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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

About The UK

The United Kingdom hosts centuries-old universities that have a track record of producing the finest intellectuals in the world and ever since it has unquestionably been one of the world’s leading educational destinations. It. Even since the UK reopened its doors for Post-Study Work Permit for international students, it has jumped to be one of the best destinations for students seeking high-quality education and a welcoming work environment. Nyalkaran Education assists students at every step of their UK admission process. With the experience of over a decade and comprehensive counseling know-how, we make your foreign education journey stress-free and help you begin your education in the best possible university.

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Why you should study in the UK?

The universities in the United Kingdom (UK) have an undisputed reputation for academic excellence with thousands of quality courses available for students. The primary reasons

  • Affordable Education, Scholarships and Financial Support
  • Internationally Recognised Courses & Qualifications
  • Innovative and Abundant Research Opportunities
  • Healthy and Safe Communities
  • Multicultural Nation

UK Culture

The UK has a unique British culture and exceptional social norms. As an international student from another country, you need to study the culture of the country you have opted to study in. You may have learned or experienced its culture during a short trip or from the internet, but that is going to be an absolute different experience. The UK is one of the most tolerant societies in the world, this is great international students who fear how welcome they will be as an ‘outsider’ in a new country. UK laws on discrimination, harassment and other problems students face are extremely stringent. This means that if you ever experience a problem, you will have the law handily on your side.

Benefits of study in the UK

  • Academic Excellence
  • Opportunities offered by UK Education System
  • Strong Research Infrastructure
  • Shorter Duration of Courses
  • Shorter Duration of Courses
  • Health Benefits for Students
  • Explore Europe while studying

Eligibility Criteria

You should have completed at least 13 years of education in your own country or in the UK, and have taken pre-university qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels, Scottish Highers or National Diplomas.

  • Foundation Degree: Qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, one or two Scottish Highers or a National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 5.5-6.0
  • Diploma of Higher Education: Qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, two or three Scottish Highers or a National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 5.5-6.0
  • Degree: Qualifications equivalent to two or three UK A-levels, three or four Scottish Highers, a Higher National Certificate or Diploma, or BTEC National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 6.0-6.5
  • Pre-master's Undergraduate degree plus IELTS 5.0-5.5
  • PG Cert/PG Dip Undergraduate degree plus IELTS 6.5-7.0, or a pre-masters course
  • MBA First degree, 2-3 years business experience, plus IELTS 6.5-7.0
  • PhD Master's degree, plus IELTS 6.5-7.0

Alternatively, a student can also have admission if they are fulfilling any of the below criteria:

  • 1) MOI
  • 2) More than 65 marks in English in 12th Standard (excluding IELTS)

The UK even allows a gap of up to 10 years for any master program

**Nyalkaran Education under the directives of your opted University will make you aware of any additional requirements prior to your application.

Lifestyle in the UK

The cultural differences between India and England are vast. London has a considerable number of international students, which means that you will not feel alienated and alone there than back home. However, if you go to someplace where the majority of students are local, especially if you don't fluently speak the local language - you might feel left out.

Living in the UK as a student can be an expensive affair depending on your life in your own country. As an Indian student studying in the UK, you may often end up comparing the cost of everything with the rates back in India. On average, studying in the UK can cost you anywhere between INR 18 lakhs to INR 40 lakhs depending upon the course you choose and where in the UK you decide to study.

As per recent estimated costs, the probable living expense per month on average is 1,265 pounds apart from the tuition fee and this varies from city to city.

Student Visa Application Process in UK

To meet all the UK student visa requirements, you’ll need to provide:

  • Details of your passport
  • A recent photograph
  • Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) form from your course provider
  • Proof of adequate English language skills, demonstrated by passing one of the secure English language tests (IELTS). You may not need to provide this if you’re from an English-speaking country such as the United States.
  • Proof of financial support can take the form of bank statements or a letter from your financial sponsor, showing you can cover your tuition fees, accommodation and living costs. You must also prove that you have sufficient funds to cover for your living costs.
  • You may also be required to produce documents showing your academic qualifications and to attend an interview or biometric test, which includes a digital scan of your fingerprints. Depending on your country of origin, you may also be required to have certain medical vaccinations or undertake a tuberculosis test.
  • If you’re 16 or 17 years old and applying for the Tier 4 (General) student visa, you must have If you’re 16 or 17 years old and applying for the Tier 4 (General) student visa, you must have

Must visit places in UK

  • Stonehenge
  • York Minster, York
  • Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
  • The Royal Pavilion, Brighton
  • Castel Coch, Wales
  • Mealt Fall, Skye
  • Shetland Isle
  • Hadrian’s Wall

Student needs to show 28 days bank statement covering 9 months of living expense & remaining tuition fees if any.

The undergraduate and graduate degrees generally range from $10K - $15K. Even they allow to pay around 65% of fees before visa and rest you can pay after reaching UK within a certain duration. The Living cost ranges from 400 to 900 pounds per month, depending upon the location you choose.

A student can secure admission in any university of UK based on English Score attained in 12th standard and also few of the university allows application based on Medium of Instruction(MOI).

For applying for CAS, a medical test certified by the UK government from the listed hospital at UKVI is mandatory. It costs around 2000 INR and for the TB test and chest x-ray.

CAS stands for Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies. UK immigration rules require the University to sponsor your application for a student visa. You will need a CAS number to apply for a visa to allow you to study in the UK.

Ideally, the whole process takes around 30-45 working days starting from admission till the time you get your final visa. It takes only 15 working days to process the student visa application. Complex cases may take months to process.

For a master program, you can have a maximum of 10-12 years of study gap and for a bachelor program, you can have a maximum of 2-3 years study gap. Although, Gap is never allowed, but you will be asked to demonstrate work experience for your gap years.

Yes, of course. It is one of the most popular studies abroad destinations for Indian students. Approximately, 20,000 students go to the UK for their abroad study, yearly.

As per the recent data, there are no Embassy interviews for students.

Based on your initial assessment, any University may conduct a credibility interview test before confirming an admission, if the need arises.

Yes, In the UK as an international student, you're allowed to work up to 20 hours at a maximum per week during term-time and full-time during holiday breaks. But there are many restrictions and conditions you must stay in line with to be allowed to work.

Yes, almost every university does offer scholarships to international students.