discounts are negotiated on behalf of student members for issues like books, stationery, food, clothes, travel and entertainment.
You get the refund of your tuition fees or deposits paid to your institution, after having deducted not more than 100 from the amount paid by you. You have to produce the evidence of Visa Refusal by sending a copy of your visa refusal letter from the High Commission
As compared to the cost of studying in India, going abroad to a country like UK can seem to be quite expensive. A student can rely on sources like
- Family funds, bank loans, scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships etc.
- Bank Loans : Most nationalized banks offer student loans at competitive rates for considerable time periods which may enable a larger section of students to go and study abroad. They will ask for a collateral security to be pledged. You can even consider the possibility of an international bank loan.
Please contact us for further assistance in this regard.
- Educational Trusts / Institutes.
- Sponsorships
Some universities require the students to pay part of the tuition fees in advance so as to reserve a seat in the university. We suggest that students should make a deposit payment as it facilitates in getting a student visa.
British Universities do not have a formal ranking system. However, the government takes up the responsibility to monitor and control the education quality provided by each university through the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. The Government conducts a Research Assessment Exercise once in every 5 yrs, which determines the level of research activity in a university department. The departments are graded as high as 5* and as low as 1. Also, General League Tables prepared leading newspapers and media can be checked.
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