Study In UK

 

The UK offers a world-renowned education system, with qualifications that can make a phenomenal difference to your career. UK education is one of the oldest and well recognized throughout the world. Though the courses are for a shorter period as compared to those of the US Universities, they are intensive and save time and money of an extra year. There are 1000’s of courses to choose from different Universities, in different places. This gives a student a choice of courses as well as locations to suit their personal preference. In addition, if a student does not meet the eligibility criteria of the University, there is a wide range of foundation and bridging courses that one can choose from, in order to enter into a degree program. The process of applying is also simple. How much are tuition fees for an undergraduate or postgraduate course in the UK ? For each academic year, you can expect to pay £8,000 to £13,000 in fees for classroom-based courses, £9,000 to £16,000 for laboratory or workshop-based courses and £11,000 to over £26,000 for clinical courses. What is the minimum IELTS score required to get into a UK Institution ? Though the requirement is university specific, a minimum overall score of 6.0 is recommended. Can I work while studying in UK ? International students can work up to 20 hours a week as a part of their work experience. They can also take holiday work during vacations.

 

 

QUICK FACTS

• Capital – London
• Population: 63.23 million
• GDP: $2.435 trillion
• Number of universities: 109
• Foreign Student Enrolment 2012/2013: 425,260
• Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
• Official Languages: English

 

 

WHY STUDY IN UK?

• International education hub for more than 100 years
• Easy Visa rules for international students
• Diverse range of courses with wide range of specialisations
• Sandwich bachelors with 1 year Industry placement
• No permission required from the job centre for International students studying at UK institutions to undertake spare time or vacation work
• Free health insurance for students studying in UK for six months or more

 

 

UK EDUCATION SYSTEM

The higher education imparting bodies in the UK are

• Colleges
• Universities
• Institutions of higher education.

 

 

Qualifications offered

• Degree courses
• Vocational training
• Diplomas
• Postgraduate courses.
• Sandwich courses whereby part-time work and real experience is combined between the course duration.
• First degree courses of 3-4 years duration.
• Diplomas and vocational courses of 1-2 years with the Vocational and Technical Education Councils conferring the degree certificate.
• Postgraduate study may be in one of two forms - either as a work of independent research under supervision or a taught course of one or two year’s duration.

 

 

REQUIRED TESTS

• IELTS or TOEFL scores or any equivalent as a proof of English Proficiency
• Diploma programs: Overall band score of 5.0
• Bachelor’s Degree: Overall band score of 6.0
• Masters Programs: Overall band score of 6.0 – 6.5

 

 

INTAKE

• January /February/September/November

 

 

COST OF EDUCATION

• An average of 7500 pounds per year*

*Fees information given are of informative nature may vary from university to university

 

 

COST OF LIVING

• 11385 GBP (Inner London – 9 months)
• 9135 GBP (Outer London – 9 months)

 

 

WORK RIGHTS AND STAY BACK

• 20 hours per week ( 40 hours during vacation )full time work rights for spouses for Masters programme
• Post study work permit for students who secure a job offer with salary of 20,600GBP
• 1-4 Months visa extension

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