Study in the UK

Why study in the UK?

Studying in the United Kingdom (UK) is truly an international experience. It is one of the most popular destinations for studying abroad over the Globe. Due to its excellent higher education system and worldwide acceptability, hundreds of thousands of international students opt for the UK as their preferred overseas study destination. Some reasons behind these are:

a) UK universities are the home of some world-renowned universities including Oxford Universities, Cambridge University, and Imperial College London. 

b) UK universities are among the bests in the world. According to the QS World ranking, four of the top nine universities are from the UK. 

c) Qualifications obtained from UK universities are internationally recognized and highly valued around the Globe.

d) UK Universities are highly ranked for Industry-University collaboration

e) With 114 Nobel Prize Winner, the UK is the world leader in research. Still today, the UK has produced 860 Nobel Laureates, and 38 % of Nobel Laureates have studied in the UK. According to the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report, the UK ranks second in the world for the quality of scientific research. 

f) The international Student satisfaction rate in the UK is very high. 

g) UK Universities are one of the preferred destinations for studying abroad by Indian students for decades.

h) UK Universities will provide world-class teaching from the world’s leading academician and experts

i) Several Scholarships, bursaries, and grants are available for Indian students

j) Education system is flexible enough to suit international student’s career aspirations with vocational and academic blending

k) UK course and living costs are good value for money

l) UK courses are generally shorter than other countries

Degrees preferred by International students for their study abroad-
Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree: Normally it takes 3 years to complete full-time study. Some common titles of degree are Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)  

Postgraduate Degree -Master's Degree is generally two types, i.e., Taught and Research. Taught programs typically take 1 year to complete, but research degrees take more time. The common titles of taught programs are MA (Master of Arts) or M.Sc. (Master of Science) MBA (Master of Business Administration, M.Eng. (Master of Engineering), MFA (Master of Fine Arts), LLM (Master of Laws), M.Arch. (Master of Architecture), etc. The titles of common research programs are Master of Research (M Res), Master of Philosophy (M Phil), Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.), etc.

Scholarship to study in the UK

Cost of studying in the UK

UK tuition fees are quite high for international students, but the student will get one of the best education qualities in the world. The main costs coupled while studying in the United Kingdom (UK) are tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses. This cost may vary depending on the Institution’s tuition fees, course, locations, accommodation preferred, and student’s lifestyle. The figures given below should be assumed as guidelines for International students. We strongly recommend students to go through the University website and other sources or take the guidance of any study abroad consultant.

Lecture-based Undergraduate program- £10,000 to £35,000 per annum 

Undergraduate medical program – up to £38,000 per year

Postgraduate program- £11,000- £32,000 annually

MBA program – £18,914

Postgraduate medical program- £21,767

Living expenses (Apartment rent, Food, Personal items, Transport, etc., ) - £8,000- £12,000

Student visa requirements for the United Kingdom

After getting an unconditional offer from your UK University, a student has to apply for a visa to enter this country. He/she will get this visa from the UK embassy or consulate. He/she can directly contact the nearest UK embassy or consulate, or can contact us for any guidance for that. A student can apply for a visa three months before the intended date of travel to the UK. It normally takes 3 weeks to process your visa. A student (age above 16) has to apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. The visa fee for the international student is £348 (please check the latest fee before applying here). He/she has to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application. A student can enter the UK up to one week before if the course lasts six months or less, or up to one month before if the course lasts more than six months.

Supporting documents required to apply for a UK Student visa

• An unconditional offer of a place on a course (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number) with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor
• Current valid passport
• tuberculosis test results
• Financial Proof to support your expenses
• English language test results (TOEFL/IELTS)
• Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs)
• Colored passport-sized photograph
• Academic certificates

List of Popular Universities in the UK

1. Oxford University
2.  University of Cambridge
3. The University of Edinburgh
4. University College London
5. The University of Manchester
6. The London School of Economics and Political Science
7. University of Glasgow
8. University of Leeds
9. The University of Nottingham
10. The University of Warwick
11. Imperial College London
12. King's College London
13. University of Birmingham
14. University of Southampton
15. Newcastle University
16. The University of Sheffield
17. The University of York
18. University of Liverpool
19. University of Leicester
20. Queen Mary University of London
21. Durham University
22. University of Bristol
23. University of Exeter
24. University of Sussex
25. Lancaster University
26. University of St Andrews
27. University of Surrey
28. University of Bath
29. Loughborough University
30. University of Strathclyde
31. Cardiff University
32. University of East Anglia
33. University of Kent
34. Queen's University Belfast
35. University of Aberdeen
36. City University of London
37. University of Dundee
38. University of Reading
39. University of Essex
40. The University of the West of England
41. Heriot-Watt University
42. University of the Arts London
43. Nottingham Trent University
44. Sheffield Hallam University
45. Manchester Metropolitan University
46. Swansea University
47. Brunel University London
48. University of Portsmouth
49. Royal Holloway, University of London
50. De Montfort University
51. Goldsmiths, University of London
52. Birkbeck, University of London
53. University of Plymouth
54. University of Brighton
55. SOAS, University of London
56. Coventry University
57. University of Salford
58. University of Hertfordshire
59. University of Stirling
60. University of Greenwich
61. Aberystwyth University
62. Bournemouth University
63. Middlesex University
64. Northumbria University
65. Edinburgh Napier University
66. Aston University
67. London Business School
68. The University of Hull
69. Keele University
70. Kingston University
71. University of Westminster
72. Oxford Brookes University
73. Cranfield University
74. Bangor University
75. Ulster University
76. Leeds Beckett University
77. University of Central Lancashire
78. Birmingham City University
79. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London
80. Royal College of Art
81. University of Lincoln
82. University of London
83. University of South Wales
84. London South Bank University
85. University of Wolverhampton
86. University of Derby
87. University of East London
88. University of Huddersfield
89. Robert Gordon University
90. Anglia Ruskin University
91. University of Sunderland
92. London Metropolitan University
93. University of the Highlands and Islands
94. Glasgow Caledonian University
95. Staffordshire University
96. Teesside University
97. The University of Northampton
98. Liverpool John Moores University
99. University of Bedfordshire
100. Bath Spa University
101. University of Roehampton
102. Solent University
103. Canterbury Christ Church University
104. Edge Hill University
105. University of Chester
106. University of Bradford
107. The University of the West of Scotland
108. Abertay University
109. University of Gloucestershire
110. St George's, University of London
111. Cardiff Metropolitan University
112. University of West London
113. York St John University
114. The University of Law
115. University of Bolton
116. University of Worcester
117. University of Cumbria
118. Falmouth University
119. The University of Buckingham
120. The University of Winchester
121. Liverpool Hope University
122. University of Wales Trinity Saint David
123. Queen Margaret University
124. St Mary's University, Twickenham
125. University of Chichester
126. Wrexham Glyndwr University
127. Leeds Trinity University
128. University of Wales

Please check out the study options in other countries

1. Study in the USA
2. Study in Singapore
3. Study in Canada
4. Study in Australia
5. Study in New Zealand
6. Study in Ireland
7. Study in the Netherland
8. Study in France
9. Study in Germany
10. Study in Switzerland

Please check out International scholarships

1. UK Scholarships for International students
2. Canada Scholarships for International Students
3. USA Scholarships for International Students
4. New Zealand Scholarships for International Students
5. Australian Scholarships for International Students
6. Singapore Scholarships for International Students
7. Ireland Scholarships for International Students
8. Scholarship in France for International Students
9. Scholarship in the Netherlands for International Students

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