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UK education are recognized and respected throughout the world. Your UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building your future, boosting your career and prospects for a higher salary. UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to develop your potential. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. Universities, colleges and schools continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria. Many other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK.

 

Why should you study in the UK?

UK - Destination for Education
UK qualifications are recognised and respected all over the world. It is the oldest established educational system & provides a solid foundation for all skills required to do well and succeed in a globalised world economy.
  WORLD CLASS QUALIFICATION :
  • The international alumni from UK institutions includes many leading politicians, thinkers and business people who have had an important influence on the world such as Bill Clinton (former President of the USA), Wole Soyinka (Nobel prize-winning author) and Imran Khan (cricket legend and politician).
  • The sheer variety of specialisations means finding a course that suits your real interests, your ambitions and passions.
MODERN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT :
  • Employers want employees who can think effectively, creatively and independently.
  • UK institutions use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to encourage independence, as well as mastery of the subject.
  • Students are expected to use the information they are given to stimulate their original thinking.
QUALITY OF EDUCATION :
  • The education system provides facilities such as international students societies, planned social activities, academic support, and academic counsellors. UK has one of the lowest 'drop out rates.
  • Its quality is unrivaled throughout the world.
  • Encourages relevant skills that are marketable and sought by today's top companies.
AFFORDABLE :
  • Realisation of earning potentials sooner.
  • Numerous Scholarships and bursaries offered by UK institutions.
  • Almost free health care by National Health Service.
  • Student discount facilities provided free through National Union of Students  membership for all students.
CHOICE :
  • Vast choice of institutions, academics and subjects.
  • Flexible programs.
  • Diverse, stable social environment.
MULTICULTURAL :
  • Cosmopolitan place to live.
  • Home to numerous ethnic groups and nationalities from around the world.
  • Tolerant, stable society where students learn about diverse range of people.
DURATION :
  • Compared to other educational destinations shorter duration programs.
  • Undergraduate - 3 years, Postgraduate - 1 year.

Education System

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
UNDERGRADUATE :
  • 65% and above for humanities in XIIth.
  • 70 - 80% and above for Science, Commerce, Engg in Std. XII / Diploma.
  • 2nd class could also be considered by some Universities if there is some additional qualification / experience.
  • Completed / will complete 18 years of age before joining a degree program.
POSTGRADUATE :
  • 60% and above in 1st degree is required by most of the Universities for Masters and Research courses.
  • Some may even take students at 55% and above in the 1st degree.
  • GMAT scores ranging between 500 - 650 by many Universities for Management Programs if required.
  • Full time work experience of at least 1 - 3 years after 1st degree required by many Universities for Management Programs (MBA). The same may vary from University to University
  • For Management Programs (MBA), some Universities have a minimum entry age of 25 years.

English Requirment :

  • IELTS minimum score of 6.5 for Postgraduate and 6.0 for Undergraduate Studies.
  • TOEFL score of 237 for Postgraduate and 223 for Undergraduate Studies.
  • Exemption is possible if student has scored above 70% in English language in the XII std. (English Medium) & if medium of instruction throughout school & college was English.

How to Apply in UK
APPLYING FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES :
  • Applications are made only through UCAS (only 1 application can be made in an academic year).
  • It is an online application method.
  • One can apply to 6 different Universities on the same application form.
  • A fee of £ 15 is charged by UCAS to process applications and £ 5 if applying to just one University.
  • Final Deadlines:
    1. Art and design - 24th March
    2. Oxford / Cambridge - 15th October
    3. Other programs - 30th June

SANDWICH AND FOUNDATION PROGRAMS :

Sandwich programs are made up of a combination of periods of study and time spent in industry. So the course duration extends to 4 years instead of the usual 3 years.

Foundation programs are of 1 year duration and are generally tailored for students as an alternative route to bridge between one's own qualification and which is required for entry for a degree program in a university / college.

Please note that it is advisable to meet the 1st Deadline which is 15th Jan.

Students are strongly advised to apply sooner as the application process may take time due to Universities getting an overwhelming number of applications.
APPLYING FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES :
  • Application Forms available at Edwise offices free of cost.
  • One can apply to numerous Universities.
  • Very few Universities charge an application process fee.
  • Deadlines:
    • Certain Universities have deadlines
    • Most Universities do not have deadlines but it is advised to apply at least 6/8 months in advance (especially if applying to a Popular University).

INTAKES :

The main intake offered by all Universities is September / October few Universities offer Jan / Feb intake also.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR AN APPLICATION :

  • Attested copies of mark sheets of Std X, XII, and all the 3 / 4 / 5 years of the Bachelors degree. Edwise counselors can attest these for you, on sighting the originals.
  • At least 2 Academic reference letters from professors who have taught you most recently. One reference in case of UG application on the UCAS application form itself.
  • If you have work experience then at least one work recommendation from the employer who knows you well and can comment on your professional abilities.
  • Statement of Purpose.
  • Curriculum Vitae / Resume.
  • Photocopied score reports of GMAT / IELTS / TOEFL if available / required.
  • Portfolio (in case of Students applying for art and design courses).
  • Others (certificates / achievements at the State and National Level and extra curricular activities).
Scholarships
UK universities are generally government funded which mostly means limited funds available for the university to disburse among students as bursaries and scholarships. Still most universities do have certain awards which are given to students based on their merits as well as performance during the course. Some of the UK universities also have special awards for Indian students besides the ones which individual departments may offer to students coming there to pursue their further studies. Another important source of scholarship are the British Government sponsored awards like the Chevening Scholarship Commonwealth Scholarship, DFID Scholarship. These are extremely competitive and the deadlines are much in advance of the session.
UNDERGRADUATE :
  • Merit based.
  • Universities offer part bursaries for certain courses and are limited in number.
  • The Undergraduate and Vocation Scholarship Scheme (UVS) which more than 60 universities offer in collaboration with the British Government.
  • Different University Scholarship have their respective deadlines.
POSTGRADUATE :
  • British Chevening: for deserving students wishing to pursue Research / Taught Postgraduate Courses.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Plans are for citizens of Commonwealth Countries.
  • Shared Scholarships scheme for taught postgraduate course which are shared with British Universities.
  • Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) for postgraduate research.
  • University - based scholarships are in the form of part bursaries which vary from £ 1000 - £ 2500 rebate in the tuition fee.
WEBSITE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS :
Employment in UK
TWES "Training and Work Experience Scheme" which was initiated in 1999. It states that if an international student (Non - European) is able to find a job relevant to his field of study in the UK with a British - based employer, that student can stay on and work full time through this particular scheme for a maximum period of 2 years. Only an employer based in UK can apply for a TWES permit. Recruitment or employment agencies and other similar businesses cannot apply for the TWES permit. TWES permits are normally issued for a person to do work based training for a professional or specialist qualification. TWES permits are only approved on the clear understanding that the person intends to return overseas at the end of the agreed period.

IGS "International Graduate Scheme" will enable international students who have acquired a bachelor degree or higher qualification in any subject from a recognized UK higher education institution to be able to apply to stay on to work in the UK for up to one year.

It will be a transitional route from studying in the UK into skilled work. Extensions of the leave in the category will not be permitted and it will itself be a route to settlement.

FRESH TALENT INITIATIVE :  Working in Scotland Scheme is part of the Scottish Executive's Fresh Talent initiative. It encourages people to consider living and working in Scotland as well as supporting efforts to retain indigenous people who wish to begin, or to further, their careers in Scotland. It is open for all Non EEA nationals with an HND, Degree Course, Master, PhDs at a Scottish University and have lived in Scotland during their studies to apply to stay in Scotland for up to two years after completing their studies to seek and undertake work.

For more information log on to

HSMP "HIGHLY SKILLED MIGRANTS PROGRAMME" A small minority of students will be able to apply under this scheme. The programme is designed for all individuals with exceptional personal skills and experience to seek and undertake work in the UK without a Work Permit. You must achieve 65 points under the criteria of the scheme to qualify and you can selfassess your score before you apply. Although you must show the efforts you have made so far in finding work, you need not necessarily have a job offer.

The areas where one can earn points are in the educational background and qualifications, graduate or specialist level work experience and past earnings. There is a 10-points allowance for an application with a partner who has a degree or has previously been employed in a graduate level job.

If you are under 28 years old, there is a separate criterion for work experience and past earnings to the standard assessment and an age allowance of 5 points. Extended

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MBA INITIATIVE : This scheme permits students who have studied in any of the Top 50 Business Schools world wide to work in UK for 12 months. Some of the universities are University of Strathclyde, Bradford, Manchester etc. The schemes and their terms and conditions change frequently, so to ensure you find out the most accurate and up-to-date information, you should look at www.homeoffice.gov.uk or www.workingtheuk.gov.uk
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR AN APPLICATION
  • Students can work upto 20 hours a week during term time and full time during vacations.
  • Students can earn around £5 - £7 per hour i.e. approx £400 - £560 per month (Rs. 33600 - Rs. 47040) during term.
  • Students can work full time during vacations.
  • Students could look out for part-time jobs by looking in the local newspapers and job shops as well as the Universities and Colleges career cells where information is available about vacancies. However please note that students are not guaranteed part time employment by the University.
  • Incase your job category is in the shortage list it is easier to get a work permit. Some important fields in the shortage list are Engineers, Biomedical, Teachers, Dietician, Community & Social Welfare workers, Nursing, IT, etc.
  • If you are going to the UK as a student for six months or less, you must ask the Entry Clearance Officer for permission to work.
INDUSTRY IN UK :

UK has one of the strongest economies in the world thus there is an immense opportunity available to students who are armed with an international qualification.

"UK degree are generally seen as developing independent thinking and skills which employers worldwide attach a great deal of value". UK universities have put a great deal of effort into preparing students for the global market. UK has listed out certain key areas where there is a shortage of manpower hence international students have a good opportunity in areas like engineering, nursing etc.
Accommodation

Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students are guaranteed accommodation by many universities in their Halls of Residence, for at least their first year at the university provided they inform the university within the given deadlines.

  • On Campus: College hostels (self catered of fully catered)
  • Off Campus: Renting a flat / appartment
  • Homestay: With the Families near the institution.
 
PLACES LIVING COSTS (APPROXIMATE) LIVING COST IN INDIAN RUPEES
Place Other than London £ 6,000 to £ 7,000 per year Rs. 5,04,000 - 5,88,000
Place Near London £ 7,500 to £ 9,000 per year Rs. 6,30,000 - 7,56,000

(The above conversion has been done @ Rs. 84 = £ 1).

VISA
 
Issue Changes
Extending the maintenance concession for Tier 4 applicants who are already in the United Kingdom For students applying from outside the United Kingdom on or after 1st October, they must show that they have held the required money for a 28-day period ending no more than one month before the date of their application. However, students who make a Tier 4 application from inside the United Kingdom before February 2010 will only need to show that they have the money needed on the day when they apply and not for a period of 28 days.
Tying Tier 4 to their sponsors From 5th October, every new Tier 4 student will find their sponsor's reference number on the vignette in their passport or on their identity card for foreign nationals. In future, if a student wants to study with a new Tier 4 sponsor and they made their last application for a Tier 4 visa on or after 5 October 2009, they will need to apply for a new Tier 4 visa. If a student wants to study with a new Tier 4 sponsor, and they made their last application for a Tier 4 visa before 5 October 2009, they will continue to be allowed to change their sponsor without making a new Tier 4 application.

Apart from the above changes, the UKBA has also stated that the most common reason for visa refusal was due to students not meeting the maintenance requirement because they didn’t have enough funds, had uncertified bank statements or bank statements from private sponsors. Hence, at TASMAC London, in order to avoid any visa refusals due to the above mentioned reasons, we have been asking students to submit a copy of their financial documents for verification at the time of payment of deposit.

The UKBA has revised its application forms and guidance for migrants who want to study in the United kingdom under Tier 4 of the point based system and for dependants of point-based system migrants. You may log onto the link to for more information.

The UK Border Agency has also published a new document to assist students through the process of sponsorship under Tier 4 of the points-based system. The document is designed to answer some of the most common Tier 4 questions that are asked by students. Please go through this website link   for detailed information.

Hope the above is of help and kindly share this information with colleagues at your office who work on UK student recruitments. If you need any clarifications please do not hesitate to contact us.

Required tests

You may be required to sit on an English Language Test such as IELTS or TOEFL before the university will confirm your seat on the course. The IELTS is organized by the British Council and results take 2-3 weeks.

The minimum scores usually required are 6.0 to 7.0 for IELTS and 213 to 250 (CBT) for TOEFL.

For MBA programs in good universities, a good GMAT score is required, in addition to IELTS or TOEFL scores and work experience of 2-3 years, in addition to decent academic performance at the Bachelor's level.

Prosper Overseas can help you obtain admission in MBA programs without GMAT score too!

Cost of Education

For international students, universities set their own fees and they vary by subject and by institution. The average costs of tuition in various fields are:

Under Graduation (3-4yrs)

£4,500 to £9,000 per year

Post Graduation

£6,000 to £12,000 per year

MBA

£5,500 to £13,500 per year (Programs at some top UK business schools can cost up to £20,000 per year)

Scholarships

Up to 2500 Pounds.

For both types of postgraduate study (taught and research), you should budget for a 12-month academic year. Average living costs (covering accommodation, food, clothing, books, entertainment and travel) for an international student on a degree course are £768 per month in London and £600 per month elsewhere.

Living expenses are approx. 400 to 500 pounds sterling per month depending upon your lifestyle and the city of residence. Please note, however, that some universities include the cost of accommodation and food within the total fee payable to them.

Obtain a UK degree in India

The British Council in India is offering 'online learning and video conferencing' for courses that are offered by a few UK universities. Students can obtain an MA in Management or B.Tech in Computing and Business Application, M.Sc in Computer Games Technology etc. from reputed institutions in UK.

After securing admission into the University one must start with the visa formalities.

Prosper Overseas is the Preferred Agent of BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSION, for application and visa processing. Because of the on-going development and quality of services at Prosper Overseas, the High Commission has accorded this status which is given only to a select few in India. Now, all the students to UK can take advantage of obtaining admission and visa counseling services through Prosper Overseas with added confidence about our process and reputation.
 
 
 
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