United Kingdom

STUDY IN UK :

One of the biggest advantages of studying in the UK is its one-year Masters degree for almost all courses, which saves you a considerable amount of time and money. Also, unlike other countries, most UK universities recognize the Indian education system of 3 year graduation.

 

Reasons to Study in the UK

 

Internationally recognized and respected qualifications

 

A UK qualification is recognized and respected globally. There are over 4,50,000 international students from all corners of the world studying in the UK. These ambassadors of UK education return to their countries upon graduation and move on to successful careers. UK graduates are also in high demand from major corporates globally.

Stringent quality standards for UK Programmes

 

Quality standards for UK programs are among the highest in the world. The quality is assured by government supported agencies and stringent assessment mechanisms. The rigorous internal and external quality assurance systems in place lead to published ratings and reports which are available through the Quality Assurance

UK Alumni among the Global leaders

 

The UK education system has attracted many international students who have gone on to become global financial leaders, leading politicians and thinkers who have had an important influence on the world. These include Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu, Imran Khan, Deng Yaping, Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Diverse Range of Courses

 

There are thousands of courses covering hundreds of subjects in many different combinations and so students will be able to find exactly what they require.

Forefront of Scientific and Creative Innovation

 

The UK has a long tradition as a leader in scientific and creative innovation and has been the recipient of the second highest number of Nobel Prizes in the world. Students coming to study scientific and technical subjects in the UK will benefit from learning alongside some of the world’s top intellectual achievers.

Intensive Shorter Tertiary Education

 

The distinct advantage that the UK education system has is the fact that the duration of most of the undergraduate honors degrees is 3 years and the taught Masters courses is 1-2 years. Due to the shorter duration students will be able to save on both tuition fees and living costs and also get a head start on working life as they will graduate earlier.

International Students Support

 

The UK has been welcoming international students from over 100 countries for generations. It has one of the world’s lowest drop-out rates due to a comprehensive support system in place for international students. This includes a dedicated international office, international student societies, planned social activities, academic support and a personal tutor.

 

Gateway to Europe

 

The UK is an ideal base from which students can explore the rest of Europe. The excellent road, rail and air links allow inexpensive and hassle-free travel. The International Student Identity Card allows students to benefit from special discounted rates while sightseeing. Travel to Europe will also give them the opportunity to learn about different cultures and lifestyles.

World-Class Qualification

 

British qualifications are recognized and respected around the world. The UK enjoys a reputation for unsurpassed quality throughout the world. It encourages skills that are relevant, marketable and much sought-after by today's top companies which means students can look forward to better career prospects and higher potential earnings.

The UK learning experience allows students independent thought, encourages proactive problem- solving skills, enables development of intellectual skills and empowers creative and effective thinking. These skills are recognized by employers as the qualities needed to meet the requirements of the global economy and to succeed in a competitive job market.

 

Added Benefits:

 

• You get 2 years Post-Study Work Visa on completion of Bachelors and Masters’ program in UK
• You can study Masters’ Program in 1 Year
• You can Pay tuition Fees by Semester
• You can work Part-Time while you study And Full Time on vacation
• Your Spouse can accompany on work permit if you enrolled for Masters or PHD programs in the UK
• You can improve your English Proficiency by Studying in The UK

 

Types of Educational Institutes in the UK

 

• Universities:There are Public Universities providing undergraduate, postgraduate & research degree programs.
• Colleges: Mostly private, they offer a range of programs including professional certificates, diplomas, undergraduate & postgraduate degrees in a diverse range

Cost of studying in the UK

 

Average Range of Fees

 

Degree	Yearly Fee EUR
Bachelor's Degree	EURO 9000
Master's Degree	EURO 9000

Note: These are estimated average costs. Get in touch with a sumavarsha associate for a detailed and accurate info on a particular institute.

Visa Requirements to study in the UK

 

As an International Student you need to get a Student Visa to study in the UK. For obtaining a UK student visa you need to provide proof that you have required tuition fees and living expenses as a liquid fund for a minimum duration through sponsorship or bank loan.

Documents & Fee Required for UK Student Visa

 

• Complete Online Visa Application Form.
• UK Visa Application Fee Rs. 9000- 18106
• Original Valid Passport.and all previous passports along with a photocopy of each
• page of all the passport(s) submitted.One Recent passport sized photograph
• Offer of place and Confirmation of Enrolment Document.
• Covering Letter/ SOP.
• Financial Documents.
• Affidavit of Support from Sponsor.
• Academic Documents.
• English language Test Report - IELTS/TOEFL or PTE ( If Applicable)
• Employment documents, if applicable.
• Original Police Clearance Certificate from Passport Office.
• e- Medical acknowledgement of medical test from empanelled doctor which should not be more than 3 months old.
• Medical Insurance

 

Minimum Fund Requirement for UK Student Visa

 

• Tuition fees for the first year course.
• Living expense for first one year course duration: £ 9000 for inner London and outer London £ 7200.
• If  married  and  Spouse  is  travelling  along  with  applicant Living expense for first one year course duration: £5400 for inner London and outer London £4050
• If   having   child   and   travelling   along   with   applicant Living expense for first one year course duration: £5400 for inner London and outer London £4050 per child.

Acceptable Evidence of Funds

 

• Bank loan from approved bank
• A sponsorship amount of 3 months old from LIC/ Post Office/ Approved Bank/ PF office.

 

• Recent fund accepted under streamlined visa process (SVP) arrangements for Bachelors/Masters & Doctoral Programs in Selected Universities and Colleges, If Proof of fund available.
• Old fund from LIC/ Post Office/ Approved Bank/ PF office and subsequent year project plan, if applicable.
• Note: Sponsors need to provide current income proof such as salary certificate/ pay slip/ income tax return copies/income certificate etc to support their financial stability.

Who Can Sponsor

 

Applicant, Parents, Spouse.

 

Note : Applicants sponsored through relatives or cousins should transfer sponsorship amounts to the applicant account before filing Visa

 

 

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EDUCATION SYSTEM :

 

 

 

 

UNIVERSITIES LIST :

 

UK

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Plymouth

Bishop Grosseteste University

Edinburgh Napier University

Sheffield Hallam University

 

Robert Gordon University

Brunel University London

University of Dundee

Edge Hill University

University of East London

Regent's University

De Montfort University

University of Cumbria

Ulster University

University of South Wales

University of Creative Arts

Keele University

 

 

 

VISA :

Visa Requirements to study in the UK

 

As an International Student you need to get a Student Visa to study in the UK. For obtaining a UK student visa you need to provide proof that you have required tuition fees and living expenses as a liquid fund for a minimum duration through sponsorship or bank loan.

Documents & Fee Required for UK Student Visa

 

• Complete Online Visa Application Form.

 

• UK Visa Application Fee Rs. 9000- 18106
• Original Valid Passport.and all previous passports along with a photocopy of each
• page of all the passport(s) submitted.One Recent passport sized photograph
• Offer of place and Confirmation of Enrolment Document.
• Covering Letter/ SOP.
• Financial Documents.
• Affidavit of Support from Sponsor.
• Academic Documents.
• English language Test Report - IELTS/TOEFL or PTE ( If Applicable)
• Employment documents, if applicable.
• Original Police Clearance Certificate from Passport Office.
• e- Medical acknowledgement of medical test from empanelled doctor which should not be more than 3 months old.
• Medical Insurance

 

Minimum Fund Requirement for UK Student Visa

 

• Tuition fees for the first year course.
• Living expense for first one year course duration: £ 9000 for inner London and outer London £ 7200.

If married and Spouse is travelling along with applicant

 

• Living expense for first one year course duration: £5400 for inner London and outer London £4050

If having child and travelling along with applicant

 

• Living expense for first one year course duration: £5400 for inner London and outer London £4050 per child.

Acceptable Evidence of Funds

 

• Bank loan from approved bank
• A sponsorship amount of 3 months old from LIC/ Post Office/ Approved Bank/ PF office.

 

• Recent fund accepted under streamlined visa process (SVP) arrangements for Bachelors/Masters & Doctoral Programs in Selected Universities and Colleges, If Proof of fund available.
• old fund from LIC/ Post Office/ Approved Bank/ PF office and subsequent year project plan, if applicable.
• Note: Sponsors need to provide current income proof such as salary certificate/ pay slip/ income tax return copies/income certificate etc to support their financial stability.

Who Can Sponsor

 

Applicant, Parents, Spouse.

 

 

TIER 4 TO TIER 2 :

Tier 2 is basically the main immigration route for working in the UK and is reserved for skilled workers with a job offer. A Visa sponsorship is required to be issued by an employer and the visa is linked to a specific job. There are various categories within Tier 2 itself and the most relevant for international graduates is Tier 2 (General).

Switching From Tier 4

 

Eligibility

 

• One can only switch if they are applying from inside the UK
• Once they have received confirmation of a final degree in writing or completed 12 months of a PhD.
• Employers must be on the register of Tier 2 sponsors and issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
• Job offer must be at a ‘graduate level’ as outlined in the Codes of Practice for Skilled Workers
• Has to have a minimum salary of £20,800 or industry equivalent as outlined in the Codes of Practice for Skilled Workers. The minimum salary will vary depending on the occupation and in many cases is more than £20,800.

 

Duration

 

This visa can be granted for a time period of up to 5 years. Visa application

Requires you to obtain 70 points as below:

 

50 points for Attributes:

 

• 30   points   for   Switching   from   Tier   4   (General) You can switch into Tier 2 from Tier 4 if you have successfully completed your degree or if you have completed a minimum of 12 months study in the UK towards a UK PhD during your current period of leave.
• 20 points for a minimum level salary of £20,800 or industry equivalent

10 points for English Language - fulfilled using a Cambridge degree 10 points for Maintenance - Amount of £945 to be held for a minimum of 90 day periods consecutive, ending no more than 31 days before you make your application or certification from sponsor on CoS that they will provide this sum for you if you require it. Please discuss this with the recruiting department

/institution.

 

Please note: If you have received a full scholarship for both the tuition fees and living expenses during your course from a government or international scholarship agency you will need a letter from your scholarship provider stating that they consent to you for remaining in the UK.

If you have received your final results, you can commence for permanent full-time employment in the role for which the CoS has been assigned while the visa application is being processed.

Advantages of Switching in The UK From Tier 4

 

If you are switching from a valid Tier 4 visa within the UK, the following concessions currently apply:

• Employers are exempt from carrying out the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT), which requires a job to be advertised in a particular way and for

 

sponsors to demonstrate that there are no suitable settled workers to fill the post locally.

• The issuing of the CoS is not subject to the national annual limit and so does not require prior approval from UK Visas and Immigration. Therefore, you are likely to have the CoS issued to you within a shorter time frame.

 

 

Applying from outside the UK

 

If you apply for Tier 2 from outside the UK, there are additional requirements to be sponsored:

• The issuing of the CoS will be subject to a national annual limit and requires prior approval from UK Visas and Immigration. This adds an additional timeframe to the issuing of the CoS. If you are outside the UK, the only exception is if your salary will be £155,300 or more.
• Employers must carry out the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT), which requires a job to be advertised in a particular way and for sponsors to demonstrate that there are no suitable settled workers to fill the post.

Exceptions to this are:

 

• If the job is on the shortage occupation list or
• If the salary will be £155,300 or more or
• If the job is for a supernumerary research position (this usually only applies to individuals who are named on a grant or Fellowship).

Source: http://www.internationalstudents.cam.ac.uk/visas-after-studying/tier-2