Why Study In UK?
2nd most Popular Education Destination
The UK is the second most popular destination for international students, behind the US. The UK attracts over 6,00,000 international students each year who can choose from around 395 universities and colleges that offer 50,000 courses in more than 25 subject areas.
Shorter Duration of Courses
The course duration of all Master’s Programmes in the UK is 1 year which is half of what is offered by most countries. Moreover, you may opt for a Master’s degree programme in combination with a PhD, which will save you an additional year. Shorter duration of courses helps reduce tuition and accommodation costs, further making the UK the most sought-after education in the world.
Top-ranking Higher Education System
The best universities in the UK are also among the very best in the world: The University of Oxford (Rank 4, QS Rankings) and the University of Cambridge(Rank 7, QS Rankings) usually secure the foremost ranks, regularly followed by Imperial College(Rank 9, QS Rankings), UCL, the University of Edinburgh(Rank 20, QS Rankings), and the London School of Economics(Rank 44, QS Rankings).
A Diverse, Multicultural Community
The UK has a multicultural society, with a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and faiths. You’ll find widely varied cuisine, strong transport links, famous music festivals, and international sporting championships.
Satisfy Your Wanderlust
If you are a student of the UK, you can reach most areas of Europe including the world’s most beautiful cities and hot tourist spots from the UK within a few hours by train or direct flight. If you are studying in London or Manchester and you want a weekend away in Italy, you can fly direct to Rome, Milan, Pisa, Genoa, Venice or several other cities in Italy.
Career Prospects
UK graduates are proven to be among the most desirable in the world, with confident analytical thinking, and excellent communication skills developed in the home of the English language. As far as research is concerned the UK undertakes 5 per cent of the world’s scientific research and produces 14 per cent of the world’s most frequently cited papers. The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) which checks the quality of research conducted by more than 154 leading universities and colleges in the UK, classified 30% of the research as ‘world-leading’ and 46% as ‘internationally excellent’.
IELTS Band Score
- Bachelor’s degree: 6.0-7.0 (depending on the university)
- Master’s degree: 6.5-7.5 (depending on the university)
Documentation
- Passport with Validity for 6 Months
- 10th DMC and Passing Certificate
- 10+2 DMC & Passing Certificate (Admit Card Required)
- Graduation DMC & Degree(for PG Courses)
- Work Experience (if any)
- IELTS Certificate
- Aadhar Card
Admission Intake
The 2 major intakes available in the UK are:
- September/ October
- January/ February
Some universities have intakes in March, April and November also.
Work Permit
Average Living Expenses
Restaurants
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant – 12.00 £
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant – 50.00 £
Transportation
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) – 2.50 £
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) – 65.00 £
Gasoline (1litre) – 01.28 £
Utilities (Monthly)
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) – 154.25 £
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local – 0.11 £
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) – 31.24 £
Rent Per Month
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre – 745.14 £
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre – 603.23 £
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre –1276.14 £
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre – 976.18 £
Average Study Expenses (Tuition fees)
- Undergraduate Courses– £6000 to £9000
- Postgraduate Courses – £10,000 to £16,000
- Doctoral Degree – £13000 to £29,000
Note: This does not include courses such as veterinary and medical. Please visit institution websites directly to see costs for these courses