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 Why choose the UK?

UK education system
 British Education has long attracted and welcomed high caliber students of different nationalities and backgrounds, and today builds on hundreds of years of experience in providing quality education to international students. To ensure that the quality is maintained, Britain has implemented unrivalled quality assurance and academic audit systems. The university departments are obliged to meet stringent standards by professional bodies. Standards are high not just in teaching but in other facilities as well : Libraries, computers, research equipment and living accommodation.
 
 British higher and further education provides value for money by offering shorter, more intensive courses than are available in many other countries, thereby reducing living expenses and time spent away from home. Closely supervised study in an intellectually and culturally stimulating environment, together with an emphasis on student welfare and close contact between staff and students also ensures that individual students get maximum support and, as a result, pass rates are high and the drop-out rate for international students is very low.


 Britain has long been a popular destination for Indian students. With more than 150 institutes of higher education to choose from, all equipped with extensive facilities, Britain is able to offer a broad spectrum of subjects from the highly academic to the purely practical in anything from architecture to zoology.


Details about various Qualifications offered by UK Colleges and Universities:


 1. First Degree Courses in Arts and Sciences (Bachelor's degree) are normally of three or four years'' duration and are largely taught courses, sometimes including the preparation of a short written thesis.
2. Sandwich Courses are where the coursework is accompanied by practical work. A student could either complete 2 years of college, then a year of commercial training before returning for a final year in college. Or, he/she could do a 4-year course with 3-6 months’ training interspersed each year. The main advantage is that the student gets real experience while in the learning mode. Most universities offer this type of education.
3. Higher National Diploma (HND) is awarded by Vocational and Technical Educational Councils. They offer a 2-year course in a vocational subject like scientific and technical business subjects. Great emphasis is placed on work experience. It is often seen as the first step towards a degree course as the credits can be transferred.
4. Vocational Courses offer an opportunity to enter the university system slowly. Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC), General Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ), General Scottish Vocational Qualifications (GSVQ) offer recognized courses in a range of disciplines. Most students opt to take 1-2 years of, for example, BTEC courses before being transferred to a degree programme. BTEC national certificates/diplomas are usually accepted as an alternative to A-Levels.
5. Postgraduate study may take the form of an independent piece of research under supervision or a taught course, and leads to a variety of degrees and awards. The taught courses normally last for one or sometimes two years. Completion of a doctorate normally takes a minimum of three years. Many post-experience courses are also available, either leading to a qualification or providing a refresher course for graduates wishing to update or extend their knowledge. Occasional students are admitted by some institutions in limited numbers. They attend courses or undertake research, possibly for a period of one or two years. These courses do not lead to any formal qualification or ''credit'' although certificate of satisfactory attendance may be given.


Application Procedure for Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree) Programmes


 This section explains the process of applying to universities in England and Scotland for Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree) courses.
Application Forms
 Applications are made through a computerized national system known as Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS). Students must complete a single UCAS form which allows them a choice of six universities and courses so that they don’t have to make costly and time consuming multiple applications. UCAS forms are available at all British Council Offices in India for self-funded students.
When to Apply
 UCAS forms should be ideally submitted before 15th December of the preceding year. Students can start applying even if they have received their final results. However, even after 15th December, applications can still be processed in the normal way until 30th June. After that, applications will be handled through "Clearing Process".
Course Requirements
 Course requirement details can be obtained from prospectuses of institutions which are available at the Education Counselling Service located in the British Council offices or Libraries. (Note: For Entry into Oxford, Cambridge and London University, ‘A’ level results are required. This in the Indian context would mean one year in college after 12 years of education.)
Application Requirements
 Academic Records
 Full details of your education including your course subjects and grades are required in the applications. Transcripts or official records of your previous academic qualifications are crucial for your application.
 Students applying for are required to submit an official transcript from each college or university that they have attended after secondary school with complete details of the subjects, credits involved and other details like correspondence courses, diplomas etc. Most universities ask for the transcript to be sealed in an envelope and signed and attested across the seal by the registrar. This procedure is to be done for each and every college that you have attended. Some universities may ask for more than one transcript but most require only one. If the originals are not in English, copies and a good English translation must be enclosed. If your undergraduate qualification or university is unknown to the admissions tutor, the British Council would be able to advise.
Standardised Tests
 IELTS : For most courses and universities, International students are required to take IELTS (International English Language Test) which is regularly administered by the British Council. Some universities may accept TOEFL as an alternative.
Note : Some Universities may waive IELTS if you have been studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.
Letters of Recommendation
 Letters of reference or recommendation letters play a very important part in your admission especially in courses that earn you a master’s or doctoral degree. A recommendation letter is a signed statement from a person who knows you well professionally or has taught you in a subject that is related to the course you are applying to. It should list your positive and negative qualities, strengths and other such information.
 The author or teacher must indicate his position, how long he/she has known the applicant and in what capacity. He/she should briefly discuss the need, importance and usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake. Authors are usually asked to rank applicants in their letters of recommendation, which helps admission officers to interpret the academic credentials of foreign students. Students should obtain letters of recommendation (often on the prescribed forms sent by the institutions) from teachers who know them as a person as well as a student. You may like to request your author to give concrete examples that may show your qualities and help your case.
 Many universities have their own format and questions that have to be answered by the person who is giving the letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters, which do not give enough information, can jeopardize a candidate’s chances of selection.
Note : Even if not mentioned, it is advisable to include at least two letters of recommendation in your applications as they increase your chances of getting admissions.
Statement of Purpose
 The personal essays, and/or statement of purpose, play a very important role in the process of evaluating your application for both admission as well as financial aid because it gives the faculty assessing your application their most significant impression of you as an individual. This section is the key to distinguish your application from other suitable candidates and a chance to market yourself.
 A personal statement should include your reasons for choosing a particular course, the suitability of your education and experience for the chosen course, your personal interests and career goals.
Application Procedure for Postgraduate Programmes (Masters'' & Doctoral Degree Courses)
 Application Forms
 Send enquiries at least 12 to 18 months before the proposed date of admission. There are two ways to get application forms.
1. Requesting Application Forms : You can request application forms from the universities website. Most universities have a form on their website which can be completed online to request application material.
2. Downloading from the university website : Many universities have a downloadable and ready to print version of their application form on the net. These can be used for applying just as regular forms.
Eligibility
 Most UK universities accept the Indian graduation system of three years for entry into most postgraduate courses. An Indian bachelor degree like B.A., B.Com. or B.Sc. is equivalent to a British Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree. However, some courses and universities may require a qualification equivalent to British Bachelor (Honours) Degree, which requires 16 years of formal education, which would mean another year after graduation or a four year degree course like B.E., B.Tech or other such courses. For most Universities, a good first degree from a leading university in India or its equivalent is essential.
 For more details on British Degrees and their Indian equivalent, check out the table below:

British Degree

Indian Equivalent Degree

British Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree

A three-year Indian Graduation Degree like B.A. or B.Sc. and other such courses.

British Bachelor (Honours) Degree

A four-year Indian graduation course like B.E. or B.Tech. or other such courses.
 OR
 A post graduate degree, from Indian university, like M.A., M.Sc. or other such courses.

British Master’s Degree

A post graduate degree like M.Tech. or M.E. from I.I.T. or I.I.Sc. and other such colleges

Application Requirements
 List of Required Documents
 1. Passport first & last page
 2. 10th marsk sheet
 3. 12th mark sheet
 4. Resume (with gape justification)
5. Statement of purpose (visit www.statementofpurpose.com)
 6. Recommendation letters (two different persons)
 7. Bank balance (as per university/ college required)
 8. Bachelor/ masters mark-sheet, transcript, degree or provisional degree certificate
 9. English medium certificate (Medium of Instruction)
 Full details of your education including your course subjects and grades are required in the applications. Transcripts or official records of your previous academic qualifications are crucial for your application.
 Students applying for admission are required to submit an official transcript from each college or university that they have attended after secondary school with complete details of the subjects, credits involved and other details like correspondence courses, diplomas etc. Most universities ask for the transcript to be sealed in an envelope and signed and attested across the seal by the registrar. This procedure is to be done for each and every college that you have attended. Some universities may ask for more than one transcript but most require only one.
 If the originals are not in English, copies and a good English translation must be enclosed. If your undergraduate qualification or university is unknown to the admissions tutor, the British Council would be able to advise.
Standardised Tests
 IELTS : For most courses and universities, International students are required to take IELTS (International English Language Test) which is regularly administered by the British Council. Some universities may accept TOEFL as an alternative.
Note : Some Universities may waive IELTS if you have been studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.
GMAT : For most management courses, International students are required to take GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test).
Note:
 1) Most British Universities do not require the GRE for admission to post graduate courses.
 2) Some Universities may waive IELTS / TOEFL if you have been studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.
Work Experience Details
 A number of professional and vocational courses require relevant work experience. For instance, many MBAs or master’s courses in information studies require at least a couple of years’ work experience. Most Australian universities are pretty strict about this.
 A detailed Résumé is an important part of your application. It should include all information of professional work experience along with the details like positions held, achievements and range of work.
Letters of Recommendation
 Letters of reference or recommendation letters play a very important part in your admission especially in courses that earn you a master’s or doctoral degree. A recommendation letter is a signed statement from a person who knows you well professionally or has taught you in a subject that is related to the course you are applying to. It should list your positive and negative qualities, strengths and other such information.
 The author or teacher must indicate his position, how long he/she has known the applicant and in what capacity. He/she should briefly discuss the need, importance and usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake. Authors are usually asked to rank applicants in their letters of recommendation, which helps admission officers to interpret the academic credentials of foreign students. Students should obtain letters of recommendation (often on the prescribed forms sent by the institutions) from teachers who know them as a person as well as a student. You may like to request your author to give concrete examples that may show your qualities and help your case.
 Many universities have their own format and questions that have to be answered by the person who is giving the letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters, which do not give enough information, can jeopardize a candidate’s chances of selection.
Note : Even if not mentioned, it is advisable to include at least two letters of recommendation in your applications as they increase your chances of getting admissions.
Statement of Purpose
 The personal essays, and/or statement of purpose, play a very important role in the process of evaluating your application for both admission as well as financial aid because it gives the faculty assessing your application their most significant impression of you as an individual. This section is the key to distinguish your application from other suitable candidates and a chance to market yourself. A personal statement should include your reasons for choosing a particular course, the suitability of your education and experience for the chosen course, your personal interests and career goals.
Expenses, Tuition Fee & Living Costs for International Students
 Education in UK has lots of financial benefits:
 • Professional degrees are offered at undergraduate levels
 • There are many One-year Masters’ degrees including MBA
 • Access to National Health Centre; which is free for students registered on courses of six months or longer
 • Free school education for registered dependent children
Expenses (In Pound Sterling)

Undergraduate

Course

Average Total Tuition Fees academic year in GBP

Average Living Costs per academic year
 (9 months)

Average Total Costs per year

Science

10,500+

13000

23,500+

Medicine

22,000 to 67194 onwards

13000

35,000+

Others

9,500 to 18917 onwards                              

13000

22,500+

Postgraduate

Courses

Average Total Tuition Fees per academic year in GBP

Average Living Costs per academic year
 (9 months)

Average Total Costs per year

Science

11,500+

13000

 24,500+

Medicine

25,000+

13000

 38,000+

Others

10,000+

13000

17 19,000+

Further Education
 Colleges of further education provide for a wide variety of needs and offer
 pre-degree courses, English language courses, vocational and professional training. There are over 600 colleges spread all over UK. The average costs below include Diploma and other vocational courses.

Average Tuition Fees per academic year

Average Living Costs per academic year

Average Total Costs per year

10,000+

13,000

21,000+

For all the cost data above,
 • Fees given are averages
 • All costs are given in Pound Sterling
 • Living costs include accommodation, Energy bills, food etc.
 • Costs are according to 1999 session
Note: The approximate currency exchange rate is: 1 UK Pound = Rs. 100
UK Student Visa
 The British government has divided visas into 5 categories called Tiers. The student visa is now known as Tier 4 . Visa applications have to be made online at the UKBA website and then submitted in person with the requisite fees and required documents at the nearest visa application centre (VAC).The applications can be submitted in the following cities in India : Delhi , Chandigarh , Jalandhar , Mumbai , Pune , Ahmedabad , Chennai , Bangalore , Hyderabad, Cochin & Kolkata.
Immigration Rules for Students
 • You must intend to study at a publicly funded university or college, a
 bonafide private institution or a fee-paying independent school.
 • You must be able to and intend to follow a full time degree course, or a weekday, full time course at a single institution involving at least 15 hours of organized, daytime study per week.
 • You must be able to pay for your course and the living expenses of your husband or wife and children (if they are with you) without working in UK or claiming public funds.
 • You must not intend to work in UK unless you are accepted for a
 course lasting longer than six months, when you may work part-time or
 during vacations.
 • You must intend to leave UK at the end of your studies.
The documents Required For obtaining 40 points are:
 • A letter of acceptance on the course (CAS) - 30 Points.
 This will be a letter from your institution confirming that a place has been offered to you and that the course is full-time as defined by the immigration law. The letter should state how long the course will last, the tuition fees , fees paid (if any) , documents on whose basis the admission has been confirmed, how the level of English needed for the course has been assessed and confirm that you satisfy this requirement.
• Evidence of financial capability to meet course fees and living expenses as determined by the BHC - 10 points.
 Depending on your circumstances, this could include evidence of government sponsorship or a UK sponsor confirming they will support you, Otherwise you need to show a Bank Balance, Fixed deposits , Education loan or a combination of all three to meet the living expenses stipulation.
Accommodation
 The immigration rules do not require unaccompanied students to show that accommodation has been arranged, in case your place of study has given you information about its availability, you should bring this to the attention of the ECO.
The Interview
 In case the ECO has some doubts regarding your application, they may call you for an interview.
 The interview is to give you the opportunity to clarify for the ECO certain parts of your application. The ECO will be aiming to satisfy him or herself that your study plans are genuine and workable.
 The interview is a normal part of the process, but you may feel quite nervous before it and find it an uncomfortable experience. ECO’s are trained professionals who will try to make the process as painless as possible, but the questions are necessarily very direct and personal.
 You should prepare for such an interview carefully. In particular:
 • Be familiar with all your study plans; why you chose the particular institution and course; how the course will help your future career;
 • Be clear about the cost of living and the course and your finances: do you have enough money to complete the course? Can you prove it?
 • Be as clear as you can about your likely future career in your country: what are you going to do on your return.
Universities we can offer to students of Bachelor Or Masters:
 

1 Aberystwyth University
 

2 Amity Global Business School London – UK
 3 Anglia Ruskin University - Chelmsford & Cambridge
 4 Arden University, UK
 5 Arts University Bournemouth
 6 Aston University
 7 Bangor University
 8 Bath Spa University
 9 Birkbeck, University of London
 10 Birmingham City University (BCU)
 11 Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln
 12 University of Hertfordshire
 13 Brunel University
 14 Cardiff Metropolitan University
 15 CEG - (CSVPA) Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts
 16 The University of Sheffield International college
 

17 Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus
 18  Birkbeck University
 19  Goldsmiths University, London
 20  Royal Holloway
 21  Royal Veterinary College
 22 UCL Institute of Education
 23 South Bank University – LSBU
 24 Queen Mary University  of London – QMUL
 25 Brunel University
 26 Cardiff Metropolitan University
 27 Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts
 28 Crane-field University
 29  Liverpool John Moores University
 30 University of Central Lancashire
 31 Goldsmiths University of London
 32 Royal Holloway
 33 Royal Veterinary College - Camden Campus
 34 IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society
 35 London South Bank University – LSBU
 36  Queen Mary University of London – QMUL
 37 University of Sunderland
 38 Bangor University
 39 University of Southampton Highfield Campus
 40 City, University of London
 41 Coventry University
 42 Cranfield University
 43 De Montfort University
 44 Durham University
 45 Edinburgh Napier University
 46Harriot Watt University
 47 Falmouth University
 48 Glasgow Caledonian University
 49 Global University Systems (GUS) - Canterbury Christ Church University
 50 University for the Creative Arts
 51 University of Gloucestershire
 52 Heriot Watt University – UK
 53 City, University of London
 54  Glasgow Caledonian University
 55  Manchester Metropolitan University
 56  Newcastle University (London Campus)
 57  Newcastle University
58 Queen's University
 59  University of East Anglia
 60  University of Exeter
 61  University of Gloucestershire
 62 University of Manchester
 63 University of Stirling
 64 Istituto Marangoni (UK)
 65 Aston Intl College at Aston University
 66 Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC)
 67 Brighton Intl College at University of Brighton
 68 City University of London
 69  Cranfield Intl College at Cranfield University
 70 University of Glasgow
 71 KIC Bournemouth at Bournemouth University
 72 University of Hertfordshire
 73University of Liverpool International College
 74 Nottingham Trent International College
 75 
 76 UWE Bristol's International College
 77 University of Westminster
 78 The University of York International Pathway College
 79 Keele University
 80 Kingston University London
 81 Leeds Arts University
 82 Leeds Beckett University
 83 Liverpool Hope University
 84 Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
 85 London South Bank University (LSBU)
 86Loughborough University
 87 Abertay University
 88 University of The West of England
 89 Manchester Metropolitan University
 90 Middlesex University
 91 Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC)
 92 Anglia Ruskin University
 93 Edinburgh Napier University
 94 Hertfordshire International College -
 95 Swansea University
 96 University of Northampton International College - University of Northampton
 97  University of Plymouth International College - University of Plymouth
 98 Newcastle University
 99 Norwich University of the Arts
 100 Nottingham Trent University
 101 Oxford Brookes University
 102 Plymouth University
 103 Northumbria University (London)
 104 Ulster University (London & Birmingham)
 105 Queen Margaret University
 106 Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
 107 Ravensbourne University London
 108 Regent's University London
 109 Royal Agricultural University
 110 Sheffield Hallam University
 111 Solent University (Old name: Southampton Solent)
 112 Staffordshire University
 113 
114 Coventry University (London Campus)
 115  Kingston University London
 116  Lancaster University
 117  Leeds Beckett University
 118  Liverpool John Moores University
 119  Royal Holloway, University of London
 120  University of Huddersfield
 121  University of Leeds
 122  University of Lincoln
 123  University of Sheffield
 124  University of Strathclyde
 125  University of Surrey
 126  University of Sussex
 127 Swansea University
 128 Teesside University
 129 The Glasgow School of Art
 130 The Robert Gordon University (RGU)
 131 The University of Reading
 132 The University of Sheffield
 133 UAL Camberwell College of Arts
 134 UAL Central Saint Martins College (CSM)
 135 UAL Chelsea College of Arts
 136 UAL London College of Communication (LCC)
 137 UAL London College of Fashion (LCF)
138 UAL Wimbledon College of Arts
 139 Ulster University
 140 University College Birmingham
 141 University of Aberdeen
 142 University of Bedfordshire
 143 University of Bradford
 144 University of Brighton
 145 University of Bristol
 146 University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN
 147 University of Chester
 148 University of Chichester
 149 University of Derby
 150 University of East Anglia
 151 University of East London (UEL)
 152 University of Essex
 153 University of Exeter
 154 University of Greenwich
 155 University of Hertfordshire
 156 University of Huddersfield
 157 University of Kent
 158 University of Leeds
 159 University of Lincoln
 160 University of Liverpool
 161 University of Nottingham
  162University of Portsmouth
 163 University of Roehampton – London
 164 University of Salford
 165 University of South Wales
 166 University of Southampton
 167 University of Stirling – Scotland
 168 University of Strathclyde
 169 University of Sunderland
 170 University of Sunderland, London Campus
 171 University of Surrey
 172 University of Sussex
 173 University of the Arts London
 174 University of The West of Scotland (Main Campus only)
 175 University of West London (UWL)
 176 University of Westminster
 177 University of Wolverhampton
 178 University of York
 179 SAE Institute & Qantm College
 180 Queen University Belfast
 181 University of Leicester
 182 University Dundee, Scotland
 183 London Metropolitan University
 184 De MontFort University, Leicester
 185 Hult International  Business School
 186 BPP University,London
 187 Le-Cordon Bleu,London
 188 UWE Bristol
 189 Oxford international group The University of Dundee
 190 Middlesex University
 191 University of Luton
 192 University of Bristol
 193 University of Glasgow
 194 University of West London
 195 Glasgow Caledonia University
 196 Queen's University Belfast
 197 University of West England
 198 Coventry University
 199 The University of Northampton
 200 University of Portsmouth