Study in UK: Few Tips for International Students

Why study in UK?

The advantages of studying in UK are as follows:

• To pursue Post Graduate degree in UK, only 15 years of education is required(in other countries like in US, required qualification is 16 years, international students who have done 3 years bachelor program face difficulty in seeking admission for PG courses).

• International students who are studying at UK institutions with valid immigration permission (that allows them to work) can work 20 hours per week and full time in their vacations.
• There is one centralized applying procedure for undergraduate course. Check applying procedure for undergraduate course at the bottom of this article.
• Generally, there is no application fee for postgraduate courses.
• Time saving factor for international students as most undergraduate degrees take only three years while postgraduate degrees and MBA generally take a year only (although, two year degree programs are also available in some universities).
• UK qualifications are accepted and honored internationally.
• You might be entitled for free or subsidized medical treatment under the NHS(National Health service), but in order to avail this benefit the duration of your course must be at least six months. If you are not eligible for NHS then you must take out an international student health insurance.
• EU students from poor families may only pay part of tuition fee. In Scotland, EU students are not subject to fees.
• One of the biggest advantages of studying in UK is Student Discount. If you are 16 or over and studying at a NUS affiliated UK institution, you can purchase an NUS Extra card for £10. You can avail discount on following items e.g. Books and Stationary, Music and DVDs, Food and Drink and many more.

Best Universities of UK

Here, we are providing you a list of some best colleges with specific stream.

Computer Science

Cambridge University

Oxford   University

Edinburg University

York University

Architecture

Cardiff University

Cambridge University

Dundee University

Ulster University

Economics

Cambridge University

London School of Economics

University College London

Warwick University

Civil Engineering

Cambridge University

Dundee University

Cardiff University

Bristol University

Dentistry

Dundee University

Sheffield University

Kings College London

Queen Merry University

English

Cambridge University

University College London

Durham University

Oxford University

Average college fee for all these Universities is anywhere between* GBP 10,000 to GBP 20,000 for post graduate and undergraduate program. However, college fee for some professional courses may be up to GBP 34,000.

Average living expense for international student is GBP 6000 to GBP 7000

* Visit  University website for precise figure.

Applying Procedure for Undergraduate and Masters courses in UK

For Undergraduate Programs

Students are required to apply by UCAS (University College Admission Services). Using this application form students can apply up to 5 universities of their choice. The cost of this application form is GBP 15. Students should submit their form before 15th December of the preceding year. Students can start applying even if they have not received their final results.

For Masters Programs

To apply for Masters Program students must have a UK educational system accepted Bachelor degree with standardized test ( IELTS, GMAT),Recommendation letter, SOP. Many Professional courses also require work experience.

We are eager to hear from you, please share your views with us by filling up feedback section.

Best Regards,

Shipra Srivastava

Team Learnwordlist.com

76 Responses to “Study in UK: Few Tips for International Students”

1. amit on September 21st, 2010 4:51 pm

   can you please tell me, how to get scholarship for PhD in Microelectronics in UK

2. sama on September 25th, 2010 1:19 pm

   hi
   I would like to know which universities in UK are best in medicine course.

3. Sharon on September 25th, 2010 7:24 pm

   Hello, i am Sharon a Cameroonian and will also wish to find out how to get a scholarship for MBA in the UK.

4. shipra on September 27th, 2010 4:18 am

   sharon, for scholarship kindly visit following link http://scholarship-positions.com/. I hope this will be helpful for you.

5. Navoda Nilupulie on September 28th, 2010 12:31 pm

   I am a Sri Lankan student & sat for A/level exam (Biology,Physics, Chemistry) and waiting for results. What is the possibility to do a Medicine degree in UK? What would be the cost & what is the procedure?

6. shipra on September 29th, 2010 6:27 am

   Navoda, there are many universities like : University of Southampton, University of Manchester,Bristol University and many other univerities. Kindly visit their official website for cost and admission Procedure.

7. shipra on September 29th, 2010 6:27 am

   Navoda, there are many universities like : University of Southampton, University of Manchester,Bristol University and many other univerities. Kindly visit their official website for cost and admission Procedure.

8. Junaid on October 1st, 2010 4:42 pm

   Hello, I am a chemical engineer from Pakistan.Could u please tell me which are the best universities for masters in chemical engineering.
   thnaks.

9. shipra on October 2nd, 2010 4:23 am

   Thanks for your comment Junaid, you have not mention in which country you are asking for. However, some of the best universities are Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Engineering,University of California at Berkeley,Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and many more.

10. EMRANUL HAQUE EMRAN on October 5th, 2010 6:05 am

    I want to study

11. shipra on October 6th, 2010 4:18 am

    Emranul, kindly visit learnwordlist.com.

12. mexcy on October 7th, 2010 6:12 am

    very useful information

13. shipra on October 8th, 2010 4:29 am

    Thanks mexcy!

14. Hin on October 16th, 2010 3:50 am

    awesome job!

15. M.Sashim raja on October 29th, 2010 6:45 pm

    hope my text will find u fine, sir i have completed my m.sc in the geophysics, next my plan is to do ms in seismic exploration methods, please tell me how many uk’s universities are offering degree in this decipline and are their requirments and how i can get admission in the university on scholarship, thanx

16. Amit on November 1st, 2010 1:19 pm

    Hi shipra,
    I am an engineering student(final year) i want to do One year Msc course from UK in Finance/Management.

    Is it the right time to do the course and making huge investment in UK having said that i want to do MBA later in my career after some good work ex.

    Is it worthy to do the course(1 yr Msc course which takes around 25 lacs inr) or pursue job in India and gain work ex then go for top b school.

    Waitin for ur reply!

17. melody on November 2nd, 2010 6:32 pm

    hi

    i would like some info on behalf of a friend who is a citizen of nigeria an has jus recently finished studying the degree before his masters in cyprus in economics and travel and tourism he would like to take his masters in the uk preferebly london and would like to know which masters course and which universities would be best suited for him and what would be the next step to take i look forward to hearing from you soon

18. shipra on November 3rd, 2010 4:38 am

    Thanks for your comment melody , your friend can pursue Ph. d in UK .Some best universities are : University of Leicester, University of Nottingham,University of Cambridge,University of Glasgow

19. muhammad hussain on November 3rd, 2010 12:58 pm

    hello shipra

    i found your article very helpful -brilliant work . i have scored 7-0 in IELTS and i want to study undergraduate at uk so could you please tell me a scholarship that i can avail.

20. Hoda on November 3rd, 2010 1:09 pm

    Could you please tell me, how to get scholarship for PhD in TEFL in UK? How many years a PhD course is in UK?

21. Say Sinith on November 4th, 2010 3:07 am

    I have associate degree in medical laboratory technology and also recently I gain bachelor degree in art in the local university in Cambodia. I would like to know if I can apply for master degree abroad. If so where can I got that scholarship? I would prefer scholarship in Europe. Hope to have replies.

22. Say Sinith on November 4th, 2010 3:12 am

    To supplement to my previous post, I would like to have master degree in medical. I recently also work for an organization as medical laboratory technician. I experienced working for almost two years. Thank for your replies.

23. shipra on November 4th, 2010 5:23 am

    Hoda, to search scholarship visit:http://scholarship-positions.com/

24. shipra on November 4th, 2010 5:24 am

    Muhammad to learn about scholarship visit:http://scholarship-positions.com/

25. Luel on November 4th, 2010 5:29 am

    I would like some information as to how to get a scholarship with ful financail support for MBA program. Thankyou.

26. shipra on November 4th, 2010 6:15 am

    Thanks for your comment sinith, to search scholarship kindly visit:http://scholarship-positions.com/

27. habib umar nura on November 4th, 2010 8:01 am

    i’m a graduate with HND in chemical engineering wishe to further my study, plaese i’m asking which university can accept my qulific ation?

28. kwabena on November 4th, 2010 3:01 pm

    Hi Shipra, i have completed my first degree in economics in Ghana,it was actually a bachelor of education degree, i would like to know if i am capable of further studies( postgraduate) in the UK. Also i would be very grateful if u could give me a list of sites to get financial aid for further studies.

29. pooja on November 4th, 2010 5:11 pm

    hi.. i m studyin architecture.. i want 2 knw after completing my m.arch 4m uk wat degree wil i get??… M.A or M.Arch ???

30. Maurusi on November 7th, 2010 6:45 am

    could please tell me how i get admission for MS in pharmacy in uk? i ve just completed ma B. pharm degree from Bangladesh.

31. Zoila on November 8th, 2010 3:08 am

    You made UK sound like a great place to pursue international course… and I agree with you. I have worked with not few international students going to UK to fulfill their dreams and it is such a blessing that most of them are performing well on their chosen endeavors. When it comes to quality really UK is very competitive.

32. shipra on November 8th, 2010 5:22 am

    Thanks for your comment ,it could be MA or M.Sc depending on University like Beth University offers 6 program that are equivalent to M.Sc program.

33. shipra on November 8th, 2010 5:42 am

    Thanks for your comment Kwabena, kindly visit following link: http://scholarship-positions.com/

34. shipra on November 8th, 2010 5:50 am

    Thanks four comment Maurusi, I wish to inform you that we can only help you with GRE or ILETS exams .Kindly visit concerned university website for details about admission procedure.

35. shipra on November 8th, 2010 6:27 am

    Thanks for your comment habib, please specify in detail which country you looking for and for what course???

36. shipra on November 9th, 2010 4:44 am

    Thanks for your comment Amit, we would suggest that you should work in India and gain some experience.This will help you in two way first you can become little sound in terms of finance this will finally help you in paying your college fee and second work experience will definitely enhance your chances for admission in top notch B school in UK.

37. Omo on November 10th, 2010 9:32 am

    Hi i really appreciate ur assistance to pple. Could u please tell me which are the universities for MBA in information technology management

38. shipra on November 11th, 2010 4:13 am

    Thanks for your comment Omo, University of GreenWich ,Oxford Brooks University.

39. shipra on November 13th, 2010 4:26 am

    Thanks for your comment raja, Kindly visit http://scholarship-positions.com/ for more details.

40. Abhishek vatsal on November 17th, 2010 5:50 am

    I want to pursue one year M.Sc taught course from electronics and electrical engineering from reputed university in UK….is GRE alongwith TOEFL needed to get admission in the college, or i just have to apply with my TOEFL scores??Is TOEFL better choice than IELTS or vice-versa??
    please do reply…I have great confusion regarding whether GRE is acceptable in UK M.Sc engineering courses or not….

41. shipra on November 18th, 2010 4:36 am

    Thanks for your comment Abhishek, i wish to inform you GRE is mandatory exam in US only. whereas , ILETS/TOFEL is mandatory exam for students who are from some non English speaking country. both exam are equivalent in terms of value.Generally UK universities accept ILETS score.However, it is best to consult concerned university website for desired score.

42. hemant on November 25th, 2010 4:59 am

    hi shipra i m a nuclear power professional. is IELTS is necessary for study at UK in any unibersity.
    what about university of wales for MBA.

43. shipra on November 26th, 2010 4:28 am

    Thanks for your comment Hement, IELTS is a English proficiency test, and if you belong to some some non English speaking country then this is a mandatory exam. However,if you from some non English speaking country but if you have completed your previous degree from some English speaking country then you will be exempted from this test.

44. peret dadah on December 1st, 2010 11:33 am

    What is the minimum score require after writing toefl to gain admission to a uk university(dundee university)

45. shipra on December 2nd, 2010 4:21 am

    Thanks for your comment peret, you need you confirm it on university website as mostly UK universities do not require GRE score..

46. abdul on December 3rd, 2010 10:11 pm

    1..I did matriculation in ist div.(10 yrs)
    2..I did three years diploma of associate engineer in electronics in
    ist div.(three yrs.)
    3..I did beachlor of technology in Electronics in ist div.(Two yrs.)
    IN THIS WAY I STUDIED FOR 15 YEARS,WHERE AS I DID THE JOB IN BROADCASTING ORGINZATION FOR 24 YRS…
    Can I take the admission in Post graduate course of media technology.
    Thanks n Regards.

47. bayo on December 4th, 2010 9:55 pm

    Please after passing gre exams with required score what is the next step so toget. Scholarship

48. shipra on December 7th, 2010 5:37 am

    Thanks for your comment bayo, kindly visit following link :http://scholarship-positions.com/

49. R. Veda Siddharth on December 7th, 2010 4:43 pm

    Hi.. I am a BE (Mech. Engg)graduate from India with three years of post qualification work experience. I am planning to do MSc. in Mech. Engg. with Desalination (Also related to my work experience) in University of Glasgow. Is it worth doing there and wat is the current job market there ? Or should i do an MBA ??

    Pl. give ur views at the earliest…

50. shipra on December 8th, 2010 4:39 am

    Thanks for your comment siddharth, i wish to inform you that i can only assist you with GRE exam.If you looking for scholarship then kindly visit following link: http://scholarship-positions.com/

51. shipra on December 8th, 2010 5:07 am

    Thanks for your comment abdul, you need to contact concerned university website.

52. zahra.adibi on December 15th, 2010 6:56 pm

    hi.my son is studying in english colledge and he is from iran .i want to know how can i get apply for him for pharmacy for undergraduate degree in uk?i’m waiting for your reply.

53. shipra on December 16th, 2010 4:26 am

    Thanks for your comment Zahra, you must go must ILETS exam in order to apply in UK.If you are looking for scholarship then visit following link: http://scholarship-positions.com/

54. R. Veda Siddharth on December 30th, 2010 12:01 am

    Dear Shipra.. I never asked anything about GRE or scholarship.. I have just asked whether is it worth doing MSc in Mech. Engg with desalination in Univ. of Glasgow and the current job market there.. Please help once again..

55. Ahoo on January 16th, 2011 4:05 pm

    hi

    i would like some info on behalf of a girlfriend (39 years old) who is a citizen of iran and wants to studie english in uk. She wants to take her Degree in uk preferebly london for English language/study.
    The problem is that she is not alone and she wants to bring her daughter of 15 with her to uk. Can her child also go to school durning her stay in uk? I would like to know which course and which degree/universities would be best suited for her (and school for her daughter) and what would be the next step to take beacuse of her situation? Could you tell me more about her stay and expected cost?

    I look forward to hearing from you soon.

    thanks!

    A.

56. shipra on January 17th, 2011 6:10 am

    Thanks for your comment ahoo, cost during stay varies city to city .Kindly visit visa and university as far as her daughter’s staying is concerned..

57. Cornelius Ellah on February 8th, 2011 11:35 am

    Hi!

    I’ll be glad if you suggest Universities that offer Ph.D programmes in Mass Communication, in the Uk. Please let me know Universities that waive GRE and TOEFL tests for applicants from Commonwealth countries. Thanks.

58. shipra on February 10th, 2011 5:15 am

    thanks for your comment Cornelius, we ‘ll soon update this information on our site kindly keep visiting us..

59. Kamal on February 15th, 2011 3:41 am

    Is GRE required for MS in UK?

60. shipra on February 15th, 2011 4:43 am

    Thanks for your comment Kamal, no GRE is no mandatory in UK

61. francisco on February 24th, 2011 7:19 pm

    l would like know where to get the application form & university that offer degrees in UK (GRE) & if they offer science courses.Lastly are Malawian authorised to apply.

62. shipra on February 25th, 2011 4:02 am

    Thanks for your comment francisco, GRE is not mandatory in Uk..

63. pratap S surve on March 1st, 2011 2:55 pm

    Shipra Iam final year chemical engg student . Iwould like to study
    Msc (Risk management in inance Or oiland gas management)in UK
    is it worth doing and what about job oportunities in India or abroad. ?

64. shipra on March 2nd, 2011 5:13 am

    Thanks for your comment pratap, i would update this information soon in my post. Kindly keep visiting us..

65. tiasha on June 18th, 2011 7:27 am

    I would like to know after doing an one year MSC program in UK ,
    am I eligible to write GRE for doing PHD in USA?

66. tiasha on June 18th, 2011 7:31 am

    am i eligible to write gre after studying msc in uk for one year?

67. shipra on June 20th, 2011 4:32 am

    yeah Tiasha, you are eligible..

68. Courses in UK on July 4th, 2011 11:15 am

    This is a nice post.I appreciate you.

69. shipra on July 5th, 2011 4:05 am

    Thanks for your comment..

70. kajal on July 21st, 2011 8:31 pm

    what is the preference given to the 1 year MS degree from UK in computer sciece in india……..in india, is software company accept the 1 year MS degree……

71. shipra on July 22nd, 2011 4:24 am

    Kajal , we can help you only with GRE exam.

72. shipra on July 22nd, 2011 4:26 am

    Kajal , we can help you only with GRE exam. Kindly ask your question pertaining to GRE only.

73. sree on September 11th, 2011 9:35 am

    I saw that in the ETS list of institutions that accept gre score,there were many,from all over the world. But nothing abt the gre score is mentioned in the respective web sites. Are gre scores accepted outside the US? Please do reply

74. shipra on September 12th, 2011 4:38 am

    Yes, sree GRE is accepted in outside US universities as well. Predominately, in Canadian and Mexican universities, some Asian universities also accept GRE score. You can check out ETS.org website for comprehensive list of universities which accept GRE score worldwide.

75. Dana on September 15th, 2011 4:49 pm

    at the first , my name is Dana I’m (34) years old, I’m playing classical guitar & flamenco style. I started music when I was (9) years old & I studied music & graduated in fine arts from the north of Iraq / Sulaimanyah it was (5) years .& now I want to be continue with the music & playing guitar , also I will give my another half life for studying Guitar, I had many concerts before also I played one of most famous pieces like ( chaconne ) by ( J.S.Bach) in my last concert two months ago in Sulaimanyah..so what i’m doing? & how I start to get scholarship ?
    if it’s possible please show me the true way & I will appreciate.

    thank you
    Dana Ismael

76. shipra on September 23rd, 2011 4:50 am

    Dana, please visit scholarship-positions.com for better help.

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