About United Kindom (UK)
Why United Kindom?
UK education is all about giving you inspiration to develop your knowledge and skills, freedom to be creative, and support to help you achieve your best.
UK colleges and universities offer international student a world-class education – the chance to follow Students passion for learning and gain qualifications that are respected by employers and academics worldwide. On a UK course international student will benefit from excellent teaching and facilities.
Key advantages of studying in United Kingdom
International Students qualification will be recognized around the world increasing your career opportunities.Student will have a wide range of courses to choose from such as engineering, computing, business, hospitality management, finance, health studies and many more options.
Masters’ courses can be finished in a shorter period of time with paid placement or internships options available. International students have opportunity to work Part time i.e 20 hours per week during study for degree courses and student can work full time i.e 40 hours per week during holidays. On completion of graduation, Post Study Work Permit ( PSWP) of 2 Years is been offered.
Study opportunity in Uk
Bachelor’s and Master’s
DURATION OF PROGRAMS
- The biggest advantage of UK education in comparison to other educational destinations worldwide is that UK provides programs of shorter duration.
Bachelors – 3 years (4 years in Scotland)
Masters – 1 year (2 years with placement / internship also available)
Bachelors with Sandwich year – 4 years (1 year of internship after completing the 2nd year)
Integrated Masters – 4 years (5 years in Scotland)
Integrated Masters with a Sandwich Year – 5 years (UG and PG Combined with 1 year of internship)
Foundation Course and Foundation Degree
A Foundation course is a one-year preparation course for international students who need additional English language and academic preparation for entry into the first year of a Bachelor’s degree at a UK university.
A Foundation degree is a two-year combined academic and vocational qualification, equivalent to two years of a Bachelor's degree and is a stand-alone degree.
Diploma
International Year 1 (IY1 Diploma): IY1 is a one-year program for students who are not eligible for direct entry to a Bachelor’s program and it leads to 2nd year of a Bachelor's degree.
HNC: An HNC (Higher National Certificate) is a one-year course, equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's degree.
HND: An HND (Higher National Diploma) is a two-year course, equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. This qualification can be used to gain entry into universities in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree.
Pre-Masters
A Pre-Master’s program is for international students who need to improve and develop their academics, research and seminar skills ahead of a Master's degree. This course varies in length from ten weeks to twelve weeks. It offers a route to a postgraduate degree in several disciplines and is suitable for students who:
Do not meet the academic requirements for admission into a postgraduate course.
Want to change the discipline from undergraduate degree to postgraduate degree.
English Proficiency
Although UKVI requirement is IELTS 5.5 overall but most of the UK Universities require students with IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 overall with minimum 5.5 in each section.
IELTS waiver is available in many of the universities if the student has secured more than 65% - 70% marks in 12th Standard English.
Pre-Sessional English Language program is also offered for students who do not meet the IELTS requirements of a particular course at a University.
UKVI PTE is also an approved SELT for UK Visa
Though TOEFL is not the approved proficiency tests for UK visa but some of the high ranked universities are approved to accept their scores and waive off the requirements for visa.
Cost to study in the UK
Estimated cost to be incurred by a student for a year of study | 1 £ = INR 100/- (Approx.) | |
Particulars | Amount in £ | Amount in Rs. |
Exam Fees (IELTS- General/ Academic) | 15,500 | |
Tuition Fees | 14,000 | 14,00,000 |
Living Cost | 9,600 | 9,60,000 |
Visa Fees | 35,000 | |
NHS Health Surcharge (£470 per year + £235) | 705 | 70,500 |
Total | 24,79,500 | |
Less Part Time Earnings | 6,000 | 6,00,000 |
Net Cost | 18,79,500 | |
Assistantships/Scholarships | Yes | |
Nature of Part Time Jobs | Off campus 20 hrs. per week During Vacation 40 hrs. per week | |
Post Study Work Visa
UK has re-introduced a Post Study Work Visa of two years after completing a Bachelors or Masters course.
Students who will complete their degrees after June 2021 will be eligible for the Post Study Work Visa.