Study in UK

UNITED KINGDOM

Spreading over a region of 2.5 lakh square kilometers, United Kingdom (commonly called Britain) is a diverse land with multiple cultures and creeds brooding together. It is a land where a number of Ā people in search of better employability and opportunities, find their solace. To be able to Study in Uk is a dream come true for many!

United Kingdom is a friendly and welcoming land with more than 40% non-European students at the postgraduate level.

Economy

UK is among the largest economy in the world , coming fifth globally in terms of GDP(gross domestic product) . It is a highly developed market-oriented economy and one of the most globalized economies. It is conjointly composed of the economies of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

In 2018 , its economic freedom score is 78.0 , making it the eighth freest in 2018 economic score .In general ,government policies in UK do not interfere with foreign investment , i.e., domestic and foreign investors are both treated equally .

The United Kingdom, particularly London has traditionally been a world financial Centre.

Why Study in UK ?

  • Four of the top six universities in the world are in the UK (QS World University Rankings).
  • Courses in the UK are generally shorter than many other countries, helping to reduce tuition fees and accommodation costs.
  • You get the opportunity to be taught by the world’s leading academics and experts
  • Culturally diverse land with multiple cultures , faiths and languages thriving together .
  • United Kingdom has got some of the best research facilities and researchersĀ 
  • UK degrees can be tailored to your interests and often include specialized modules.
  • Scholarships are available for foreign nationals to fund their study. Students can avail up to 100 percent scholarships in some universities.
  • WORK OPPURTUNITIES :An international student is allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during school term, and up to full-time when school is out of term .
  • COST OF EDUCATION -for an international student in the UK is generally lower compared to the USA and other countries.Ā 

Because your degree will generally take less time to complete in the UK than in other countries, this will also save you money.Ā 

Living and accommodation costs while Studying in UK

  • Living cost is relatively cheap compared to some other European countries. However, in the major cities like London are more expensive to live in.
  • The accommodation expenses in UK are generally Ā£250 to Ā£700 per month per person.
  • Major cities like London, Manchester, however are more expensive compared to other places in the United Kingdom.
Stay-back opportunities are rapidly growing in the UK:-

In 2015, LondonĀ Mayer Boris JohnsonĀ has recommended a Commonwealth work visa for Indian students which will permit them to work for two years after getting a degree from British University by which he hopes toĀ  address the Ā sharp descent in foreign students coming to study in that country.

You can now stay in the UK after completing graduation if you hold a job offer with an annual salary of at least 20,800 pounds i.e., Rs. 18.3 lakh). There is no limit on the number of international students who can stay in the UK upon completion of their course. In order to work in the UK after completing your studies, you need to switch from a Tier 4 Visa to a Tier 2 General Visa.

Top 5 Universities to Study in UK are:
  1. University of Oxford
  2. University of Cambridge
  3. Imperial college London
  4. University College London
  5. London School of Economics and Political Science

 

  • UK alone has 4 out of the total 20 Best Universities in the world. Many of its Universities rank in the top 100 globally making it one of the best study destinations academically.
Exclusive Benefits for Indian Students to study in UK:
  • Indian students in the UK are eligible to receiveĀ free medicalĀ treatment byby the National Health Service (NHS) if enrolled in a full-time course.
  • Indian students need not worry about expensive tuition fees and neither do they need to lose sleep , as there are many scholarships that you can apply to, especially at postgraduate and research level, to support your study and cost of living costs.

When to apply to study in UK?

The academic year in the UK runs from September to July. The majority of university courses in London begin in September, although some courses also begin in January and February.

Entry Requirements: to know about the specific entry requirements suiting to your needsĀ  and merits Ā , visitĀ  https://www.myedugate.inĀ  .