UK qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the world. Your UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building your future, boosting your career and prospects for a higher salary. UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to develop your potential. At a UK university you’ll be mixing with people from all over the world, whose different backgrounds and new perspectives will add to your experience.

Education System & Universities:

UK qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the world. Your UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building your future, boosting your career and prospects for a higher salary. UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to develop your potential. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. Universities, colleges and schools continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria. Many other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK. In addition to the hallowed Oxford and Cambridge, UK have a large number of other universities/Colleges which rank among the best in the world and offer a wide range of courses.

One major advantage of U.K. education is its one-year Masters Degree for almost all courses, saving you considerable time and money. Also, unlike those in other countries, most UK universities recognize the Indian education system of 3 year graduation.

Eligibility:

For Undergraduate and Post Graduate programs, English Language proficiency test (IELTS or TOEFL) are required before the university confirms admission. The IELTS is organized by the British Council and results take 2-3 weeks.

The minimum scores usually required are 6.0 to 7.0 for IELTS and 213 to 250 (CBT) for TOEFL. For MBA programs in good universities, a good GMAT score is required, in addition to IELTS or TOEFL scores and work experience of 2-3 years, in addition to decent academic performance at the Bachelor’s level.

Cost of Education:

For international students, universities set their own fees and they vary by subject and by institution. The average costs of tuition in various fields are:

Accommodation & Living Expense:

Residence Halls are large buildings, sometime divided into flats where you will have either a single room or share with another student. The room itself may be basic, and if it does not have an en-suite bathroom, communal ones will be provided. Generally the hall will provide basic furniture such as a bed, desk and chair. To move into a flat or house, tenancy agreement needs to be signed, this is a legal document outlining the terms of the tenancy. Average living costs (covering accommodation, food, clothing, books, entertainment and travel) for an international student on a degree course are £768 per month in London and £600 per month elsewhere, depending upon your lifestyle and the city of residence.

Work Prospects:

International students in the UK can now work up to twenty hours a week when studying and full time during vacations. After completion of education, students are allowed to stay back for up to two years.