KNOW ALL ABOUT STUDYING IN UK- ELIGIBILITY, FEES, COLLEGES AND SCHOLARSHIP

UK has some of the finest Universities to offer to the students who are on the lookout for world class studies-prominent universities of UK are well known for high quality of academics and research. Basis records of the Govt of India, there were 55,465 Indian students studying in the UK in 2022. This shows that the UK is becoming a popular destination for international students especially students from India. Some well known Universities in the UK such as Imperial College London, University College London, etc. have had academic and research collaboration with Indian Universities . Universities in the UK have an excellent record of churning out world class professionals.

Why Study in UK

Taking the first step of deciding to study abroad can be a life changing decision for the students. Students having a very sound and logical reason will be comfortable in making an informed decision about pursuing a career in a UK educational institution. Below can be some of the reasons for making this decision:

• Academic Quality:  QS World University Rankings 2023 has named 4 Universities in the UK to be under the top 10 universities of the world. These institutions are University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and University College London.  Times World University Rankings 2023  has named University of Oxford as the No.1 University of the world. The rankings of these Universities are a proof of their high quality of academics and research.
• Research Quality: Basis the Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessment of the research work of 157 UK universities. The overall quality of research submissions was found to be world class (41%), internationally excellent (43%), internationally recognized (14%), and nationally recognized (2%). UK Universities are know for world class research work, students desirous of pursuing research work will find UK an ideal destination for thier future work.
• Student-friendly Destination: During the academic year 2020-21, nearly 6 Lacs plus international students were studying in UK higher education institutions. Nearly 50,000 plus of all new enrollments came from India. The growth in the number of students taking admission in UK shows that it is one of the most popular destination for studies.
• Scholarships: Students have access to some of the excellent scholarships in the UK Universities. Some of the the popular scholarships of UK are International Scholarships Award, Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship, Chevening Scholarships, GREAT Scholarships, Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships, just to name a few.
• Leisure and Travel: The UK is an interesting place when it comes to exploring the historical places, music concerts, cuisines, and various other cultural festivals. Universities in the UK have a long history associated with them, and studying in those Universities gives you an opportunity to be a part of that heritage.

Key Highlights

Here are some of the key important points of studying in the UK:

Top Universities in UK

Given below are the top 10 UK universities as per the QS World University Rankings and Times World University Rankings:

Top Courses in UK

Universities in the UK offer a wide range of courses that cover all the areas of studies. However, some programs are very popular amongst Indian students. Some of the most popular course are given below:

Student Visa Requirements for UK

Students, who wish to apply for UK Student Visa, must fulfill the following criteria:

• An unconditional offer to pursue a course with a licensed student sponsor. This can be proven with the help of Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
• Sufficient financial resources to support yourself during the course of study. Students are expect to show £12,006 for nine months (£1,334 per month) if living in London and £9,207 for nine months (£1,023 per month) if living outside London.
• Able to speak, read, write and understand English. This can be proven with the help IELTS, PTE, etc.
• Consent from parents if the student is 16 or 17 years old.
• Application fee of £363 and healthcare surcharge.
• Medical test reports (tuberculosis test).
• Academic documents and test scores.
• An OSSD degree helps students get additional points.

UK Permanent Residence Permit

On completion of his/ her academics, students need to apply for the UK Post-Study Work Visa (PSW UK or Graduate Route Visa). It allows a student to stay back in the UK and work for 2 years (3 years in case of Doctoral qualification). On the expiry of the Graduate Visa,  subsequently students are required to apply for skilled work visa or general work visa (Tier 2 visa) or any other relevant visa, if they wish to stay back in the UK. Students can apply for PR in UK if the duration of their stay in UK has exceeded 5 years and fulfilled other conditions such as indefinite leave to remain in the UK, indefinite leave to enter the UK, English-language proficiency, life in the UK test, etc.

Admission Requirements to Study in UK Universities

Admission requirements to study in UK Universities may vary depending on the course and academic level of the students. However, the following points will provide you an overview of requirements to study in the UK:

• Formal Schooling
• Graduate/ Postgraduate Degree (if application)
• Academic Transcripts
• Test Score of SAT/ GMAT/ GRE (as per the course)
• English proficiency test scores of IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Other (as per the course)
• Personal Statement (UCAS Personal Statement in case of undergraduate applicants)
• Essays
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Portfolio (in case of creative courses)
• ID Proofs
• Financial Proofs
• Medical Proofs

Students must plan well in advance and prepare well before taking the decision of studying in UK. A well thought out and planned approach will make the journey of the students  fulfilling and successful. In case you need any more assistance , kindly leave your comment, I shall try cover the same in my subsequent articles.