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UK FAQ's
What is the Application Procedure for UK?
The basic steps for applying are: -
- Choosing your required programme
- Identifying universities
- One has to take various required tests like IELTS,/PTE/GMAT , etc.
- Staging and developing essays and recommendation letters
- Filling and sending application forms along with required documents
- Applying for VISA after obtaining unconditional offer/ CAS letter from the universities
What are the Living Expenses?
Total Living Expenses (excluding course fees) |
London |
£7,200 per year |
Other city in UK |
£7,200 per year |
Scotland |
£5,500 per year |
North Ireland |
£5,000 per year |
Wales |
£5,000 per year |
Postgraduate (Science) |
£12,000 - £15,000 per year |
How much you should expect to pay for your main needs:
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Accommodation or rent: |
£160 to £350 per month |
Heat and light (if not included): |
£20 to £40 per month |
Food (if not included) |
£110 to £135 per month |
Other Average Costs: |
Textbooks approximately: |
£90 approximately |
Winter coats for men and women: |
£252 per year |
Childcare: |
£160 per month |
Laundry: |
£12 per month |
Personal hygiene, cosmetics: |
£9 to £12 per month |
Hairdresser: |
£10 for men, £12 to £20 for women |
Restaurant meal: |
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Can I stay in UK to work after I have finished studying?
Yes, it might be possible for one to continue stay in the UK after completing studies for work experience or practical training. In UK, as per the 'Training and Work Experience Scheme', employers can apply for permits on behalf of a person to employ him/her at a particular post. A person may also be allowed to continue with his/her stay in the UK as per the 'Innovators Scheme'. But most of the time it is very difficult to continue staying in the UK after completing your studies as per the 'full work permit scheme'.
The UK government has made some changes in order to make it easier for the students to stay on in the UK to work. Meritorious students who are having a recognized degree in any course can be allowed to work permit employment in the UK after completing their studies which is Subject to meeting the certain criteria. An employer on behalf of a student can apply for his/her work permit without the need of the student to return home first. You can find more information about the current status of work permits on our website. Special provisions in terms of work permit are always applicable to doctors, dentists and nurses and these are anticipated to continue.
Are Scholarships available?
British universities and institutes are rarely offering any scholarships for aspirants in undergraduate studies, though few are available for bright students, particularly for postgraduate courses in specific fields or for research. One can find information related to various fellowships and scholarships in the scholar grant manual "Study in Britain: a Guide to Scholarships and Fellowship".
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