Study in United Kingdom

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The United Kingdom (UK) is regarded as a pioneer in many areas of education such as finance, law, engineering, art & design and business & management. The UK is the world centre for scientific research that makes it attractive for some of the best thinkers in the world. The UK’s population is just 1% of the world’s population, and the country is directly responsible for almost 8% of global scientific publications.

The education system in the UK is world-renowned/ popular with qualifications that play a vital role in defining your future. The UK attracts almost 600,000 international students annually. Lakhs of international students are enrolled in a variety of courses ranging from English language course to doctorate level courses at the UK universities. 

The UK education system is designed in such a way that it gives liberty to students to combine courses and subjects from different areas of studies. In simple words, the UK education system helps you to tailor your degree as per your own interest and needs. 

The UK offers a variety of higher education opportunities. Over 100 universities in the UK offer a wide range of courses for students from the UK and around the world. The competition for admissions in the UK universities is high, and students must fill the application forms early to enhance the chances of securing admission.

UG Courses 

In most UK universities, the undergraduate (UG) courses are offered in different subjects/ specialisations, and students will have three years to complete the course. In recent years, ‘sandwich course’ gained popularity in UK universities. These courses are of four-year duration and involve one year in the workplace (mostly in the third year). 

UG courses offered in various universities located in Scotland are four years in length. 

UG courses in the UK universities include a wide range of first degrees (Bachelor’s), ordinary and honours degrees, enhanced first degrees and teacher status degrees. These varsities also offer intercalated degrees in which the first-year degree students in the specific field of study may interrupt their studies and spend a year studying a field related to the major study subject. 

Some British Universities offer fast-track programmes where a student can obtain a Masters Degree at the UG level itself. Students enrolled in such programmes can attend an additional year of studying instead of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree and then admit to a Masters Degree programme. These courses cost much less than the usual 3-year UG programmes. 

PG Courses

After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from the UK universities, students can enrol in PG courses such as a Master’s degree, PG Diploma courses, PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) and professional degree courses.  Bachelor’s degree is mandatory for pursuing these courses.

Some of the prestigious UK universities offer Master’s degree that is of one-year duration or two-years if your course is research-based. Doctorate degrees are of three-year duration and students can opt for the same. 

Course Fees In UK

Undergraduate range – £15,755 – £23,190

Post Graduate Range – 12,000GBP – 18,000GBP 

Living Expenses In UK

Flat-Share Rental per month 

£350 – £450 (single), £550 – £720 (double)

£350 – £430 (single), £450 – £690 (double)

£450 – £600 (single), £450 – £800 (double)

£350 -£500 (single), £500 – £700 (double) 

One bed room flat rental per month: 

£900 – £1000

£850 – £960

£720 – £840

£750 – £900

UK: An Affordable Option

UK Degrees can take only 3 years and Postgraduate Master’s courses only 1 year compared with 4 years and 2 years in most other countries. This means you will save a great deal on both tuition fees and living costs. UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore more efficient in terms of your time and money. Health care is often free for international students. You are likely to be able to take advantage of National Health Service (NHS) treatment, as well as reduced-cost medicines, dental treatment and eye tests.

Thousands of scholarships are offered by UK institutions just for international students, while more than 21, 000 international students receive scholarship funding from the UK Government every year. Under existing work regulations, international students in the UK can work up to 20 hours a week when studying and full time during vacations.

You will probably be required to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) before you will be admitted to a UK university. The school may also have additional tests for graduate students who are prospective teaching assistants. 

 This section provides information about IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT exams. 

Unfortunately working in the UK immediately after studying is next to impossible. The British government has made it extremely difficult for international students to remain and work in the UK after completing their studies. However if your student visa has been sponsored by a UK company then it might be possible to work in the UK. It is worth taking professional advice on student visa applications to maximise the chances of success.