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Study in United Kingdom

Discover a world-class education in the UK, a renowned global hub for excellence in education and research.

The United Kingdom (UK) is home to some of the world’s oldest universities and colleges having their roots in the 12th and 13th centuries. Coming from such a strong legacy, study in UK has become a benchmark for other countries.

Student visa requirements for United kingdom

Tier 4 (General)
student visa

Students aged 16 or over who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor

Three months before the start of your course

Up to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer.
Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months

Cost of studying in United Kingdom

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Your expenditure on tuition fees depends on the type of qualification and university or school you opt for. There are many high-ranking universities and colleges in the UK with their own fee structures. Here’s the basic cost of studying.

If you want to bring down your educational expenses, it is best to apply to various scholarships available for Indian students.

01
Undergraduate bachelor’s degree
GBP 10,000 to GBP 20,000 per year
02
Postgraduate master's degree
GBP 10,000 to GBP 20,000 per year
03
Doctoral degree
GBP 15,000 to GBP 24,000 per year
Australia Study Program
Average fees in AUD*

Scholarships to study in United Kingdom

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For Study in UK, the amount of money available and the type of award varies between institutions. Certain research programs may provide up to 100% of the tuition fee besides covering a part of your living expenditures.

Here are some popular government scholarship programs you can apply to study in UK as an Indian student:

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Chevening Scholarship 

​Supports talented professionals who have shown prior leadership skills and exceptional performance in their respective fields. With Chevening, you can apply for a scholarship or fellowship, the selection of which is done by the high commission and British embassies.

02
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship

​The commonwealth scholarship aims to give international students from commonwealth countries a chance to pursue postgraduate degrees in the UK. Basically, the scholarship scheme caters to students from commonwealth nations to study in the UK.

03
GREAT Scholarship

This scholarship is jointly funded by the UK Government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council under the Study UK campaign. This program includes 99 postgraduate scholarships from 36 UK universities in a variety of subjects. However, for Indian students, 12 of the UK higher education institutions are offering 13 postgraduate scholarships.

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Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships (CWIT)

​Charles Wallace India trust scholarships (CWIT) is the scholarship fund of Charles Wallace India Trust that provides grants to Indian students currently living in India in the early or middle stages of their career and either working or studying in the heritage conservation, arts, or humanities.

Name of the scholarships
Description

Intakes in United Kingdom

Intakes                                                     Duration

                                                              

Autumn/Fall intake                            September to December

Spring intake                                        January to April

Summer intake                                    April to June

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Top courses to study in United Kingdom

With world-class universities, experienced faculties, and multiple opportunities in different fields, the UK is a top choice among international students. Know all the popular study abroad courses of UK universities so you can make the best of your career choice 

  • Business management

  • Engineering and technology

  • Medicine

  • Law

  • Social Sciences

  • Media and communication

Top universities to study in UK

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When deciding which university to study in UK at, it is crucial that you also look at the world university rankings. This helps you compare and understand where a university ranks and how your desired institution fares on the global map. Here are the top UK universities according to QS World University Rankings 2023

01
University of Oxford
4
02
University of Cambridge
2
03
Imperial College London
6
04
UCL (University College London)
8
05
The University of Edinburgh
15
Institution
QS Ranking 2023 (Globally)

Job prospects in UK

The UK is a hub of opportunities for international students. According to the data from the World Bank, the UK is the 5th largest economy in the world, which makes it a perfect place for building a successful career.

Cost of living in United Kingdom

Living expenses

According to the Human Development Index 2022 and the Quality-of-Life Index 2022, Australia is ranked among the top 10 nations*, which implies Australia is counted in the top countries in terms of GDP, education system, and purchasing power parity index. So, along with the high level of income, it enjoys an excellent quality of health awareness, the medical system, and political stability. So, excited? 

Bills (electric/ gas/ water)
£40 - £50
Food and housekeeping
$10 to $20
TV license (mandatory with TV or watching BBC online)
£12.56 (or £150.50 per year)
Mobile phone
£15 - £50
Monthly cost

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