Study in UK

Study in UK

OVERVIEW

Interested in studying in the UK? Studying abroad can be one of the most challenging but excellent decisions that you can make in your life. The United Kingdom houses some of the oldest, internationally and critically acclaimed top universities that consistently rank at the top of almost all top lists of universities. These universities present you with the choice of choosing from a long list of courses which include engineering, science, art, design, law, and many more. 

The United Kingdom remains as one of the most sought after study destinations for students from across the world, particularly students from the Indian subcontinent. The UK provides a perfect melting pot of culture where the students can interact and study together with some of the best minds from across the globe under the leadership and guidance of the world’s leading academicians. The UK also provides international students with some of the best scholarship schemes in the world, which goes a long way in helping the students rest easy knowing that they can fund and complete their studies without too much effort or stress. But the scholarships are also easy to get and can only be availed if a particular meets the necessary criteria set for qualifying for the benefit of a scholarship. There are also a large number of part-time opportunities available with respectable pay that the students can start to meet some part of their expenses in the country while also giving them precious amounts of work experience which can be very useful in a later stage of their UK life when they have to enter the UK job market. All these can be achieved easily with the help of the well experienced UK study consultants at Santamonica who will guide you through the process of starting a rewarding career in the soils of the United Kingdom.

QUICK FACTS FOR THE YEAR 2024

Capital: London
Population: 67.59 Million people
GDP: $4.029 trillion
Number of universities: 166
Foreign Student Enrolment 2021/2022: 679,970
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Official Language: English

Why Study in UK?

  • International education hub for more than 100 years

  • Easy visa rules for international students

  • Diverse range of courses

  • No permission required from the job centre for International students

  • Free health insurance for students

  • One of the highest standards of living in the world

WHY STUDY IN UK?

  • The UK is home to some of the world’s oldest and  Internationally acclaimed  Universities.
  • 4 UK Universities finds place amongst World Top 10 Universities.
  • Excellent   Undergraduate &  postgraduate courses to study in the  UK.
  • Shorter duration of courses.
  • Taught Masters as well as  Research Masters programmes available.
  • 1-year master’s programmes, sandwich courses offered.
  • Study in UK without IELTS/with IELTS – options available.
  • Affordable tuition fees.
  • Fully funded  eligibility based  UK scholarships for Indian students*.
  • 2-year post-study work visa  (UK stay back)  ( GIR).
  • Excellent post-study employment avenues  & career support.
  • Avail free medical treatment as a student in the UK  through the National Health Service (NHS) by paying a  nominal amount as International Health Surcharge.

UK EDUCATION SYSTEM

The higher education imparting bodies in the UK are

  • Colleges
  • Universities
  • Institutions of higher education.

QUALIFICATION OFFERED

  • Degree courses
  • Vocational training
  • Diplomas
  • Postgraduate courses.
  • Sandwich courses: 4 year courses with one year industry placement
  • First degree courses of 3-4 years duration.
  • Diplomas and vocational courses of 1-2 years with the Vocational and Technical Education Councils conferring the degree certificate.
  • Masters for 1 or 2 years
  • Postgraduate study may be in one of two forms – either as a work of independent research under supervision or a taught course of one or two year’s duration.

TEST REQUIREMENTS

    The IELTS is seen as a very important exam necessary to study in the UK. But did you know that there are alternate ways to study in the UK without the need to write the IELTS exam.

  • Education in an English Medium School: If you studied in an English medium school, then certain universities accept a Medium of Instruction(MOI) certificate from the school as proof of your English proficiency.
  • Class 12th English Scores: Many universities will consider your 12th grade English language exam scores as proof.
  • Online Interview: Some universities may ask you to take part in interviews online conducted through platforms such as Skype or Microsoft Teams to check your English language capabilities.
  • Other Exams: Instead of IELTS or TOEFL or ​​PTE, certain universities may ask you to take a qualifying exam of their own.
  • While applying to study in the UK without IELTS, you will usually be asked to provide the following documents:

    • 10th Mark Sheet
    • 12th Mark Sheet
    • Bachelor’s Semester Marks Sheet
    • Provisional Certificate & Consolidated Mark Sheet
    • Medium of Instruction Certificate (if applicable)
    • Passport
    • Letters of Recommendation
    • Resume
    • Statement of Purpose
    • University Offer Letter
    • Letter of Experience (if applicable)
    • Other Academic Transcripts
    • Keep in mind that proficiency in English is a must to obtain a Tier 4 UK student visa. For Diploma programs an overall band score of 5.0 is needed while for Bachelor’s Degree an overall band score of 6.0 is required and for a Masters Programs an overall band score of 6.0 – 6.5 is needed. If your university doesn’t require an IELTS score, make sure to ask them to provide documents confirming your eligibility for the visa.

EDUCATION COST

TUITION COST

  • An average of 10,000 GBP per year*

    *Fees information given are of informative nature may vary from university to university

COST OF LIVING

  • 11385 GBP (Inner London – 9 months)
  • 9135 GBP (Outer London – 9 months)

WORK RIGHTS & STAY BACK

  • Students completing studies in the UK get a 2 year post -study work Visa (PSW) Graduate Immigration route (GIR) . After the 2 years, they will be able to change to a skilled work visa if they find a job which meets the skill requirement of the domain. Through this post study visa arrangement Indian students get access to the UK labour market.
  • Through the point based immigration system STEM graduates and professionals get work rights and can further secure a permanent residency (PR) status in the UK.(*Conditions Apply)

INTAKE

Main intakes during:

  • January
  • September

*There are Universities offering multiple intakes (February, April, May, October and November)

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you’re dreaming of getting a degree in the UK but has financial constraints, you can opt for a GREAT scholarship to study in the UK. The UK government offers hundreds of bursaries, scholarships, bursaries, and additional financial support to students from several countries. This includes Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships and Global Wales Scholarships for International Students applicable to Indian students.
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Top Universities

Learn from top-class universities abroad with expert assistance from Santamonica.
We help you get admitted to the best universities!

Sheridan College
University of East London
Leeds Beckett University
Eastern Institute of Technology
Niagara College Canada
Conestoga College
Thompson Rivers University
Northern Lights College
Concordia University Chicago
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Otago Polytechnic
Fanshawe College
Northern College
St. Lawrence College
Edith Cowan University
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