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Studying Cost In UK
Studying in the UK offers great value for money, with degree courses generally shorter than those in the USA and Australia, making them more affordable. Before starting your studies, it's crucial to have a clear idea of the total cost of course fees and living expenses. Our guide will help you get started.
Your living costs in the UK will depend on the type of course you pursue. For career-based, undergraduate, or postgraduate courses, budgeting for accommodation and meals in addition to course fees is necessary.
Regardless of their country of origin, international students on full-time UK courses lasting more than six months benefit from the country’s National Health Service, providing free doctor consultations and hospital care for themselves and their families. See below for more details
Test Requirements For UK
It is important to become proficient in English to make your stay in United Kingdom a good one. 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.
UK Visa
You will need to have a valid passport and a visa in order to enter United Kingdom. Since it can take several months to obtain a passport and all the documentation, start the process as soon as you can. Here you will find information regarding Visa requirements and procedure, Immigration procedure
You will usually be allowed to bring your spouse and any children under 18 years of age to the UK, if you are holding an offer for a Master’s Degree from a University and as long as you can show that you can financially support and accommodate them. You will also need to show the ECO a marriage certificate, and a birth certificate for each child. It is advisable for them to apply for entry clearance, even if they are not visa nationals. They will normally be given permission to stay in the UK for the same period as you. Your spouse will be allowed to work if your permission to be in the UK lasts for 12 months or more. Make sure your spouse has a copy of your passport with them if they apply after you – the Immigration Officer will need to see the page showing your name, your entry clearance sticker (if you have one) and how long your permission lasts. If your permission to be in the UK lasts for less than 12 months, your spouse will not be allowed to work.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN UK
The UK Universities have good scholarships. The total worth of these scholarships is over 1 million pounds. With 198 scholarships on offer, it is a great opportunity for Indian students wishing to make the most of their UK education.Students may avail these scholarships for 29 undergraduate and 169 postgraduate courses. These include Engineering, Law, Business, Art & Design, Bio-sciences, IT and more; at 40 UK institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Ranges from 1000GBP to 3000 GBP
Great India Scholarship – 5000 GBP
Ans: Most students on courses of more than 6 months will be given a passport stamp that allows them to work part-time during the term (up to 20 hours a week) and any number of hours during the vacations. For further information from UKCOSA about this topic, download the Guidance Note, ‘Students and employment’.
Q.2. Can my husband/wife/son/daughter work whilst I study in the UK?
Ans: This will depend on the amount of time you are given to study in the UK. If you are given 12 months or more, then your husband / wife / son / daughter joining you in the UK should be given a passport stamp which allows him or her to work. For further information from UKCOSA about this topic, download the Guidance Note, ‘Dependants of international students’.
Q.3. Can I stay in the UK to work after I have finished studying?
Ans: Yes. The UK offers a minimum 2 years of post-study work permit option.
It may be possible for students to stay in the UK for practical training or work experience with ‘Graduate Route VISA’. With this VISA, students completing their higher education program in summer 2021 onwards will be eligible for 2 years of stay back. This is applicable to both bachelor’s and master’s, for all areas of study.
This new rule is flexible as it does not need any student to be employed continuously in the same job on this Graduate Route VISA. There is no barrier on the kind of job the students do or the minimum salaries they earn during this time. Hence, the student gets ample time to get into the desired job or change jobs as it won’t count against them during this time.
For PhD students, The Graduate Route offers upto 3 years of stay back after completing the doctoral degree.