Study in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a country and sovereign state situated off the northwest coast of Europe.The United Kingdom is a political union made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales (Great Britain) and Northern Ireland. The capital city is London. The two official languages in Britain are English and Welsh, English being the most widely spoken. Scottish Gaelic is also spoken in some parts of Scotland. The United Kingdom has a highly industrialized economy and the seventh-largest gross domestic product in the world. It is the third most populous state in the European Union.
With the UK attracting thousands of international students every year, GSC is here to provide the most thorough UK student visa and UK educational services available. In addition to the world’s leading Immigration Consultants, we employ dedicated teams of Student Counsellors who are trained to provide you with the assistance you need to successfully apply for and attend school in the UK. To find out more about how we can help you with your plans for college or university in the UK, click on the link below and take the free visa assessment. You’ll be contacted directly by one of our consultants who will work with you personally from initial enquiry to beginning your studies in the UK.
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Over the past academic year, a total of well over 420,000 international students attended school in the UK. As this number is expected to increase, competition for UK student visas will as well. Whether you wish to attend a university in London or college in Leeds, the professionals at GSC are prepared to help you make the most of your efforts to attend school in the UK – read below to find out how we can help you.
Undergraduate study
Degrees are the most popular undergraduate qualification in the UK. They are academic courses, usually studied over three years in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, or four years in Scotland (where the title master's degree may be awarded).
University International Foundation Year courses help to bridge any gaps between qualifications already held and the ones needed to begin a degree course at a UK university.
Postgraduate study
Pre-master's courses can last from one term to a complete academic year and cover academic study, cultural instruction and language training. Many courses will guarantee progression onto a master's course at a particular university.
Postgraduate certificate or diplomas (PG Cert/Dip) are one-year taught postgraduate courses that don't usually involve research. They're often accepted as professional qualifications in the relevant field, such as education or management, giving you a fantastic head start in your chosen career.
Taught master's (MA, MSc, LLM, MEd etc) courses generally last for one year and consist of two elements: you'll complete a number of modules and produce a dissertation from original research.
Research master's (MRes, MPhil) is a master's degree by research. You will devote the entire year to research. Your final mark will be determined by the quality of your dissertation.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a specialist business taught master's course. It's the best-known and most popular postgraduate qualification.
Doctorate (PhD) will take you three to four years to complete, during which you'll be working on a single research project.
New Route PhDs include taught elements as well as a research project and give you the opportunity to undertake interdisciplinary study.
Finding the UK university that best meets your needs
Even if you’ve selected an area of study, finding the right school in the UK can be challenging; with more than 350 universities spread across the constituent countries, the decision becomes even more difficult without qualified guidance. To help you manage this important decision, GSC’ Professional Consultants are prepared to help you select the UK college or university that best suits your needs. We utilize a network of professional education contacts across the UK, and work with you personally to help you put your plan to study in the UK into action. From finding the right program at the right university, through to applying and enrolling, GSC will provide you with the highest standard of assistance available.
Securing the appropriate UK student visa
Applying for the proper UK student visa is critical to your plans to study in the UK. With several possible visa options and thousands of applicants competing for student visas, you need to ensure that every aspect of the process is handled properly and completed in full. GSC’ staff that include former Immigration Officials and Solicitors, and our professionals are backed by solid expertise and years of successful experience. To find out how we can help with your UK student visa application, click on the link at the bottom of the page and take the free assessment. For additional information about the UK student visa, please click here.
There is a wide range of scholarships available for international students to study in the UK, ranging from school education to PhD study. Key scholarships and sources of information follow.
British Chevening Scholarships administered by the British Council for students studying for a Postgraduate Diploma or a Master’s degree. Further information can be obtained from the British Council.
Other scholarships can be found at the Education UK page atwww.educationuk.org.
Why study in United Kingdom?
The UK offers a world-renowned education system, with qualifications that can make a phenomenal difference to your career. UK education is one of the oldest and well recognized throughout the world. Though the courses are for a shorter period as compared to those of the US Universities, they are intensive and save time and money of an extra year. There are 1000's of courses to choose from different Universities, in different places. This gives a student a choice of courses as well as locations to suit their personal preference. In addition, if a student does not meet the eligibility criteria of the University, there is a wide range of foundation and bridging courses that one can choose from, in order to enter into a degree program. The process of applying is also simple.
What is a Highly Trusted sponsor ?
The Highly Trusted sponsors scheme came into operation on 6 April 2010. Only education providers that are Highly Trusted sponsors are allowed to provide courses with work placements that are below degree level. All publicly funded (ie state-sector) education providers are automatically enrolled on this scheme, while private-sector education providers have to apply to join.
Since April 2012, students from non-EEA countries can only be accepted for a UK student visa if they are applying to a university or college rated Highly Trusted by the UKBA.
How much are tuition fees for an undergraduate or postgraduate course in the UK ?
For each academic year, you can expect to pay £8,000 to £13,000 in fees for classroom-based courses, £9,000 to £16,000 for laboratory or workshop-based courses and £11,000 to over £26,000 for clinical courses.
What is the minimum IELTS score required to get into a UK Institution ?
Though the requirement is university specific, a minimum overall score of 6.0 is recommended.
Can I work while studying in UK ?
International students can work up to 20 hours a week as a part of their work experience. They can also take holiday work during vacations.
What is the procedure to get a Student Visa for UK ?
Candidates seeking student visa for UK, visa applications have to be made on IM2A forms, which are available free of cost at the British Embassies. This form has to be filled up by the student and submitted to the embassy, along with the Visa application fee and the required documents :
1. A letter of acceptance from the institution confirming your place for the program in the institution
2. Financial documents as evidence that you can meet with the course fee structure and can support yourself during your stay.
