United Kingdom, also known as Great Britain, has a population of 68.8 million (2023). UK being the worlds’ 3rd Largest Economy has many opportunities for people of all age groups, backgrounds and cultures. London, the capital of UK is also its largest city, also called the Worlds’ cultural capital. London has a diverse range of people and cultures and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries.
Universities in UK are more focused on developing skills & attributes which are in high demand from employers worldwide – attributes such as creativity, innovation, teamwork and leadership and exposure of students to the multicultural environment, which is conducive for learning and self-development. Great academic atmosphere and the presence of some of the most prestigious educational institutions in the UK make it one of the most favored education destinations in all of Europe. The UK also boasts of a rich and old cultural heritage.
Reasons that attract international students to The UK:
Degrees Provided by education providers:
The General Thumb rule to check a student’s ENGLISH eligibility are:
| Level of Education | IELTS | PTE |
| Bachelor’s Degree | O : 6, E : 5.5 | O : 52, E : 51 |
| Masters Coursework | O : 6.5, E : 6 | O : 58, E : 51 |
General Thumb rule to check students’ Academic eligibility are:
| Level of Education | Score Requirement |
| Bachelor’s Degree | Year 12: 2.4 – 2.6 GPA or over |
| Masters Coursework | Bachelor’s Degree (3 – 4 Years) 60% or over |
*Few Degrees in Bachelors and Masters have other Specific Requirements as well.
Intakes for Admissions
| Level of Education | Intakes |
| Foundation | February Intake |
| Bachelor’s Degree | May Intake- Few Universities |
| Masters Coursework | September Intake |
The visa processing in the UK requires a bunch of significant documents such as:
Lifestyle, culture, and laws tend to differ from one country to another. Thus, before moving to a whole different nation, it is important to understand their culture, laws, lifestyle, etc. in order to easily adapt to their living situation. Here is a list of things a candidate must consider before heading toward their higher education journey in the UK for a smooth transition:
Student Visa:
Cost of tuition fees: UG / PG – GBP 12000-14000 varies according to course
Cost of Visa Fee: GBP 450
Cost of Insurance: GBP 705 (1 Year), GBP 1175 (2 Years), GBP1645 (3 Years)
Accommodation: GBP 1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London
GBP 1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London
As the institutions fill up quickly and it takes at least one month to receive an offer letter.
The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you start your course.
The priority visa outcome will be received within 20-25 days of lodgment.
You can often stay in the UK for up to 5 years if you are 18 or older and enrolled in a degree-level course. You can normally stay in the UK for up to 2 years if it’s below the degree level.
You need to have an unconditional offer from a student sponsor who is authorized to enroll you in a course.
Once they’ve given you a spot on the course, your education provider will provide you with a reference number (known as a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) as proof.
Before you can apply for your visa, you need a CAS.
You must prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply. You can prove your knowledge of English by passing an English Language Test.
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