United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales, Great Britain refer to different ‘parts of the UK. The British Isles includes many islands not even part of the UK. (England, Scotland, Wales, Great Britain, UK, British Isles.
Popularity: UK is now the second most popular destination for international students, behind the US.
QS World University Ranking says “Four of the top ten universities on the planet are in the UK”
Value for Money: The cost of degrees for an international student in the UK can be generally lower compared to the USA and other countries.
Fast – track courses: Because your degree will generally take less time to complete in the UK than in other countries, this will also save you money.
Research: The UK undertakes 5 per cent of the world’s scientific research and produces 14 per cent of the world’s most frequently cited papers.
Flexibility: UK degrees can be tailored to your interests and often include specialised modules.
Teaching Methodology: The teaching and study methodology used in the UK give you the freedom to be creative and develop skills sets and confidence.
Employability: The UK is the home of English hence an ideal place to develop language skills and enhance employment prospects.
Students in the UK enjoy a great lifestyle: beautiful countryside, historic sites, city life and music and culture.
Satisfaction: 91 per cent of international undergraduates are happy with their experience in the UK.
Visa Process
Basics: As a Tier 4 (General) Student, you will be required to show the funds for 1st year’s tuition fee and living expenses.
Dependents information: Dependents can accompany if the applicant is traveling for the post- graduate course.
Immigration on Arrival: Your passport will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you’re allowed to come into the country. It must be valid for the whole of your stay.
How to Apply: Our Experts will help you.
Planning & Housing
Whilst you are staying in the UK, you will have a variety of accommodation options available to you.
Your choices will depend largely on whether your college or university has halls of residence, what city you are located in, and the amount of your monthly budget.
Various options includes Halls of Residence, Self- Catered Halls, Flats/ Houses.
Restricted items to bring to UK
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- Illegal drugs
- offensive weapons, e.g. flick knives
- self-defence sprays, e.g. pepper spray and CS gas
- Endangered animal and plant species
- Rough diamonds
- Indecent and obscene materials
- Personal imports of meat and dairy products from most non-EU countries
Welcome Week
Welcome Week is your opportunity to make friends, learn more about studying at the university and living in the country. You will be invited to attend a number of events throughout Welcome Week – some of which are optional and others compulsory.
Opening a bank account
In order to open a UK bank account, you will need two documents: one to prove your identity and one to prove your address. This applies both in branch and online. Proving your identity is simple. You just need your passport.