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Attracting over 4,00,000 international students (as per official figures 2016-17), the UK has a long tradition of quality education and houses universities dating back to 12th and 13th century. More than 40% of the students at postgraduate level in UK are from outside EU. MS in United Kingdom is also a popular choice that students explore. Universities in United Kingdom are known to have excellent pedagogy merged with a focus on research. This guide to study in the UK, helps you with some of the most basic concerns step-by-step.
The country is known to provide generous discounts to students (including international) on public transport, food, books and entertainment; hence students are advised to ask about student discounts everywhere. There’s plenty second-hand shopping that can happen in the UK. Main areas of education that the country is known to offer are engineering, science, art & design, business & management, law and finance.
As a student you can work 20 hours per week and full-time during holidays. The government says you will need about £1265 per month to survive in the country.
Most masters programs at the universities in the UK get completed in 12 months, this is also why MS in the UK may cost a little less than other study abroad programs. Some may take 24 months too. In most cases. ‘Masters’ in the UK is a course that is to be undertaken after an appropriate 3-year Bachelors Degree but in Scotland, most students take up a 4 year undergrad degree combined with Masters.
The process of applications for studying in the UK is not complex. On an average, MS in the UK may cost about £20,000 per year. Top universities in the UK may have slightly higher fees. Apart from that, the government mandates that you will approximately need at least £1265 for each month. UK is known to provide generous discounts to students (including international) on public transport, food, books and entertainment; hence students are advised to ask about student discounts everywhere. Read more about cost of studying in UK
The UK itself is a country that comprises of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. London being the capital of England, has the most life out of all. England also has the highest number of Non-EU international students over 2,58,000.
For all international students, the visa applications include a payment of Immigration Health Surcharge in their visa application if they are to study for more than 6 months in the UK. It will cost you £150 per year. For a 2-year course, you pay £225. Just like life in UK, the weather also depends on where you stay. Overall, it is known to be one of the most unpredictable. English weather is hardly bad enough that it stops you from doing something but it makes everything less enjoyable. It rains a lot. The hottest it gets is at 38 degrees, at times even triggering storms. The coldest can be -26 degrees.
Where to Study in the UK
When it comes to study abroad in the United Kingdom, your way of life will depend on where you stay. A big city like London may seem bustling while a small town like Bangor may seem quiet and at ease. Punctuality, queue system and minding one’s own business are the primary traits of the British. One may seem a little creepy trying to be too friendly with strangers. The British are too polite and you may find no shouting or uncanny noise anywhere. The cities with maximum students in the UK are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Newcastle, and Coventry. Starting from small towns like Essex to big cities like London, one can find courses such as Media Studies, MS and MBA anywhere in the United Kingdom.
According to the British Council, the UK owns 5% of the world’s scientific research and 14% of world’s most frequently cited papers. Some of the top universities in the world are UK universities. However, most masters courses in the UK right now are 1-year masters program, some of them run a risk of not being considered valid in Indian universities, if you wish to do a Ph.d from India. It is important to make proper checks before applying. Mention about a new 2-year course-structure (1-year study + 1-year work) which is experimental as of now but probably better recognised by Indian universities.
Popular courses to study in the UK:
Medicine and allied subjects
As a student in the United Kingdom, you can work upto 20 hours per week and full-time during holidays, if you are on a study abroad programme in a recognized university.
These are the current national minimum wage hourly rates. These rates change every April and are easily available on the gov.uk website.
There are various part time options available depending on what suits you and what you get hold of:
Students have multiple available resources for them to help look for part time or full time jobs.
Most universities have career centres that help you get jobs. Other resources include looking for jobs online using websites like LinkedIn, StudentJob, Employment 4 Students, etc. You can also go and apply in person if there are vacancies.
Keep in mind that you must be polite and professional in all your communications (via email or phone). Also, if the application happens in rounds or stages, then politely follow-up if you haven’t heard from them in a while.
Job Title | Average Annual Salary |
Data Scientist | £35,000 |
Project Manager (IT) | £42,000 |
Physician/General Doctor | £51,000 |
Psychologist | £31,000 |
How long can I stay and find work in the UK after my Graduation ends?
As per the UK government's recent announcement, international students at graduate or undergraduate level starting courses in the year 2020-21 would be given a two year work visa post their graduation to work or look for work in the UK. You can work full-time after your graduation. Refer to our article aboutstudent visa to know more about the visa.
Once you have decided to Study in the UK, you must plan at least 12 months before the admission season. You need not have graduated from your undergraduate/current degree to begin preparation or even apply. You may take the following steps to move forward:
Prepare for an English Proficiency Test: If you are from a non-English speaking country, you need to give either IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and CAE. This is not just required for University admissions but also Visa requirement. You need to see whether your university approves these tests or not. IELTS and TOEFL will not work for visa requirement if your university doesn’t approve them. This is not just required for University admissions but also Visa requirement.
First check if you need the visa. You can only apply after you have received a CAS certificate from the university who have provided you an offer letter. This CAS certificate must be uploaded in the visa application. If you have received any scholarships from the university, make sure to check if the CAS certificate mentions that. This may create problems in the Visa interview. With this, you also need to show the required money in your bank account. When you are ready, you can go to: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/apply-visa-type/tier4 . This is a long form, you should account for ample amount of time for it, and there is no scope for mistakes.
Tier 4 Pilot Visa in UK
To study in the UK, students need to get a Tier 4 Visa to be able to study in the UK. This is a points based system where you need 40 points to qualify. Within the Tier 4 Visa, there is a category of Tier 4 Pilot Visa which is available for applying for a few universities.
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School of Engineering
Tuition Fee: £21,600
Intake: NA
Acceptance: 15%
School of MBA/Management
Tuition Fee: £28,500
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Medicine
Tuition Fee: £29,400
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Sciences
Tuition Fee: £29,400
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Arts
Tuition Fee: £21,800
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Architecture
Tuition Fee: £13,900
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Engineering
Tuition Fee: £19,500
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of MBA/Management
Tuition Fee: £24,000
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Medicine
Tuition Fee: £20,200
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Sciences
Tuition Fee: £21,100
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Arts
Tuition Fee: £16,400
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Architecture
Tuition Fee: £17,700
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Law
Tuition Fee: £17,900
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Engineering
Tuition Fee: £29,000
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of MBA/Management
Tuition Fee: £34,700
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Medicine
Tuition Fee: £34,500
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Sciences
Tuition Fee: £27,000
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Arts
Tuition Fee: £30,300
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Law
Tuition Fee: £30,000
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Engineering
Tuition Fee: £17,700
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of MBA/Management
Tuition Fee: £37,500
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Medicine
Tuition Fee: £17,000
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Sciences
Tuition Fee: £21,100
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Arts
Tuition Fee: £17,000
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Architecture
Tuition Fee: NA
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Law
Tuition Fee: NA
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of MBA/Management
Tuition Fee: £71,100
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Engineering
Tuition Fee: £20,000
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of MBA/Management
Tuition Fee: £57,200
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Medicine
Tuition Fee: £22,600
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Sciences
Tuition Fee: £32,800
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Arts
Tuition Fee: £10,600
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
School of Law
Tuition Fee: £26,300
Intake: NA
Acceptance: NA
