Indian students prefer education in UK mainly because a UK certificate gives the student’s resume a competitive edge. Apart from the famous Oxford and Cambridge universities, there are also a number of colleges and universities in UK, which rank among the top institutes in the world. All of these institutes offer high quality education, modern learning environment, wider choice of specialized subjects, multicultural campus life and shorter course-duration. In UK, students can complete an undergraduate program in 3 years and a postgraduate course in 1 to 1 and half year.
Requirements for International Students to Study in UK
- School leaving certificate
- Certificate of all other academic and professional achievements
- GMAT score for management studies
- TOEFL/IELTS score sheet
- Recommendation letter from the institute applied to
- Valid passport and Visa
Colleges In United Kingdom
| Bussiness Schools In England | Edinburgh | Birmingham | Bradford | Bristol |
| Medical Schools In England | England | Glasgow | Leeds | Liverpool |
| London | Manchester | Scotland | Sheffield | Cornwal |
| Medical Schools |
Top Colleges in UK
Some of the leading colleges in UK are -
| Name of the College | Stream of Education |
|---|---|
| Imperial College London | For undergraduate programs:
Aeronautics For postgraduate programs: |
| King’s College London (KCL) | School of Arts & Humanities School of Law Dental Institute Institute of Psychiatry School of Medicine School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences School of Social Science & Public Policy School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| The London School of Economics and Political Science | Accounting Economics Anthropology Finance Geography & Environment Government International Relations International Development Management Language Centre International History Law Mathematics Media & Communications Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method Statistics Social Psychology Sociology |
Top Universities in UK
Some of the top universities in UK are as follows:
| Name of the University | Courses Offered |
|---|---|
| University of Cambridge | Arts Science Natural Sciences Languages Veterinary Medicine Music Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies Politics, Psychology and Sociology Law Linguistics Management Education Economics Medicine Engineering |
| University College of London (UCL) | Anthropology Archaeology Engineering Cardiovascular Science Cell and Developmental Biology Science Women’s Health Child Health Computer Science Developmental Science Biosciences Security and Crime Science Earth Sciences Dentistry Space and Climate Physics Economics Arts European Studies Fine Arts Languages Law Slavonic and East European Studies Linguistics Management Medicine |
| University of Oxford | Humanities Medical Sciences Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences Social Sciences |
| University of Edinburgh | Arts Science Engineering Management Life Sciences Languages Linguistics Law Environmental Science Music Neuro-Science Oral Health Sciences Painting and Performing Arts Religious Studies Textiles Veterinary Medicine |
| University of Bristol | Undergraduate Programs in:
Biology Postgraduate Programs in: Social Sciences and Law |
| The University of Manchester | Accounting and Finance Engineering Science Art History and Visual Studies Audiology Biological and Computing Science Biomedical Sciences Business and Management Engineering and Analytical Science Criminology Dentistry Development Studies Drama Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Education Economics Languages Law Medicine Music Pharmacology Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Optometry Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Religions and Theology Textiles and Paper Science |
| University of Glasgow | Accountancy & Finance Engineering Science Arts & Media Informatics Astronomy Biological Sciences Business & Management Celtic Studies Dentistry Earth Science Economics Languages Health & Social Studies Law Medicine Music Nursing Primary Education Veterinary Medicine & Surgery |
Scholarships in UK for International Students
- British Chevening Scholarships
- Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP)
- The Shell Centenary Scholarships for PG studies
- FCO/British Gas/University of Strathclyde Joint Scholarships
- Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) Awards
- DFID Shared Scholarships Scheme for PG studies
- Rhodes Scholarships
- Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) Awards
Educational Expenses in UK
- For Undergraduate courses: £6,000 – £17,000
- For Postgraduate courses: £6,000 – £25,500
- For Management courses: £6,000 – £34,000
Students Visa
An international student has to submit the following documents for admission to UK colleges and universities:
- Letter of acceptance from the chosen institute in UK
- He/she needs to enroll in a full time course
- He/she needs to provide evidences showing that he/she will not opt for full time employment in UK
- Proof of financial resources to support tuition and living expenses in UK
- Completed and signed visa application form
- Passport photograph
Education System in UK
Primary education in UK consists of stages 1 and 2. It continues till a student attains 11 years of age. Then he/she goes to secondary school, which consists of stages 3 and 4. At the age of 14, students appear for GCSE- General Certificate of Secondary Education (SCE for Scotland) examination. After successful completion, students opt for higher education.
In the UK, “O” Level examination corresponds to Indian SSC (School Final Examination), and “A” Level examination corresponds to Indian Higher Secondary. One can complete bachelor’s degree in 3 years and master’s degree in 1 year. Students also get an option of Sandwich Program, where a combined master’s and PhD (1-year for Masters and 3-year for PhD) program can be done.