At over 370 institutions in the UK, there are over 37,000 undergraduate courses offered. Study in UK for Indian students generally ranges between five popular courses that have only gained traction through the years and sustained the demand.

Architecture Building Planning

This kind of course focuses mainly on the aspects involved in planning and designing structures, and practically transforming them into physical structures. Architecture deals with utilizing a blend of creativity and scientific knowledge to develop structures of various shapes and sizes.

Business Management and Maths

As UK education consultants we have witnessed the rise in professionals choosing to pursue Business and Management programs, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. As these programs impart an advanced understanding of the field, it helps students understand the realm of business better. At the graduate level, the MBA is a means for professionals who possess significant professional experience in a Business and Management role and wish to further build on their skills to be eligible for senior positions at the companies of employment. This remains a very lucrative option and offers high returns in terms of career progression.

Computer Science

Popular among students who wish to create strong theoretical foundations in Information and Computation technologies, Computer Science degree courses often opt for study in UK. The programs often deal with a scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications.

Creative Arts

Degree programs, mostly undergraduate degrees, in Creative Arts, give students exciting opportunities to build a name and career for themselves in the domain of the creative arts. Students become specialists in creative theory and its cultural context through these programs.

Engineering

One of the most sought after and popular courses across the globe, Engineering courses lay a very strong emphasis on mathematical and scientific knowledge and using that knowledge to develop structures and buildings. Universities in UK not only encourage students to use this knowledge practically but also understand the intricate concepts surrounding this industry through design projects and networking with industry tycoons. This unique approach helps students build background skills that are extremely useful in the workplace, such as teamwork and management capability, which build a professional’s image.

Law

To have an illustrious and fulfilling career in the legal sphere, a Law degree is generally the pathway that students choose. Through this program, students garner various skills that include research, interpretation, and explanation of complex subjects, analytical thinking and practical problem solving, oral communication, negotiation, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to draft formal documents, which is an essential skill set that professionals in the vertical need to possess.

Other popular courses to study in UK include:

• English Literature and Media
• VFX
• Geography
• English Literature and Media
• History
• Languages
• Law
• Medicine & Dentistry
• Languages
• Nursing and Health
• Geography
• Politics
• Philosophy and Theology
• Animation Design
• Psychology
• Veterinary Studies and Agriculture
• Fashion Design
• Nursing and Health
• Graphic Design
• Sociology
• Sciences & Biosciences
• Veterinary Studies and Agriculture
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Graphic Design
• Animation Design
• Interior Design
• Sciences & Biosciences
• Fashion Design
• VFX

Career Opportunities in UK

Being one of the largest economies in Europe, the UK has seen a significant decline in the unemployment rate. This reflects that study in UK for Indian students is an impeccable opportunity for them to build fulfilling careers in the country.

Part-Time Employment in the UK
As per the rules of the government, enrolled students are given an allowance to work for up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time, 40 hours, during holidays or vacation time.

While part-time employment is an option for students studying in UK, those students who are pursuing a course below the degree level are allowed to work only 10 hours a week (this was initially 20 hours but has been reduced since). Foundation Degree students are exempt from this cap and are allowed 20 hours. Students who are enrolled to study in UK from India can earn around £ 5 – £ 7/hour i.e., approximately £375 – £525/month during the term. They can also work 40 hours full-time during vacation time.

As UK education consultants, we often advise students to seek relevant employment opportunities by browsing through local newspapers and job shops, as well as the Universities and C career cells. While universities in UK assist students in seeking employment opportunities, they are not guaranteed part-time employment by the University.

As per the rules of the country, students looking to study in UK for six months or less, cannot work nor extend their visas further.

Employment in the UK After Graduating

To attract international students, the UK government has altered its pre-set study visa rules for international students. Based on the new set of rules, international students from various countries, including India, are eligible to stay back for up to 2 years after the completion of their study program. Before the introduction of these new rules, students that completed their study in UK programs were allowed to stay back only for a maximum of 6 months.
As a benefit to Indian students, the new visa rules apply to students who are enrolled to and are studying any subject at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This new visa requires a student to make a new application, which compromises payments of visa and health surcharge.

A prominent benefit to studying in the UK for Indian students is that it now gives them an opportunity to stay back and seek employment within the UK. During the stay-back period, if the student secures employment, they may switch their visas to the skilled work segment, which is a route that completes itself at immigration or settlement. Moreover, this doesn’t restrict the type of jobs students are permitted to undertake.

Although universities have opened their doors to international students, academic qualifications are still the main focus for universities in the UK when it comes to accepting the academically eminent.

This new route was launched in 2021, and eligible graduates in the summer of 2021 (Academic Year 2020-21) will now be able to apply for this route. This also includes those who have already commenced their course in 2020.

Thus now, study in UK for Indian students includes an application under this route after the completion of the program. In the time allowance of the visa, the students have secure employment and then switch their visas to that of a Work one and gain exposure.

Graduates looking to build careers in the field of Information Economy, Oil & Gas, Construction, Graphic Designers, Animators, Health Care, Restaurants, Medical Consultants, etc. are those who are going to greatly benefit from this route.

Education Cost in UK

The cost to study in UK is dependent on factors, like institution, course, location and funding opportunities. The apparent cost advantage is the shorter duration of the programs.
Tuition Fees

Living Expense

(The above conversion has been done at Rs 101.50*=£ 1. Subject to change*)

Testament to the multicultural environment and equal opportunities presented to the students, the satisfaction rate of
international undergraduate students, with the cost of living in the UK , is higher than that of other study abroad destinations

offer a variety of courses across verticals, their programs have different durations. Being flexible to accommodate every student’s requirement, universities in UK also offer students the option of pursuing a Foundation Course and then deciding whether they would like to carry on studying and ‘top-up’ to a full degree, or only completing the course and moving on to employment. This offers students an option to take a break from their studies. This allows students to either return home or alternate between work and study, depending on the individual. To find out more about further education and shorter undergraduate courses, contact Edwise. As UK universities
Types of Accommodation

During education abroad, accommodation is one of the most important things that has to be factored into the total cost of  education. Many institution and universities provide their Undergraduate, as  well as Postgraduate students, with guaranteed accommodation in their Halls of Residence for at least their first year at the university, provided they inform the university within the given deadlines. This not only puts the student at ease but also the parents. These are the most common types of accommodation options.

1.   On-Campus: College hostels (self-catered or fully
   catered)
2.   Off-Campus: Renting a flat/apartment
3.   Homestay: With the Families near the institution.

Usually, organizations and universities offer stay periods that range from 40 weeks to 52 weeks. On average, an undergraduate student pursuing a 40-week long course can usually incur an expenditure of around Rs. 8 – 9 lakhs a year. While a postgraduate student may spend approximately Rs. 10 – 11 lakhs. To help students reduce the overall financial strain, there are various shops and establishments in the UK that offer a student discount. This helps students secure great deals on travel passes to help them reduce their cost of living. The option of private accommodation can prove to be more expensive than most university accommodations. As this option of accommodation isn’t inclusive of various facilities, the cost of living increases exponentially. Monthly expenses in UK definitely vary, based on the location of the university and city. As

Scholarships in UK

To help students with tuition or expenses, there are a number of scholarships available that have certain requirements and eligibility criteria to be met to be awarded. Universities in UK are usually funded by the government. This means that, in some rare cases, as the funding is purely government based, the universities have very little leeway to offer monetary compensations that are available to disburse among students in the form of bursaries and scholarships. Regardless, there are many more universities that offer a certain number of awards to their enrolled students based on their merit and performance during the course.

There is a wide range of scholarships that are offered by individual departments within a university, but apart from these, there are many special awards available that are specific to students who study in UK from India. These scholarships greatly assist students financially and are purely for Indian students.  Apart from these scholarships offered by universities, there is another important source of scholarships that are available to aspiring students. These include the British Government-sponsored awards like the Chevening Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarship, DFID scholarship. These scholarships are extremely competitive, and the deadlines are much in advance before the start of the intake.

Application Procedure in UK

Flexibility is at the core of the educationsystem in the UK. This unique system allows students to choose and combine the offered courses in UK and subjects from different study areas to accommodate their requirements. By doing so, the degree is tailored to their needs.

With four main sections, the Education System in the UK is divided to educate students at every segment of their lives. These four main parts include Primary education, Secondary education, Further education and Higher education. With education given prominence, students studying in the UK have to legally attend primary and secondary education. This section of education spans from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old.

Education Chart / Information

In UK, the “O” level is a qualification that is equivalent to SSC in India, “A” level (2 years) is a qualification that is equivalent to HSC. Usually, Bachelor’s degrees in the UK span 3 years and 4 years in the case of Sandwich programs. In the UK,  Masters courses span 1 year and PH. D degrees last 3 years.

1. Types of Certification

2. University

3. Open University

4. College and Institution of Higher
Education

5. Open College

6. College of Technology

7. Teacher Training College

8. Institute

Main Grading System Used by schools and Higher Education Institutions

In the UK, an alphabetical system is used for grading. This means that students’ performance is graded from A to E in Secondary schools in UK.

A: Excellent/Outstanding

B: Above Average

C: Average

D: Below Average

E: Failing.

Other Main Grading Systems:

1. Apart from the alphabetical grading
system, the Numerical system is also used in UK.

2. Types of degrees

3. Types of taught courses

4. Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas
(PGCert; PGDip)

5. Master (MA; MSc)

6. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

7. Types of research degrees

8. Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

9. Master of Research (MRes)

10. Professional / Taught Doctorates (DEng, DMus, DEd, DBA, DClinPsych)

11. New Route Doctorate of Philosophy(Ph.D.)

12. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. or DPhil)

13. Bachelor Degrees

14. Foundation Degrees

15. Higher National Diplomas Higher National Certificates Diplomas of Higher Education Foundation courses, Foundation years or Access/Bridging courses

Education System in UK

The education system in the UK gives students the freedom to combine courses in UK and subjects from different areas so that they can tailor their degree to their own needs.The Education System in the UK is divided into four main parts, Primary education, Secondary education, Further education and Higher education. Students in the UK have to legally attend primary and secondary education which runs from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old.

Education Chart / Information

In UK, the “O” level is equivalent to SSC, “A” levels (2 years) is equivalent to HSC, Bachelor’s is for 3 years, 4 years are Sandwich programs, Masters are for 1 year and PH. D for 3 years.
1. Types of Certification
2. University
3. Open University
4. College and Institution of Higher Education
5. Open College
6. College of Technology
7. Teacher Training College
8. Institute

Grading System

The alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E in Secondary schools in UK
A: Excellent/Outstanding
B: Above Average
C: Average
D: Below Average
E: Failing.

Main Grading System Used by Higher Education Institutions:

Study in UK for Indian students can be confusing due to the grading system. In UK, the Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E
A: Excellent/Outstanding
B: Above Average
C: Average
D: Below Average
E: Failing.

Other Main Grading Systems:

1. Apart from the alphabetical grading system, the Numerical system is also used in UK.
2. Types of degrees
3. Types of taught courses
4. Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas (PGCert; PGDip)
5. Master (MA; MSc)
6. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
7. Types of research degrees
8. Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
9. Master of Research (MRes)
10. Professional / Taught Doctorates (DEng, DMus, DEd, DBA, DClinPsych)
11. New Route Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
12. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. or DPhil)
13. Bachelor Degrees
14. Foundation Degrees
15. Higher National Diplomas Higher National Certificates Diplomas of Higher Education Foundation courses, Foundation years or Access/Bridging courses

UK Student Visa

To facilitate the growth of international education in the UK, the Immigration Route for students was reformed by the British government on 5th Oct’2020. The initial Tier 4 route has now been changed and is now being known as the Student Route.

The new Points, based Immigration System, comprises of the following:
1. Students must highlight and display proof of receiving an offer from an approved educational institution, which can be found on the country’s website.

2. Presenting financial prowess, the students have to show proof that they can support themselves financially during their study in UK and won’t face any financial difficulties during their stay.

3. Students must display adequate English language proficiency by presenting their proficiency test score cards or reports.

4. In totality, students are required to gather 70 points to secure a student visa.

Beginning in 2021, this new graduate visa route is set to be launched. As per this new education route, students who havecompleted their study in UK are eligible to stay back for a period of 2 years. Students who complete their Ph.D. programs at universities in UK are eligible to stay back for 3 years.

• As UK education consultants, we receive a plethora of questions about study in UK. Here are some of these questions: 

Are there any benefits offered to international students when they decide to study in UK?

As International students, there are 2main benefits that they receive:
NHS (National Health Service): As per guidelines and rules issued by the Government, every international student that pursues study in UK for 6 months or more, qualifies and is eligible for Health Care. While there is a nominal charge for this, the amount is included in the fees paid at the time of Visa application.
National Union of Students: The NUS negotiates a variety of discounts for their student members on things like books, stationery, food, clothes, travel and entertainment. All students are entitled to free NUS membership. This reduces the financial strain on students.

• As a student looking to study in UK will I get a refund if my visa is refused?

In case of a visa rejection, the deposit paid to the university will be refunded. To avail the refund, the student is required to send the institution a copy of their visa refusal letter from the High Commission. Some institutions deduct a small amount usually no more than £ 100 for administrative charges.

• How can I found my study in UK?

There are various methods to finance and fund your education abroad and study in UK. With a high quality education, international exposure and the opportunity to boost one’s career prospects, there are many benefits of studying in UK. Study in UK for Indian students is an investment that can be funded through family funds, bank loans, scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships etc. To fund their education, students may also avail bank loans, or use their savings accounts and fixed deposits maintained for a minimum period of 28 days. To help students finance their education, most nationalized banks offer student loans at competitive rates for considerable time periods. This not only boosts overseas education but allows more students to seize the opportunity of studying in the UK. As the loan amounts are usually big, these require a collateral security to be pledged. Students can also consider the option and possibility of choosing to avail of an international bank loan. For further details kindly ask your Edwise counsellor.

• Should I pay a deposit?

To secure their admission, there are some universities in UK that require the students to pay part of their tuition fees in advance as a deposit to secure their position on the program. As UK education consultants, we recommend that all students make deposit payment as it positively aids in securing a student visa.

• How are the Universities in UK rated?

Though there are many highly ranked UK Universities, there is no specific formal ranking system. The responsibility of monitoring and controlling and ensuring that the high quality of education provided is maintained, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education mandates the universities. The Government conducts a Research Assessment Exercise once every 5 years. This determines and analyses the level of research activity within a university department. Through this assessment, departments are graded as high as 5* and as low as 1. There are other organizations like General League Tables that are prepared by newspapers like the Sunday Times and Financial Times, that can also be checked, as they too rank universities after analyzing specific parameters

• How do I work out the cost to study in UK from India?

To study in UK, the cost of education that includes the total tuition fee for the first twelve months and food and maintenance for the first nine months can be calculated with a base amount of GBP 1015 -/ GBP 1265 per month (as the case may be) irrespective of the length of your program. If the program that the student has enrolled to is less than 9 months, the amount can be calculated proportionately.