Pursue Your Higher Education In One Of The UK Universities

The entry requirements for studying in the UK are diverse based on the type of study you have selected.

Degree

• Qualifications on par with 2 or 3 UK A-levels, 3 or 4 Scottish Highers, Diploma or Higher National Certificate, or National Diploma BTEC or an overseas foundation year
• IELTS bands score 6.0 to 6.5

Pre-master’s

• Undergraduate degree
• IELTS bands score 5.0 to 5.5

PG Dip /PG Cert

• Undergraduate degree
• IELTS bands score 5.0 to 5.5

Master’s degree

• First/ Upper second class Undergraduate degree
• IELTS bands score 7.0

MBA

• First degree
• IELTS bands score 6.0 – 7.0
• 2-3 years of business experience

PhD

• Master’s degree

•    IELTS bands score 6.5 – 7.0

For the General Student Visa [Tier 4], the applicant will have to pay £348 when applying from outside the UK. An additional £348 per person will have to be paid for any dependents that will be accompanying the principal applicant to the UK.

You can expect a decision within 3 weeks of submission of your UK student visa application.

In order to go to London from India for studies you must:

• Identify a course from out of the 30,000 plus courses that the London City has to offer
• Prepare and submit an application for admission and the application process for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees is not the same
• Check if you qualify
• Submit an application with all the required documents

UK Student Visas are offered based on a system of points. You can apply for the Visa maximum 3 months prior to the commencement of your course. You will have to provide the following for fulfilling all the requirements for the UK Study Visa:

• Your passport details
• Latest photograph
• An unconditional offer of a place on a course provided by an accredited Tier 4 Sponsor that is evidenced by a CAS – ‘Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies’ from the course provider
• Evidence of adequate skills in the English language by passing in one of the authorized tests such as IELTS with required band scores
• Evidence of having adequate monetary support through the entire stay in the UK
• You may also require an ATAS certificate if you are studying a sensitive subject and are Swiss/EEA/non-EU student
• Evidence of monetary support can be in the form of statements from the bank or a letter from the sponsor demonstrating that you can cater to living costs, accommodation and tuition fees
• You may also be needed to offer documents for your academic qualifications and to attend an interview/biometric test including a digital scan of your fingerprints
• You may also be needed to have specific medical vaccinations or undergo a test for Tuberculosis based on your nation of origin

You are permitted to work in the UK with the Student Visa if you study at a College or University that is listed both on the list of accredited bodies and the official list of UKVI Sponsor.

Overseas students are permitted to work part-time for 20 hours weekly during term and full-time during vacations. They must be studying a full-time Post-graduate or Undergraduate course at a recognized University.

International students who complete their undergraduate or postgraduate degree would be able to stay back in the UK for up to 2 years to look for work. They can take up any type of job with no restrictions.

Colleges and universities in the UK are open and are accepting online applications from international students.

Study in the UK requires one or multiple tests prior to admission in the majority of the Universities in the UK. These include standardized college and graduate admission tests like SAT, GMAT, and GRE. English language tests like IELTS and TOEFL are also included.

*Note: The IELTS score test differs based on the type of UK student visa you apply for

The requirements to study in the UK differs based on the type of study course you have selected.

Undergraduate level

• Original academic transcripts of 10+2 education (Recommended to have a minimum of 55+%)
• IELTS bands score 6.0 to 6.5 or UKVI IELTS 4.5 to 5.5 
• Commendable CV
• LORs (Letters of Recommendation)
• SOP (Statement of Purpose)
• Passport and other ID proof
• Proof of the Funds
• Biometric residence permit
• COVID vaccination certificate

Master’s degree

• Original Academic transcripts of Undergraduate levels (Recommended to have a minimum of 55+%)
• IELTS bands score 7.0 or UKVI IELTS 4.5 to 5.5 
• Commendable CV
• LORs (Letters of Recommendation)
• SOP (Statement of Purpose)
• Passport and other ID proof
• Proof of the Funds
• Biometric residence permit
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number
• COVID vaccination certificate

MBA

• Original Academic transcripts of Undergraduate levels (Recommended to have a minimum of 55+%)
• IELTS bands score 6.0 – 7.0
• 2-3 years of business experience
• Commendable CV
• LORs (Letters of Recommendation)
• SOP (Statement of Purpose)
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number
• Passport and other ID proof
• Biometric residence permit
• Proof of the Funds
• COVID vaccination certificate

PhD

• IELTS bands score 6.5 – 7.0
• Original Academic transcripts of Undergraduate levels and Graduate levels (Recommended to have a minimum of 55+%)
• Commendable Resume
• LORs (Letters of Recommendation)
• SOP (Statement of Purpose)
• Passport and other ID proof
• Proof of the Funds
• Biometric residence permit
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number
• COVID vaccination certificate

For the General Student Visa (Tier 4), the applicant must pay £348 when applying from outside the UK. An additional £348 per person will have to be paid for any dependents accompanying the principal applicant to the UK.

Generally, the processing time for the UK student visa is a minimum of 3 weeks after the submission of the visa application.

Indians can study in London by following the below steps:

• Identify the right course and the university offered in the London City
• Arrange the list of requirements
• Submit an application for admission in the Universities you choose in London city. You need to make a note that the application process for undergraduate and postgraduate courses is not the same.
• After receiving admission, you need to apply for a Student visa based on the curse duration.
• Attend the visa interview.

UK Student Visas are offered based on a system of points. You can apply for the Visa maximum three months prior to the commencement of your course. You will have to provide the following for fulfilling all the requirements for the UK Study Visa:

• Your passport details
• Latest photograph
• An unconditional offer of a place on a course provided by an accredited Tier 4 Sponsor that is evidenced by a CAS – ‘Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies’ from the course provider
• Evidence of adequate skills in the English language by passing in one of the authorized tests such as IELTS with required band scores
• Evidence of having adequate monetary support through the entire stay in the UK
• You may also require an ATAS certificate if you are studying a sensitive subject and are a Swiss/EEA/non-EU student
• Evidence of monetary support can be in the form of statements from the bank or a letter from the sponsor demonstrating that you can cater to living costs, accommodation, and tuition fees
• You may also be needed to offer documents for your academic qualifications and to attend an interview/biometric test, including a digital scan of your fingerprints.

You may also be needed to have specific medical vaccinations or undergo a test for Tuberculosis based on your nation of origin.

You are permitted to work in the UK with a Student Visa if you study at a College or University that is listed both on the list of accredited bodies and the official list of UKVI sponsors.

Overseas students are permitted to work part-time for 20 hours weekly during term and full-time during vacations. They must be studying a full-time Post-graduate or Undergraduate course at a recognized University.

As per the recent updates from the UK Visas and Immigration, from 1 July 2021, international students who have completed an Undergraduate or Master’s degree will be able to benefit from two years of post-study work options.

International students who complete their undergraduate or postgraduate degree would be able to stay back in the UK for up to 2 years to look for work. They can take up any type of job with no restrictions.

Colleges and universities in the UK are open and accept online applications from international students.

To study in the UK, you need to score above 55 percent in your academics. Because of the universities in the UK will consider candidates having more than 55 percent for any type of courses. 

Yes, because the minimum years of education required to study in the UK is 12 years. Hence, UK universities will accept 15 years of education. 

Yes, these profiles are accepted with a proper statement of purpose. But you need to note that highly reputed universities will not consider the applicants with backlogs even though they have good GRE/GMAT scores. UK universities are quite lenient while accepting applicants with backlogs.

Yes, most UK Universities accept Distance education, but it should be from a recognized university. 

An interview is conducted based on the university requirement of IELTS score. There is NO waiver of the IELTS exam, and it is mandatory to score at least 6.0 overall or any other equivalent test. IELTS waiver is not possible because your profile will be shortlisted mainly based on the IELTS score.

Yes, many universities are offering 1-year courses for Masters in the UK. Select one among them that suits your requirements. 

There are two intakes in the UK:  

• September/October (Major)
• January /February (Minor)
• Some universities may offer April /May intake for the limited courses

Most UK universities are not charging any application fees. 

Generally, it takes 10-15 days to receive the admission decision. But some universities in the UK take 30 days to give their decision on admissions. As the UK study application system is quite sorted and simple, you can receive the decision within a few days. 

CAS stands for Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies.

According to the UK immigration rules, the University has to sponsor your application for a student visa (this is not the same as financial sponsorship). For this, you need a CAS number to apply for a student visa, which allows you to study in the UK. After receiving the admission letter, students need to confirm their acceptance at the preferred university as per the timelines mentioned by the university.

Some universities may ask for tuition fee/admission confirmation fees. They will also request students to show the financial documents that will cover their tuition fees. Once the student confirms their admission, universities will release the CAS letter. After receiving the CAS letter, students can apply for their respective student visas.

It is not possible to apply for a student visa without a CAS number. CAS number is mandatory to get your student visa.

Recently few UK universities are accepting Duolingo test scores. So, you need to go through the UK university requirements carefully before filling out the application.

The fee for UG and PG courses are given approximately

• Free for UG: GBP 10,000 to GBP 25,000 per year
• Fee for PG: GBP 13,000 to GBP 20,000 per year 

It depends where you reside in the UK. If you reside in

• Inside London: 9 Months funds (1334*9) =12006 GBP.
• Outside London : 9 Months funds(1023*9) =9207 GBP.

Note: For visa purposes- 1 YR + 1 Yr living expenses should be maintained for 28 days consecutively in your account.

Yes, they can apply for the Master’s program again, but they need to present proper justification for it in their SOPs.

Yes, students are allowed to work in the UK for 20 hours per week during academic sessions and full-time during vacations. 

There are four different types of student visas in the UK:

• Tier 4 (General) student visa: Students aged 16 or over who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution
• Tier 4 (Child) student visa: Students aged between four and 17 who have been offered a course at a UK educational institution
• Short-term study visa: Students who have been offered a place in a short-term course in the UK, such as an English language course or training course
• Tier 4 (General) student visa: Students who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution.

The best way to find a part-time job in the UK is on campus. The on-campus work opportunities include administrative jobs at the university or teaching assistants. You need to stay connected with your unit’s placement or career center. They regularly update their notice board.

For off-campus jobs, look for vacancies on online portals like:

• Student Job
• Employment4Student
• Careers Group London, etc.