At over 370 providers in UK, there are over 37,000 undergraduate courses offered. Study in UK for Indian students generally ranges to five popular courses that have immense demand.




• Architecture Building Planning




The course is about planning and designing structures, and putting those plans into effect. Architecture deals with using a blend of creativity and scientific knowledge to develop structures of all shapes and sizes.




• Business Management and Maths




As UK education consultants we receive an ambit of students looking to study Business and Management programs, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the graduate level, the MBA appeals to those who already possess significant professional experience in a business and management role. This remains a very lucrative option and offers high returns in terms of career progression.




• Computer Science




Generally, students who decide to study in UK from India pursue a Computer Science degree. This deals with the theoretical foundations of information and computation, taking a scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications.




• Creative Arts




The Bachelor of Creative Arts program provides students with exciting opportunities for a future in the creative arts. Students will become specialists in creative theory and its cultural context.




• Engineering




Engineering courses usually place emphasis on mathematical and scientific knowledge. Universities in UK encourage students to put that knowledge into practice through design projects and networking with industry tycoons. These help build background skills that will be useful in the workplace, such as teamwork and management capability.




• Law




A Law degree is generally preparation for a legal career. Through this program, students learn general skills which include the research, interpretation and explanation of complex subjects, analytical thinking and practical problem solving, oral communication, negotiation, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to draft formal documents.




Other popular courses to study in UK include:




• English Literature and Media
• Geography
• History
• Languages
• Law
• Medicine & Dentistry
• Nursing and Health
• Politics
• Philosophy and Theology
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Sciences & Biosciences
• Veterinary Studies and Agriculture
• Graphic Design
• Animation Design
• Interior Design
• Fashion Design
• VFX

The UK is one of the largest economies in Europe and several statistics show that in the past few years, UK has seen a significant fall in the unemployment rate. This reflects that study in UK for Indian students is an impeccable opportunity

• Part-Time Employment in the UK

Students can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during holidays.

Students pursuing a course below the degree level will only be able to work 10 hours a week (this has been reduced from 20 hours). However, this does not include Foundation Degree students. Students planning to study in UK from India can expect to earn around £ 5 - £ 7/hour i.e., approximately £375 - £525/month during the term.

As UK education consultants we advise students to look for part-time jobs by browsing local newspapers and job shops as well as the Universities and Colleges career cells. However, please note that students are not guaranteed part-time employment by the University.

Students looking to study in UK for six months or less, cannot work nor extend their visas further.

• Employment in UK After Graduating

To attract international students, the government altered the study visa rules for international students. Through the new scheme, international students from an ambit of countries which includes India can stay back in the UK for two years upon the completion of the course. Until recently, those who study in UK from India received a stay back of a mere four to six months respectively.

The new visa applies to students studying any subject at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The new visa will require a new application, compromising of payments of visa and health surcharge.

A prominent benefit to study in UK for Indian students is that it now gives them an opportunity to look for jobs. Once the graduate finds an appropriate job, they can switch to the skilled work segment which is a route towards settlement. Moreover, this doesn't restrict the type of jobs students are permitted to undertake.

Although universities have opened their doors to international students, the rules still remain stringent in accepting the academically eminent.

The new route is set to be launched in the summer of 2021, meaning eligible graduates in the summer of 2021 (Academic Year 2020-21) will be able to apply for this route. This also includes those who have already commenced their course.

Thus now, study in UK for Indian students includes an application under this route after the completion of the program, within the validity of their visa to gain exposure.

Careers in the field of Information Economy, Oil and Gas, Construction, Graphic Designers, Animators, Health Care, Restaurants, Medical Consultants, etc are prominent.

The cost to study in UK is dependent on factors, like institution, course, location and funding opportunities. The apparent cost advantage is the shorter duration of the programs.

Tuition Fees

Subject	Tuition Fees (Per Year)	Tuition Fees in Indian Rupees (Rs)
Arts, Humanities	£ 8,000 to £ 10,000	7,44,000 to 9,30,000
Engineering / Science	£ 10,000 to £ 13,000	9,30,000 to 12,09,000
Business	£ 12,000 to £ 16,000	11,16,000 to 14,88,000
MBA	£ 10,000 to £ 25,000	9,30,000 to 23,25,000

Living Expenses

Places	Living Costs (Per Year)	Living Costs in Indian Rupees (Rs)
Places in Outer London	9207 GBP	856251
Places in Inner London	12006GBP	1116558

(The above conversion has been done at Rs 93=£ 1. Subject to change*)

As UK education consultants we can firmly say that the cost to study in UK compares favorably with other education destinations. The rate of international undergraduate student satisfaction with the cost of living in the UK is also higher than that of other study abroad destinations.

Further, courses vary in length. Students may have the option of pursuing a foundation course and deciding later whether they want to carry on studying and 'top-up' to a full degree. This means students can take a break from their studies to return home, or alternate between periods of work and study. Find out more in Further education and Shorter undergraduate courses.

Types of Accommodation

Undergraduate, as well as Postgraduate students, are guaranteed accommodation by many universities in their Halls of Residence, for at least their first year at the university, provided they inform the university within the given deadlines.

1.  On-Campus: College hostels (self-catered or fully catered)
2.  Off-Campus: Renting a flat/apartment
3.  Home stay: With the Families near the institution.

The complete cost to study in UK depends on many factors, including institution, course, location and funding opportunities. On average, an undergraduate student pursuing a 40 weeks long course may indicatively spend up to Rs. 8 - 9 lakhs, while a postgraduate student may approximately spend nearly Rs. 10 - 11 lakhs. Many UK shops and restaurants offer a student discount and students can avail of great deals on travel passes to help make life more affordable. Private accommodation can be expensive than most university accommodations. Monthly expenses in UK will vary according to the location of the university. As UK education consultants we inform our students that if they wish to study in London, they should expect to approximately pay £13,521.

UK universities are usually funded by the government, meaning that in some cases scarce funds are available to disburse among students as bursaries and scholarships. Still, most universities do have certain awards that are given to students based on their merit and performance during the course.

Besides the ones which individual departments may offer to those pursuing their further studies, students who study in UK from India should be aware that there are special awards for Indian students. Another important source of scholarships is the British Government sponsored awards like the Chevening Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarship, DFID scholarship. These are extremely competitive and the deadlines are much in advance of the session.

Student Name	Scholarship Amount	Program	University
Himaja Kameswari   Tallapragada	17,500.001 GBP	Molecular Genetics   and Diagnostics	The University of       Nottingham
Chandrika Dhariwal	13000 GBP	MA Advertising	Bournemouth University
Shruti Gupta	1820 GBP and Stipend 13726    per year	PhD EEE	University of Southampton
Saylee Jangam	9000 GBP	BSc Bioengineering	University of Sheffield
Nikhil Gurav	8750 GBP	MSc IT	University of Nottingham
Yash Gupta	6500 GBP	Molecular biology   with   biotechnology	Bangor University
Shaivya Ramani	6450 GBP	BA International Relations	University of East   Anglia
Sahebjot Kaur Dhindsa	6000 GBP	MSc Hospitality and   Tourism Management	Bournemouth University
Aastha Dawer	5000 GBP	BA (Hons) Fashion communication  and promotion	Nottingham Trent   University
Pranav Arneja	5000 GBP	MSc Finance and   Investment	University of Edinburg
Kohinoor Darda	5000 GBP	MSc in Foundations of   Clinical   Psychology	Bangor University
Garima Chauchan	5000 GBP	MSc Astrophysics	University of Glasgow
Juhi Parmar	5000 GBP	MSc Foundations of   Clinical Psychology	Bangor University
Nikita Mann	5000 GBP	MSc Management	University of Edinburg
Siddhant Shah	3430 GBP	MA Heritage Management	University of Kent
Rasika Tamhane	3000 GBP	MSc in Construction Management	University of Salford
Ajay Pekhale	3000 GBP	MSc Business   Analytics and   Management Science	University of Southampton
Akshat Koradia	3000 GBP	MSc Management	Sussex University
Vineeth Rajan	2000 GBP	MSc Structural   Engineering	University of Sheffield
Mohammed Aslam	1500 GBP	MSc Project   Management	University of Sunderland

Intakes:

The main intake at universities in UK is Sep/Oct. Few universities offer Jan/Feb intakes as well.

English Language Requirements: The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5 for PG courses and 6.0 for UG Studies.

Some UK Universities take into consideration the marks scored in English in XII. If students have scored up to 75%, some universities waive off the English requirement.

*Please note TOEFL and PTE are accepted by selected UK Universities.

• Entry Requirements / Eligibility:

1. Undergraduate: Most ranked Universities require 80-85% for Engineering, Law and Management. Some Universities with high ranking for specific subjects might also require a minimum of 90%. IB: 38-40 points and A levels -AAA preferred.

2. Entry requirements for Humanities, Arts, Social Science & Computer Science is 70-80%

3. Students who wish to study in UK from India but have scored lower than 60% in XII can choose Foundation and Diploma courses which help them get into better ranked Universities.

4. Students pursuing UG courses should have completed 18 years of age before commencing the program.

5. Postgraduate: Most Universities prefer an overall of 60% marks in the UG degree, whilst some also require 70-75% min.

6. Some Universities will accept 50-60%, any additional qualification or work experience adds to the profile

7. Students with a low percentage can apply for a Pre-Masters course.

8. The duration of work experience required for an MBA program is from 0-4 years. Many Universities accept students without work experience too.

9. Most AMBA accredited University requirements will include GMAT + 25 years of age + minimum 3 years of full-time work experience after graduation. Moreover, at least 1 year of Senior level Management experience is preferred by some universities.

• Sandwich and Foundation Programs

1. Sandwich programs are an amalgamation of periods of study and time spent in the industry. So, the course duration extends to 4 years.

2. Documents: To study in UK, students are required to have attested copies of mark sheets of Std X, XII, and all the 3 /4 / 5 years of the Bachelor's degree. As study in UK consultants our counsellors can attest these for you, on sighting the originals.

3. At least 2 Academic reference letters are required from professors who have taught you most recently. One reference in the case of UG application on the UCAS application form itself.

4. If you have work experience then at least one work recommendation from the employer who knows you well.

5. Statement of Purpose.

6. Curriculum Vitae / Resume.

7. Photocopied score reports of GMAT/IELTS/TOEFL/PTE if available/required.

8. In the case of students applying for Art and Design courses & Architecture programs, the portfolio is also required.

9. Certificates/achievements at the State and National Level and extra-curricular activities.

• The Process

1. Applying for Undergraduate Courses: Applications are made only through UCAS (only 1 application can be made in an academic year).

2. It is an online application method and one can apply to 5 different Universities on the same application form.

3. The UCAS application fee is 26 GBP to process the application for more than one university.

• UCAS Deadlines:

1. Art and Design - 24th March

2. Oxford / Cambridge -15th October

3. Other Programs - 1st Deadline - 15th Jan: 2nd & Final Deadline - 30th June

4. Applying for Post Graduate Programs: As study in UK consultants, application forms are available at our offices, free of cost.

5. One can apply to multiple Universities.

6. Very few Universities charge an application process fee.

7. Some universities have deadlines.

8. As UK education consultants we advise that although most Universities do not have deadlines, students should apply at least 6/8 months in advance (especially if applying to a popular university).

The education system in the UK gives students the freedom to combine courses and subjects from different areas so that they can tailor their degree to their own needs.

The Education System in the UK is divided into four main parts, Primary education, Secondary education, Further education and Higher education. Students in the UK have to legally attend primary and secondary education which runs from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old.

• Education Chart / Information

In UK, the "O" level is equivalent to SSC, "A" levels (2 years) is equivalent to HSC, Bachelor's is for 3 years, 4 years are Sandwich programs, Masters are for 1 year and PH. D for 3 years.

1. Types of Certification

2. University

3. Open University

4. College and Institution of Higher Education

5. Open College

6. College of Technology

7. Teacher Training College

8. Institute

• Grading System

The alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E in Secondary schools in UK

A: Excellent/Outstanding

B: Above Average

C: Average

D: Below Average

E: Failing.

• Main Grading System Used by Higher Education Institutions:

Study in UK for Indian students can be confusing due to the grading system. In UK, the Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E

• The immigration route for students was altered by the British government on 5th Oct’2020. The Tier 4 route is now being called as the Student Route.


• The new points-based immigration system comprises of the following:

1. Students need to highlight that they have an offer from an approved educational institution

2. They should be able to support themselves financially during their study in UK

3. Students must possess adequate English language proficiency

4. In totality, students need to attain 70 points to be able to get a student visa.

Therefore, in the summer of 2021, this new graduate visa route is set to be launched. With this route, those who have completed their study in UK can stay back for a period of 2 years, whilst those students at universities in UK for Ph.D. programs can stay back for three years.

• As UK education consultants here are a few Frequently Asked Questions we receive:

Are there any benefits offered to international students when they decide to study in UK? International students receive two main benefits:

NHS (National Health Service): All international students who study in UK for 6 months or more qualify for Health Care. There is a nominal charge for the same which a student pays at the time of Visa application.

National Union of Students: Many discounts are negotiated on behalf of their student members on things like books, stationery, food, clothes, travel and entertainment. All students are entitled to free NUS membership.

• As a student looking to study in UK will I get a refund if my visa is refused?

If your visa is refused and you have paid a deposit to your institution for tuition fees, then you will receive a refund of the deposit. This will happen when you send the institution a copy of your visa refusal letter from the High Commission. A few institutions deduct a small amount usually no more than £ 100 for administrative charges.

• How can I fund my study in UK?

The quality education, international exposure and the boost received to one's career are the many benefits of studying in UK. Study in UK for Indian students can be sourced through family funds, bank loans, scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships etc. Students can also utilize bank loans, savings accounts and fixed deposits maintained for a period of 28 days. Most nationalized banks offer student loans at competitive rates for considerable time periods, which may enable a larger section of students to study abroad. However, they will ask for collateral security to be pledged. You can even consider the possibility of an international bank loan. For further details kindly ask your Edwise counsellor.

• Should I pay a deposit?

Some universities in UK require the students to pay part of their tuition fees in advance, in order to reserve a place. As UK education consultants, we recommend that all students should make a deposit payment as it facilitates getting a student visa.