Why study in the UK?

• 20 QS Ranking Universities
• Most Affordable Fees
• PSW Visa Is For 2-3 Years
• Avail Scholarship Programs Starting From 10,000 £
• Work 20-40 Hours Per Week While Studying

 

About the UK for UK Student Visa

The United Kingdom is regarded as a world leader in many areas of education, including science, art and design, business and management, law, and finance. The name Britain refers to the United Kingdom as a whole. The UK is reputed for its excellent quality of education, interaction, teaching, and methodology, top-ranking universities, and excellent student satisfaction. Students are choosing to migrate to the UK for their studies as it provides them with better facilities.

The UK universities have ranked high in the recent QS ranking, Times Higher Education Ranking, and Academic Ranking of World Universities. Further, degrees earned from the country are globally recognized and preferred by students worldwide.

UK education also offers students vast research and development to build critical and analytical thinking. The responsibility of UK education is segregated in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. All these four regions have different education systems, qualifications, and laws. However, all universities have to follow the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), which ensures student feedback and improves the areas they need to catch up. 

 

Why apply for a UK Student visa?

• Work while studying
• Access government funding healthcare
• Extended stay for five years
• Improved employment prospect
• Bring your family members.
• Multicultural Learning Environment
• Leading academics and top resources
• Increased job prospects

 

Types of UK student visa

There are three types of UK student visas:

• Student route visa (formerly the Tier 4 General student visa) – This visa opts to study for a university course over six months.
• Child student visa (also Tier 4)-  This visa is required for children under 18 who want to study in the UK.
• Short-term study visa- This visa is opted for when the study course is shorter than 12 months.

 

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Top Universities in the UK as per QS Ranking 2024

Rank	University	Overall Score
2	University of Cambridge	99.2
3	University of Oxford	98.9
6	Imperial College London	97.8
9	University College London (UCL)	92.4
22	The University of Edinburgh	86.1
32	The University of Manchester	82.2
40	King’s College London	79.3
45	The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)	76.9
55	University of Bristol	72.4
67	The University of Warwick	68.6
75	University of Leeds	65.5
76	University of Glasgow	65.2
78	Durham University	65.1
81	University of Southampton	63.5
84	University of Birmingham	63
95	University of St Andrews	61
100	University of Nottingham	60.4
104	The University of Sheffield	59.7
110	Newcastle University	58.6
122	Lancaster University	55.7
145	Queen Mary University of London	51.9
148	University of Bath	51.8
153	University of Exeter	50.9
154	Cardiff University	50.5
167	University of York	49.4
169	University of Reading	48.9
176	University of Liverpool	48.5
202	Queen’s University Belfast	45.8
208	University of Aberdeen	44.6
212	Loughborough University	44.2
218	University of Sussex	43.1
235	Heriot-Watt University	41.2
244	University of Surrey	39.9
272	University of Leicester	37.3
276	University of Strathclyde	37
295	University of East Anglia (UEA)	35.4
307	Swansea University	33.9
328	City, University of London	32.6
336	University of Kent	32.2
343	Brunel University London	31.9
374	Birkbeck, University of London	29.7
413	Oxford Brookes University	27.1
413	Royal Holloway University of London	27.1
431	University of Stirling	26.2
441	University of Dundee	25.9
446	Aston University	25.7
459	Essex, University of	25.1
481	Bangor University	23.9
498	Ulster University	23.2
502	University of Portsmouth	23.1
511	SOAS University of London	22.8
523	University of Hull	22.5
548	Northumbria University at Newcastle	21.4
561	University of Plymouth	21
567	University of Huddersfield	20.8
571	Coventry University	20.7
590	Manchester Metropolitan University	20.1
593	Goldsmiths, University of London	20
595	Nottingham Trent University	19.9

 

UK Public Universities

Public Universities in the UK [Low Tuition Fee]	Public Universities in the UK [Without IELTS]	Public Universities in London
Staffordshire University	University of Greenwich	City, University of London
London Metropolitan University	University of Central Lancashire	Royal Holloway, University of London
The University of Bolton	University of Northampton	Brunel University, London
Coventry University	Robert Gordon University	London School of Economics and Political Science
Leeds Trinity University	Portsmouth University	Goldsmith's College, University of London
University of Cumbria	Northumbria University	Kingston University, London
Buckinghamshire New University	University of Plymouth	School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
	Brunel University	King's College London
		Queen Mary University of London
		Middlesex University, London

 

UK Study Intakes

The UK has three different types of study intakes: 

• January
• September
• May

The primary intake, September, has the highest number of students. The second intake is in January, with elective courses. The last intake, only for universities and courses, is the least preferred UK intake.

UK Intakes	Duration	Applications open
September Intake/Fall Intake	September to December	December-July
January Intake/Winter Intake	January to April	September-November
May Intake/Spring Intake	May to August	October-November

 

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UK PSW or Graduate Visa

PSW is also known as a Graduate visa in the UK. This visa allows a student to stay and look for jobs. In the UK, a graduate visa lasts up to 2 years. 

If a student has a Ph.D. or other doctoral qualifications, it will last for three years. 

The PSW or Graduate visa cannot be extended but can be switched to a Skilled Worker visa. 

With PSW, a student can: 

• Work in most jobs
• Look for work
• Be self-employed
• Continue living in the UK with your partner and children if they’re eligible
• Do voluntary work
• Travel abroad and return to the UK

If the chosen course is not eligible for a student visa, an individual can also study with a graduate visa. 

 

Requirements for UK student visa

• A valid passport and any other documentation that is required to travel.
• Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) and its reference number.
• Proof of funds to support the living expenses and course costs.
• The funds need to be maintained for at least 28 days.       
• The university will ask for additional documentation if required.

 

How to apply for UK Student visa?

• Step 1: Check your eligibility to apply for the UK Visa.
• Step 2: Get ready with all the required documents.
• Step 3: Apply for a visa in UK online.
• Step 4: Wait for the approval status.
• Step 5: Fly to UK for your education.

 

Cost of UK Student Visa

UK Student visa	Cost of UK student visa
Student visa	£348
A Child Student (Tier 4)	£348
Short-term student visas	£97 for 6 months or £186 for 11 months

 

Processing time of UK student visa

Types of visa	Processing time
Student visa	4 weeks
A Child Student (Tier 4)	4weeks
Short-term student visas	6 months- 11 months.

 

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