Why Study in UK ?
Popular courses in UK for Indian students
Student Visa in the UK
The UK offers two primary intakes for international students, making it flexible for aspiring learners.
The main intake in the fall, typically in September/October, provides a wide range of courses across universities.
A secondary intake in the spring, around January/February, is available for select courses.
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Course feesFees for UK courses vary depending on your study level and where in the UK you are studying. For example, humanities and social sciences degrees tend to cost the least, while laboratory and clinical degree programmes tend to cost the most. UndergraduateInternational undergraduate tuition fees vary from £11,400 – £38,000. The average cost is estimated to be around £22,200 per year. Typically, undergraduate degree courses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland last for three years or four in Scotland. |
PostgraduateInternational postgraduate tuition fees vary from £9,000 – £30,000. The average cost is estimated to be around £17,109 per year.Many postgraduate degree courses in the UK can be completed in one year of full-time study. This has financial and career benefits. A one-year master’s programme usually has fewer and lower associated costs. It offers the option of faster entry or re-entry into employment than a traditional two-year master’s programme. As tuition fees vary by course and institution, we recommend you consult the website of the university or college you are applying for detailed information. Living costsAs an international student coming to the UK without dependants, you can expect to pay around £1300-£1400 per month in London or £900-£1300 in the rest of the UK to cover your accommodation, bills, groceries, and a range of other living expenses during your studies. |
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The UK government runs a variety of scholarship programmes to financially support international students who are looking for help funding their studies in the UK. The three main UK government scholarships on offer are:GREAT ScholarshipsGREAT Scholarships are scholarships to UK universities across a variety of subjects, for students from 15 countries. Applications for 2024-25 are open. |
Chevening ScholarshipsChevening Scholarships offers fully funded master’s degrees in the UK. Learn more about one of the UK’s most prestigious scholarships.Commonwealth ScholarshipsCommonwealth Scholarships are UK university scholarships given to talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage. |
For Indian students planning to study in The UK, there are several key requirements that a student has to comply with.
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS):
Students must have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed sponsor and a CAS reference number.
- English Language Proficiency:
Students must have a valid English-language proficiency score, such as IELTS, to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English.
- Financial Proof:
Student must demonstrate you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course.
- Student Visa:
Apply for a Student Visa to study in the UK. The application should be made three months before the start of your course.
- Healthcare Surcharge:
Students have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of visa application
- Documents:
Students should submit passport, CAS documents, proof of English proficiency, and one year of tuition fees, return airfare to and from the UK to India, and overseas student health cover.
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If you are 16 or over and want to study a course at higher education level in the UK lasting longer than six months, you will most likely need to apply for a student visa through the Student Route. Step 1: apply to your chosen university and receive an unconditional offerStep 2: get your Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)Step 3: begin the application process |
Step 4: calculate your fee and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)Step 5: prove your knowledge of the English language (if required)Step 6: complete your application and have it accepted before you arrive in the UK |
Facts about study in the UK ?
- UK transport system is bigger than a lot of countries.
- Stonehenge is older compared to the Pyramids.
- The Queen doesn’t have a passport.
- Great Britain does not come in the United Kingdom.
- Various sports such as soccer, rugby, golf, boxing, and cricket have been invented in the UK.
- Even though English is the official language in the UK, there are other languages such as Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and Scottish Gaelic that are recognized in the country.
- Various sports such as soccer, rugby, golf, boxing, and cricket have been invented in the UK.
- London was the first city that installed an underground subway system
FAQ's
The language tests that are accepted by UK universities are IELTS scores, TOEFL, PTE scores, and Cambridge English certificates.
Yes, students are allowed to work during studies in the UK. They can work for 20 hours per week at the time of their academic session.
Yes, all the degrees are issued by UK universities are recognized worldwide.
The students can live in private rented rooms or houses, university-managed rooms and houses, a university hall of residence, private halls, and family stays.
| Intake 1 Fall – Beginning from September to December or early January |
| Intake 2 Winter – Beginning from January to April |
| Intake 3 Summer/ Spring – Beginning from May to August |
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- UCL (University College London)
- Imperial College London
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Manchester
- King’s College London (KCL)
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- University of Bristol
- University of Warwick