Why Should An Indian Student Study In United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom (UK) includes the island of Great Britain, the north--eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles
- The ‘Great Britain’ refers to England, Scotland and Wales which are three countries
- With an outstanding educational infrastructure, UK is an outstanding place to gain your degree
- UK makes complete sense for students who want a high quality education leading to a global career
- United Kingdom (UK) includes the island of Great Britain, the north--eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles
- UK makes most sense for those who do NOT have long term plans to obtain a UK visa or stay there permanently (immigration)
- Studies in UK are even more pertinent to Indian students who are clear about coming back to India, either for their family business, or to work in the home country or elsewhere globally
- While there is a provision for a 2 year post study work visa, a lot depends on finding a job post completion of the program
- Most students who opt for either Canada or Australia normally aspire for post study work options in these countries. Some even apply for ‘Permanent Residency’ in Canada & UK, which can lead to citizenship
Bachelors and Masters degree in UK
- Bachelor’s degree usually for a 3 year duration
- Master’s degree for usually goes on for 1 year duration
- The UK offers a variety of programs in humanities, social science, art, design, business, technology, science etc.
- Programs and their tentative duration is given below
Program
Higher National Certificate or Diploma
Certificates or Diplomas of Higher Education
Foundation degrees 6 months to 2 years
Undergraduate degrees
Postgraduate certificates and diploma
Duration
1 to 2 years
1 to 2 years
Foundation degrees 6 months to 2 years
3 years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
4 years in Scotland
Postgraduate certificates and diploma 9 to 12 months
Cost of studying in UK
Foundation degrees
Undergraduate bachelor degree
Postgraduate master’s degree
Duration
INR 11 to 21 lakh per year
INR 11 to 21 lakh per year
Obtaining UK Student Visa
- UK Student visa requirements is quite a comfortable process
- Program needs to suit the capabilities, strengths and preferences of the student
- List of Universities is given below just for reference
Aberystwyth University
Anglia Ruskin University
Aston University
Bangor University
Bath Spa University
Birmingham City University
Brunel University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Coventry University
Coventry University
De Montfort University
Edinburgh Napier University
Glasgow Caledonian University
Heriot-Watt University
Kaplan University of Birmingham
Keele University
Kingston University London
Leeds Arts University
Leeds Beckett University
Liverpool John Moores University
London South Bank University
Middlesex University
Newcastle University
Northumbria University
Norwich University of the Arts
Oxford Brookes University
Queen Mary University of London
Queen’s University Belfast
Robert Gordon University
Royal Holloway, University of London
Shorelight – Bath Spa University
Swansea University
Teesside University
The University of Law
Ulster University
University of Aberdeen
University of Bedfordshire
University of Bolton
University of Bristol
University of Central Lancashire
University of Derby
University of Dundee
University of East London
University of Essex
University of Exeter
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire
University of Huddersfield
University of Law
University of Hull
University of Leeds
University of Northampton
University of Portsmouth
University of Plymouth
University of Salford
University of Sheffield
University of Sunderland
University of Surrey
University of the West of Scotland
University of West London
University of Westminster
University of Wolverhampton
University of York
List of universities that offer admissions to Indian students without IELTS (Test of proficiency in English)
Birmingham City University
The University of Bristol
Sheffield Hallam University
University of Warwick
London Southbank University
Northumbria University
Robert Gordon University
The University of Bolton
University of Plymouth
University of Portsmouth
Swansea University
University of Greenwich
University of Central Lancashire
Aston University
- Student’s score/percentage of marks obtained in English is considered for entry requirements into the programs offered by these Universities
Is there a ‘best place’ to study in the UK?
- All the places are good! With the rich cultural background and excellent social infrastructure, every city offers a wholesome living experience to students
- It is important to follow the ‘right approach’ and choosing the ‘right program’ based on the students’ aspirations
- Some of the cities are- London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Coventry, Nottingham, Birmingham, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Brighton, Norwich, Bristol, Bath, Cambridge, Oxford, Warrington, Canterbury etc.
