Overview
UK education is all about you. No matter what level, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your study to suit your needs. This freedom; combined with a centuries-old tradition of excellence and an innovative approach to teaching makes UK education recognized and respected all over the world.
The UK is bursting with energy and has a fascinating heritage ready to explore. As an international student you’ll fit straight into the UK’s multicultural society, ready to enjoy a student life full of excitement, fun and creativity.
Student Visa Requirements
1. Student visa
application form.
application form.
2. Two Residence
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
3. A letter of
admission or invitation from an educational institution in UK.
admission or invitation from an educational institution in UK.
4. Confirmation of
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order) (if applicable).
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order) (if applicable).
5. Sponsoring letter,
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/Proof of financial support/scholarship.
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/Proof of financial support/scholarship.
6. Personal
income/bank statement (Tuition Fees + 9 months Living cost for 28 days) (if
applicable).
income/bank statement (Tuition Fees + 9 months Living cost for 28 days) (if
applicable).
8. Original/certified
birth certificate.
birth certificate.
9. Original/certified
marriage certificate (if applicable).
marriage certificate (if applicable).
10. Travel Itinerary
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
List of Universities
University of Aberdeen
University of Abertay Dundee
Aberystwyth University
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge and Chelmsford
University of the Arts London Camberwell College of Arts
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Chelsea College of Art and Design
London College of Communication
London College of Fashion
Wimbledon College of Art
Aston University, Birmingham
Bangor University
University of Bath
Bath Spa University
University of Bedfordshire, Luton and Bedford
Belfast Royal Hospitals (medical school, associated with Queen's University Belfast and the University of Ulster)
University of Birmingham
Birmingham City University Birmingham Conservatoire
University Centre At Blackburn College, Blackburn
University of Bolton
Bournemouth University
BPP University College of Professional Studies
University of Bradford University of Bradford School of Management
University of Brighton
Brighton and Sussex Medical School - students here are technically full members of both the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex
University of Bristol
Brunel University, Uxbridge and London
University of Buckingham
Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe
University of Cambridge
Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Thanet, Tunbridge Wells and Chatham
Cardiff University Cardiff International Academy of Voice
Cardiff University School of Medicine
University of Central Lancashire, Preston
University of Chester, Chester and Warrington
University of Chichester
Crichton University Campus, Dumfries, shared by the University of Glasgow, the University of the West of Scotland and The Open University
City University London Cass Business School
City Law School
Coventry University
Cranfield University, Cranfield, Shrivenham and Silsoe
University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester
University of Cumbria
De Montfort University, Leicester
University of Derby
University of Dundee
Durham University, Durham and Thornaby-on-Tees (Queen's Campus)
University of East Anglia, Norwich
University of East London University of East London School of Law
Edge Hill University, Ormskirk
University of Edinburgh Moray House School of Education
Edinburgh Napier University
University of Essex, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea
University of Exeter Camborne School of Mines
University of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Trefforest and Glyntaff
University of Glasgow
Glasgow Caledonian University
University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Gloucester and London
University of Greenwich
Glyndŵr University, Wrexham
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh and Galashiels
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield & Barnsley
University of Hull, Hull and Scarborough
Hull York Medical School (HYMS)
Imperial College London Imperial College at Wye
Royal School of Mines
Keele University, Staffordshire
University of Kent, Canterbury and Medway
Kingston University
Lancaster University
University of Leeds
Leeds Metropolitan University
University of Leicester
University of Lincoln, Lincoln, Hull, Riseholme and Holbeach
University of Liverpool Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool John Moores University
University of London Birkbeck, University of London
Central School of Speech and Drama
Courtauld Institute of Art
Goldsmiths, University of London
Heythrop College
Institute of Cancer Research
Institute of Education
King's College London Institute of Psychiatry (IOP)
London Business School
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Queen Mary, University of London
Royal Academy of Music
Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham
Royal Veterinary College
St George's, University of London
School of Advanced Study Institute for the Study of the Americas
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
Institute of Classical Studies
Institute of Commonwealth Studies
Institute of English Studies
Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies
Institute of Historical Research
Institute of Musical Research
Institute of Philosophy
Warburg Institute
University Marine Biological Station, Millport (shared with the University of Glasgow)
London Metropolitan University
London South Bank University
Loughborough University
University of Manchester Manchester Business School
Manchester Metropolitan University
Middlesex University, London
Newcastle University
University of Northampton
Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne
University of Nottingham
Nottingham Trent University
The Open University, Milton Keynes (an open-access distance learning university) The OU also offers courses on nursing in alliance with the Royal College of Nursing Institute
University of Oxford
Oxford Brookes University
Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
University of Plymouth
University of Portsmouth
Queen's University Belfast Belfast Bible College
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
University of Reading Henley Business School
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Roehampton University, London
Royal College of Art, London
University of St Andrews
University of Salford
University of Sheffield
Sheffield Hallam University
University of Southampton
Southampton Solent University
Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Lichfield
University of Stirling, Bridge of Allan
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
University of Sunderland
University of Surrey, Guildford
University of Sussex, Falmer and Brighton
Swansea Metropolitan University
Swansea University
University of Teesside, Middlesbrough
Thames Valley University, Ealing, Slough and Reading London College of Music
University of Ulster, Coleraine, Jordanstown, Magee and Belfast
University of Wales
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC)
University of Wales, Newport
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
University of Warwick, Coventry
University of Westminster, London
University of the West of England, Bristol
University of the West of Scotland, Ayr, Hamilton, Dumfries and Paisley
University of Winchester
University of Wolverhampton
University of Worcester Worcester Business School
University of York
York St John University
Degrees offered in UK
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Master’s degree
3. MBA degree
4. Doctoral Degree
5. Higher National Diploma
6. Vocational Course
7. Certificates and diplomas, such as the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) & Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert).
Semester Offer
1. Autumn semester: September to January.
2. Spring semester: January to June.
Minimum Requirements for Bachelor's Program
A. Academic
1. At least 12 years of education (HSC equivalent).
B. Language Proficiency
1. Higher National Diploma: 5.5 to 6.0 in IELTS
2. Foundation Degree: 5.5 to 6.0 in IELTS
3. Diploma of Higher Education: 5.5 to 6.0 in IELTS
4. Bachelor: 6.0 to 6.5 in IELTS
C. Course Length
1. Bachelor's Degree: usually takes 3 to 4 years of full-time study.
2. Law and Medicine degrees usually takes 5 years.
3. Architecture degrees take 7 years.
Requirements for Master's Program
A. Academic
1. At least 16 years of education.
B. Language Proficiency
1. Pre-master's: 5.0 to 5.5 in IELTS
2. PG Cert/PG Dip: 6.5 to 7.0 in IELTS
3. Master's degree: 6.5 to 7.0 in IELTS
7. MBA: 6.5 to 7.0 in IELTS
8. PhD: 6.5 to 7.0 in IELTS
C. Course Length
1. Master's Degree: Approx. 1 to 3 years of full-time study.
2. PhD Degree: Takes approx. 3 to 4 years of full time study.
Subjects for Bachelor's & Master's Program
Applied & Pure Sciences, Built & Natural Environment, Computing & Mathematical Science, Engineering & Technology, Health & Medicine, Humanities, Law, Business & Administrative Studies, Social Sciences & Communications, Travel, Tourism & Leisure, Creative Arts & Design, MBA, PRE-MASTER'S.
Expenses
A. Tuition Fees in £
Foundation courses: £4,000 to £12,000 per year
Arts courses: £7,000 to £9,000 per year
Science courses: £7,500 to £12,000 per year
Clinical courses: £10,000 to £21,000 per year
MBA: £4,000 to more than £30,000 per year
B. Living & Other in £
1. Food / Household shopping £40 to £60 per week.
2. University Halls of Residence £80 to £100 per week.
3. Private Rented house £75 to £100 per week.
4. Public Transport £6 to £20 per week.
6. Books and Equipment £12 per week.
7. Entertainment £62 per week.
How to Apply to the University
1. Check with the departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.
2. You should write directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application information and forms.
3. All the Universities in UK use UCAS online application system for Undergraduate application.
4. Admission Office will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
5. The decision of the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months of the application deadline.
Supporting Documents
1. Official English version of all educational documents including marks sheets.
2. Your school leaving certificate or diploma from a high school or (upper) secondary school.
2. Your marks sheet, which indicates the grading system of the institution.
3. The test score of a language test you have taken.
4. Copy of your passport.
7. Reference letter.
8. Please note that all copies must be certified by a public notary.
Other Information
A. Health Service
1. Students studying for more than six months can visit any National Health hospital or doctor for medical treatment, free of charge.
2. You may have to pay for any medication you are prescribed and dental treatment.
B. Working in UK
1. Students have to submit their passport that allows them to work part-time during the term up to 20 hours a week and up to 40 hours per week during college/university holidays.
2. Full-time during the vacations.
3. Minimum Wage Rate in UK is £5.83.
C. Credit Transfer Facility
1. Students may apply for credit transfer program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in England.
2. The maximum amount of credit that may be granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
3. Most of the British universities consider minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
4. You have to submit the following documents to your target university:
a. Your application form for the Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program
b. Official copies of your academic transcript
c. Also include an official letter from head of the school/department of your university, from where you have already completed the courses.
d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy) including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
e. The academic level you are studying (e.g. First Year, Second Year etc.)
f. How many credits you have completed
g. An explanation of the grading system used at your institution.
h. Information on the total units of study requirement (i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the degree.
D. Scholarships
2) British Council Fellowship Programmes
