England is quite a unique place on earth that offers a rich multicultural atmosphere. It is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious universities of the world with sprawling campuses, excellent infrastructure and standards of teaching that makes you ready for a successful career ahead.
Capital – London
Population: 63.23 million
GDP: $2.435 trillion
Number of universities: 109
Foreign Student Enrolment 2018/2019: 485,646
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Official Languages: English
International education hub for more than 100 years.
Easy Visa rules for international students.
Diverse range of courses with wide range of specializations.
Sandwich courses: 4year courses with one year industry placement.
No permission required from the job centre for international students studying at UK institutions to undertake spare time or vacation work.
Free health insurance for students studying in UK for six months or more.
The higher education imparting bodies in the UK are
Colleges
Universities
Institutions of higher education.
Degree courses
Vocational training
Diplomas
Postgraduate courses.
Sandwich courses: 4year courses with one year industry placement
First degree courses of 3-4 years duration.
Diplomas and vocational courses of 1-2 years with the Vocational and Technical Education Councils conferring the degree certificate.
Masters for 1 or 2 years
Postgraduate study may be in one of two forms – either as a work of independent research under supervision or a taught course of one or two year’s duration.
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE scores or any equivalent as a proof of English Proficiency.
IELTS Waiver is available for eligible candidates.
Diploma programs: Overall band score of 5.0.
Bachelor’s Degree: Overall band score of 6.0.
Masters Programs: Overall band score of 6.0 – 6.5.
Main intakes during January and September.
There are Universities offering multiple intakes (February, April, May, October and November).
An average of 10,000 GBP per year*
*Fees information given are of informative nature may vary from university to university
11385 GBP (Inner London – 9 months).
9135 GBP (Outer London – 9 months).
About to implement Point Based Immigration System.
20 hours per week (40 hours during vacation )full time work rights for spouses for Masters programme.
Post study work permit for students who secure a job offer with salary of 20,600GBP.
UK Home Office confirms 2 years Post Study Stay back (Graduate Immigration route) for students graduating with Bachelors, Masters, PhD, after the summer of 2021.