UK at a Glance
TAs one of the world’s most famous, most visited and influential cities London is a popular destination for thousands of international students every year. Studying in London presents a unique opportunity to experience life in this dynamic multicultural environment, where foreign students are predominantly attached by the wide variety of historical, cultural and social activities that the city has on offer.
General Information
Things You Should Know
- Capital City: London
- Largest City: There are lots of cities in the UK. Some of them are, London, Cardiff, Nottingham, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow
- Population: 62,641,000.00
- Official Languages: English
- Currency: British Pound
Course Information
- Average Range: £10k to £17k ( Scholarship available)
- Course Duration: 3 Years (4 Years with opt. Placement) (Science, Commerce, Liberal Arts) and 3-4 Years(Engineering). For Post graduate 1 Year (16-24 months with opt. Placement) (Science, Commerce, Liberal Arts)
- Part Time Job Option: 20 hrs per week
- Post Study Work: 2 Years
Admission Intake
Admission Intake | Undergraduate | Post Graduate |
---|---|---|
Semester 1 | Jan to April | Jan to April |
Semester 2 | May to July | May to July |
Semester 3 | August to September | August to September |
Important Notes
- Dependents are allowed to come along and have full work right.
- Can transfer to Tier 2 Status if the students have a certain job offer.
Time to Apply: At least three months prior to the class start date
Admission Process
Step 1
- Submit all academic certificates/mark sheets/other certificates (if required).
- Provide copies of your passport and 3 copies of passport-sized photos.
- Include two reference letters and a Statement of Purpose.
Step 2
- Postgraduate students need to submit a CV and work experience as per university requirements.
- Complete the university application form along with any other necessary forms.
Step 3
- All the above documents will be sent to the institutions at our cost.
- The prospective institution will/may take 2 to 8 weeks to confirm the admission.
- Need to pay the tuition fees to the Institution account (Bank Draft/TT/ Credit card) refundable if the visa is rejected.
- CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) Letter issued by the Institution.
Visa Process
Step 1
- Submit financial papers. Either the parent or student can act as guarantors.
- A minimum equivalent of 1-year tuition + 9 months of living costs must be shown in the sponsor’s bank account for at least 1 month.
- Provide regular income proof.
Step 2
- Submit your visa application through VFS after completing all required paperwork.
- Pay the NHS (National Health Service) surcharge.
- Be prepared for an interview, if required..
- IELTS requirements:Diploma: 5.5,Undergraduate: 6.0,Graduate Diploma: 6.0/6.5,Postgraduate: 6.5
Scholarships
There are several scholarship options available for students looking to study in the USA. These scholarships range from financial aid based on merit, need, or specific fields of study. Below is a list of scholarships that international students can apply for, providing them with excellent opportunities to achieve their academic goals.
Scholarship Opportunities
- Commonwealth UK Scholarship - These scholarships are based on the financial needs of the students. The majority of them are only available to American residents, but some universities will award needs-based scholarships to international students.
- Clarendon Scholarship - For students who are either academically gifted, were the best sports players in high school, or excelled in community or business work.
- Reach Oxford Scholarship - These scholarships are aimed at students from developing countries in particular.
- British Chevening Scholarship - The United States government offers many scholarship programmes for international students.
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship - Sometimes private companies or donors fund grants to foreign students. They are also more likely to target developing countries and minority groups, or in particular fields of study.
Partner Institutes
- City, University of London - London
- London Metropolitan University - London
- London South Bank University - London
- Middlesex University - London
- University of East London (UEL) - London
- University of Greenwich - London
- University of Law - London
- University of Westminster - London
- Ulster University - London
- Kingston University - London
- Brunel University - London
- Birmingham City University - Birmingham
- University of Chester - Chester
- Coventry University - Coventry
- Keele University - Keele
- Lancaster University - Lancaster
- Leeds Beckett University - Leeds
- De Montfort University - Leicester
- Liverpool John Moores University - Liverpool
- Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) - Manchester
- Teesside University - Middlesbrough
- Newcastle University - Newcastle
- Northumbria University - Newcastle
- The University of Northampton - Northampton
- Oxford Brookes University - Oxford
- Solent University - Southampton
- The University of York - York
- University of South Wales - Cardiff
- Queen’s University Belfast - Belfast
- Glasgow Caledonian University - Glasgow
- University of Bath - Bath