Higher Education in the UK
The United Kingdom is known as the international student’s paradise. Globally ranked universities, a wide range of programs, and a beautiful country make it the higher education hub of the world. In fact, the UK is home to historic universities and education system. Every year thousands of international students graduate from the universities in the UK.
Benefits of studying in the UK
The UK is home to world-ranked universities such as the University of Manchester, University of Oxford, University of Edinburgh, etc. The UK is known for its unique blend of old and modern universities.
Quality education system
The higher education system of UK is designed to offer only the best education to international students. Interactive study culture, technology-equipped teaching methods, and experienced teachers make it the best student destination. Work while you study. International students in UK can work-part time for 20 hours per week and can work full-time during academic breaks. You can work on-campus at the university or off-campus, which helps you earn while you study.
Multicultural society
Multiculturalism has become the identity of the United Kingdom, with students arriving from around the world. This offers students to experience different cultures and teaches a broader world mindset.
Global employment opportunities
The United Kingdom is the 6th largest economy in the world and has a high employment rate of 75%. In fact, international students are part of a large working population in the UK.
How to study in the UK?
Firstly, decide which program interests you be it a bachelor’s or master’s degree
Once you’ve decided on the program, shortlist universities that offer the program in the UK.
Start applying for the universities, or if you’ve finalized just one university, you can apply for it.
If the university needs an IELTS score to apply, you can take the IELTS, or else you could skip the language test.
Now, wait till you receive the admission Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) commonly called an offer letter from the university. Once you receive it, you can apply for a study visa.
You can now start applying for the student visa, which involves writing a Statement of Purpose (SOP) if needed, along with other visa processes.
When you’re about to study in the UK you must show proof that you have enough funds to support yourself.
Now that you’ve finalized the university, you can start planning your accommodation on-campus or off-campus.
That’s it! You’re now ready to travel and study in your dream university in the UK.
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Part-time work | 20 hours per week |
Full-time work | During academic breaks |
When applying for a Tier 4 visa, you will typically need the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum-Vitae (C.V)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Matured Bank Statement & Certificate (30 days min)
- Academic transcripts & certificate
- UKVI IELTS test report Passport Certified copy
- Work Experience certificate (If applicable)
- IOM Medical test report
- White background photograph (35-45mm size)
- Letter of recommendation (If applicable)
- Confirmation of acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- Overseas Student health coverage (OSHC)
- Birth Certificate (If applicable)
- For Foundation program SSC/HSC/O Level
- For Foundation program min IELTS requirement 5.0 overall
- For Bachelor program min HSC/A – Level
- For Bachelor Program min IELTS requirement 6.0/6.5 (5.5 in each section)
- For Master program min 4 years bachelor
- For Master program min IELTS requirement 6.5/6.0 (5.5 in each section)
1. Undergraduate degree
UG programs offer a level of education that students choose right after high school (+2). You can choose from different Undergraduate programs in UK such as foundation year, foundation degree, bachelors etc.
Foundation year (FY)Foundation year (FY) or foundation diploma is not a degree; they are special courses. These courses help international students to bridge the gap between their high school education and undergraduate programs.
Duration | 1-year full time course |
Eligibility | Lower entry requirements compared to bachelor’s degree |
Duration | 2-year (full time) |
3-years (part-time) | |
Eligibility | Varys between institutions |
Universities and colleges in the UK offer a range of bachelor’s programs. A bachelor’s degree is the most sought-after degree in the UK. In fact, 135+ institutions in the UK provide over 65,000 programs. Some examples of Bachelor’s degrees are B.Sc., B. A, B. Ed, etc.
Duration | 3 to 4 years |
Eligibility | Minimum 55% marks in 12th grade |
IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 (most of the UK universities waive-off IELTS) |
The United Kingdom is known for its range of postgraduate programs, which are considered as excellent academic upgradation. Some doctoral degrees offered in UK Universities are Masters, MBA, Ph. D, etc.
Postgraduate Master’s degree in the UK is the most popular degree type chosen by international students. Every year thousands of students graduate from the top universities with a master’s degree. Examples of Master’s degrees are M.Sc., M.A, M.Ed. etc.
Duration | 1 to 2 years |
Eligibility | Minimum 60% marks in 12th grade |
MBA UK is famous for offering the quickest MBA programs in the world. In fact, the country is home to top MBA Universities such as the London School of Business, Oxford University, and Cambridge University etc.
Duration | 12 months to 15 months (full-time) |
2 years (part-time) | |
Eligibility | Minimum of 60% marks in Bachelor’s |
A doctorate degree is the topmost education qualification you can earn during post-graduation. There are two types of doctorate degrees such as Ph. D and D. Phil (Doctor of Philosophy). The entire degree involves academics and more of research studies.
Duration | 3 to 4 years (full-time) |
6 to 7 years (part-time) | |
Eligibility | Minimum of 60% marks in bachelor’s and masters |
United Kingdom has 250+ educational institutions that offer programs for international students. Some of the best universities in the UK are:
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- University College London
- Academic transcripts & certificate
- UKVI IELTS test report Imperial College London
- Work King’s College London
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Glasgow
- University of Manchester
- University of Birmingham
- University of Bristol
- Coventry University
The United Kingdom is a vibrant country perfect for pursuing higher studies. There are universities across the country, and students choose them based on their interests. Some of the top cities to study in the UK are:
- London
- Edinburgh
- Manchester
- Glasgow
- Coventry
- Nottingham
- Birmingham
The UK is an Anglophone country requires international students to have the necessary knowledge of English. Some of the acceptance tests to study in the UK are:
- IELTS -International
- English Language Testing System
- TOEFL-Test of English as a Foreign Language
- PTE- Pearson Test of English
- Duolingo
However, you can also get admission and a study visa without an IELTS score. You must score at least 75% in English in your 12th-grade education.
Academics The academic requirements may differ from college to college and degree to degree.Degree type | Academic requirement |
Bachelor’s degree | 50-60% in 12th grade |
Master’s degree | Minimum 60% in bachelors |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Minimum of 60% marks in Bachelor’s |
Doctorate | Minimum 60% marks in bachelor’s and masters |
Most of the universities in the United Kingdom waive off IELTS. This means you don’t need to take the IELTS test for admission. However, you must have scored at least 70% in the English language in the 12th grade. Conditional IELTS waive-off applies to both UG and PG. Contact the interested college/university in the UK to know about the IELTS requirement.
BacklogsBacklogs are the number of exams a student was not able to clear in the first attempt. Educational institutions in the UK have their backlog limit while some institutions have no limits. Most universities/colleges accept more than 15 backlogs.
The United Kingdom is best known for providing a range of scholarships and academic funding. Scholarships are offered based on the Undergraduate Program, postgraduate program, country-specific, and institution-specific scholarships. The three major scholarships in the UK are:
- Chevening scholarships
- GREAT scholarships
- Commonwealth scholarships
Just like any other higher education destination, the UK also has three different types of intakes. Every intake has its pros and cons. Universities open certain programs only for specific inputs. Hence, always make sure about the intakes and the programs.
Fall intake | September/October |
Winter intake | January/ February |
January/ February | April/May |
Post study work visa allows international students to study in the UK for up to 2 years after graduation. If you have completed a Ph. D or Doctorate degree, you can obtain work for 3 years under a graduate visa. You don’t have options to extend your graduate visa; rather you can change the status to a Skilled Worker Visa.
- Once you complete your education, apply for a Graduate Visa also called the Post Study Work (PSW) Visa
- Work for two years in the full-time job under a Graduate visa
- After two years, apply for a Skilled Worker Visa
- With a Skilled Worker Visa, you can work for five years in the UK
- Upon completion of 5 years, you can apply for Permanent Residence in the UK
- Must have full-time job under an approved UK employer
- Must provide proof of income requirements
- Must have shown good moral conduct during the stay in the UK
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