India Admissions

Studying in UK

United Kingdom is famous for providing quality education. World famous Cambridge university, Oxford university and many other prestigious universities are attraction foreign students. Number of scholarships offered by universities and other institutions is also more UK. Every year good number of people goes to UK for higher studies from India. In 2010, more than 50,000 student visas were issued. Universities and educational institutions in England, Scotland, Wales and North Ireland attract international students. More than 170 higher education institutions and 500 other institutions offer unique and special courses to international students. Quality is given primary importance in the courses that are offered in UK. Importance is also given to improve practical skills of the students along with lessons. By the time a student completed his course, he will gain knowledge in all the topics. That is the reason why UK degrees are international recognized. One year master degrees are the special attraction of UK.

Quality standards and accreditation of institutes in UK

The duty of various independent organizations in United Kingdom is to observe various educational institutions and courses and issue accreditation. Every university in UK should follow the quality standards as per the guidelines of Programs Quality Assurance Agency. Institutions in Scotland are supervised by Her Majetsty Inspectorate of Education. UK Independent Schools, UK Independent Sixth form and Tutorial colleges are supervised by Independent Schools Council, British Accreditation Council etc. For English language teaching centers, accreditation is issued by ‘Accreditation UK’.

Selection of courses and institutions for Studying in UK

• Candidates who want to study in United Kingdom should select the course as per their interest and the future of the course.
• Candidates should prepare a list of 10 – 15 institutes/universities that are offering the course of their interest.
• Through internet they should collect the information about the institutions.
• Institutes should be shortlisted based on the factors like accreditation to the courses and institutes.
• Doubts can be cleared by approaching the representatives of various institutes or student relation department staff.

Popular courses in UK

• MBA
• Engineering and Technology courses
• IT and Computer science
• Hotel management and hospitality
• General Management Business
• Physiotherapy
• Applied and Pure sciences
• Health and Medicine courses
• Sports and Sports management
• Mass communication and Media
• Creative arts and design courses

Educational course fee in UK

Fee structure changes depending on the educational institutions, courses and duration. Though fee is more in some institutions, the quality standards of the education are also high.

Fee for post graduate courses in UK

• Arts and Humanity: 7,000 – 12,000 pounds
• Science: 7,500 – 25,000 pounds
• Clinical: 10,000 – 33,000
• MBA: 4,000 – 34,000

Accommodation expenses in UK

• Monthly rent for one room: Rs. 28,328
• Monthly Travel card: Rs, 4,070
• Mac burger: Rs. 158 each
• Cinema Ticket: Rs. 539

Admission to UK universities/institutions

Admissions for almost all courses in the universities/institutions in United Kingdom begin in September/October months. TOEFL/IELTS score is not compulsory for admission into most of the universities in UK. If the student could manage to get ILETS score between 6 and 705 bonds, the chances of admission can be improved. Candidates who secured good marks in intermediate level English also have good chances for getting admissions. Application procedure for admission into UK universities/institutions should start as early as possible by the candidates. Applications for universities/Institutions of their choice should be sent at least eight to ten months before the commencement of academic years. Various institutes announce the session admission list for September/October sessions, four to five months before. As soon as the admission information is received, the students should apply for visa.

Useful websites for UK admissions

• education.gov.uk
• educationuk.org
• britishcouncil.org
• www. ucas.ac.uk
• vfsuk.in.com
• direct.gov.uk

Issue of applications for admission into various universities/institutes in UK begins in October. Last date for receiving applications is till the end of March-June. Students have to get the visa at least three months before the commencement of semester. Session begins in September/October months every year.

Prestigious universities/institutions in UK

• University of Cambridge – http://  www. cam.ac.uk/
• University of oxford – http: // www. ox.ac.uk/
• Imperial college London – http:// www3.imperial.ac.uk/
• University college of London – http:// www .ucl.ac.uk/
• Kings college of London – http: // www. kcl.ac.uk/
• University of Edinburgh – http: // www. ed.ac.uk/home
• University of Bristol – http: // www. bris.ac.uk/

University of Manchester – http: // www. Manchester.ac.uk/