The United Kingdom is one of the leading Study Abroad Destinations.Universities in UK are respected and recognized all over the world not only because they are one of the oldest established educational systems but also because many of the world’s formidable artists, business tycoons, engineers, politicians, thinkers and writers have graduated from the UK.

A degree from UK provides students with a competitive edge by invoking values of commitment, self-discipline, analytical skills, research skills, factual contributions and much more. These skills cultivate good habits in students and make it easier for them to get jobs. It is not surprising then that there are lot of international students from all over the world who choose to pursue the Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the UK.

Benefits of studying in UK:

• • Multicultural experience
• • Internationally recognized qualification
• • Quality education
• • Can work while you study
• • Research facilities

Notable Universities in UK

The University of Leeds

The University of Leeds was founded in 1904. Its origins go back to 1831 when the Leeds School of Medicine was formed. Today, the University is ranked 14th in The University League Table 2020 by The Complete University Guide. It is one of the largest Universities in the UK and is best known worldwide for its quality of teaching. The strong academic expertise combined with the breadth of courses allows graduates to embrace a wide range of job opportunities.

The University of Birmingham

Birmingham has climbed 3 places to be officially ranked 16th amongst the Top Universities in UK (Guardian University Guide 2020). The University has a rich tradition of innovation. The research at University of Birmingham has successfully broken new grounds and has pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge, making a positive impact on the lives of people. The Birmingham Business School and Birmingham Medical School have created identities of distinction due to excellence in performance of the academic staff and students.

The University of Manchester

The university offers over 1,000 degree programs across various fields. In 2016/17, the university had over 40,490 students and 10,400 staff, making it the second largest University to Study in UK.The 2020 QS World University Rankings places the University 27th in the world. It is also a member of the prestigious Russell Group of Universities which is a select network of leading universities in UK.

Social milieu of New Zealand study program

As mentioned earlier, the people in New Zealand are warm. Not only that, they are very welcoming and hospitable. The social scenario in New Zealand is that of cultural acceptance and helpfulness. The thrilling opportunities offered in the country can be shared with other international students thereby making the experience even morememorable.

Intakes

The main intakes offered by universities is in September and October whereas a few universities also offer January and February intakes

Time duration of courses

• • Duration of undergraduatecourses is 3 years
• • Duration of postgraduate courses is 1 year
• • Duration of undergraduate courses with one year of foundation, additional year of study or sandwich course is 4 years

Which Entrance Exams to give?

• • IELTS if student is looking to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
• • GMAT if pursuing an MBA and MSc program in Finance in select universities
• • LNAT for select law programs
• • UCAT for medicine or dentistry programs

Popular courses to Study in UK

• • Actuarial science - Architecture building planning
• • Business Management
• • Creative Arts
• • Computer Science
• • Engineering
• • Law
• • Medicine
• • Physiotherapy
• • Sports Management
• • Surgery

How much does it cost to study in UK?

Tuition fee varies, depending on the courses. The tuition fees in United kingdom approximately ranges from Rs. 8,00,000 to Rs. 20,00,000 for an undergraduate program for a year. For a master’s program the tuition fees range is approximately between Rs. 9,00,000 to Rs. 24,00,000 per year depending upon the university and the course. The living cost per year is approximately between Rs 8,00,000 to Rs 12,00,000

Scholarships

Indian students can apply for merit scholarships with some Universities. These scholarships are offered by the Universities directly. Also, some Universities practice giving scholarship awards to students based on the academic performance during their course of study in the University. There are certain research programs that provide scholarships up to 100%. To qualify for these programs, students should have achieved a certain level of academic performance. Other sources through which scholarships are given are by the British Government.

Visa

The student must apply 2 months in advance for the visa. Students wishing to Study in UK will get Tier 4 (general) student visa. The visa process has been simplified by introducing the UK Points Based System (PBS) where one must achieve 40 points to get a student visa. Normal length of visa is full length of course plus 1 to 4 months extra depending on the program.

Work opportunities

A student can work for 20 hours a week during the course or full-time during vacations. Students can expect to earn approximately around £6 to £8 per hour which is approximately £480 to £640 per month during course study.