The UK has multiple varieties of higher education opportunities to offer students that the universities offer various degree programs for students. In the UK most undergraduate degree programs take three years to finish; however, the “sandwich course” is increasing in popularity, which is four years and involves one year in the work place (normally in their third year). In Scotland the courses are four years in length for undergraduate programs. For graduate or masters programs they are generally shorter in length and undertaken after graduation of your undergraduate program. Some professional degrees like medicine, veterinary, law etc. have longer programs that can be as much as five years. International students from the world except EU will have to pay the full school fees which will vary depending on the school. Most UK higher education courses are taught by universities; most of the courses are also taught at colleges, specialist art institutions, business schools and agricultural colleges.
The approximate cost of study and living is mentioned below:Map of United Kingdom
Undergraduate courses fee: GBP 8,000 – GBP 16,000 per year
Post graduate courses fee: GBP 8,000 – GBP 25,000 per year
Living costs: GBP 700 - GBP 900
Major Intake: September/OctoberMap of United Kingdom
Next Intake: Jan/Feb – few universities offer in this intake
International students seeking to study in UK must be fluent in English. An IELTS, TOEFL or other English proficiency exams scores is required for admission and visa. If students have secured good grades in 10th and 12th in English then some universities consider that as well towards English proficiency.
International Students studying at recognised bodies (universities) will retain their right to work 20 hours a week part-time and to do work placements where the study. Students at publicly funded FE colleges will continue to be able to work 10 hours a week part-time. Spouse of the student can also work if the duration of the course is more than 1 year. UKBA has introduced Tier 2 of point based system whereby student who graduates from UK University will be able to take graduate level job in the UK with the registered companies earning a minimum of £ 20,000 a year. After completion of course students are allowed to stay for a period of 4 months in order to secure a permanent job for £20,000 per year or more to be eligible for work permit.