Study in the UK
Study in the UK has always been the main destination for millions of foreign students from all over the world, due to the presence of first-class universities and high academic qualifications. Study in the UK and at universities in this country with the best grades among universities in the world the best teaching staff and the most modern teaching methods has always been exciting. Study in the UK and living expenses in England and other education related issues will be discussed further. Study in the UK has its own characteristics, which Malekpour Consulting Agency, with cooperation with the MIA Consulting Institute in Austria has tried to analyze all the aspects scientifically in this article.
Study in the UK and general criteria
The United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom or the United Kingdom, is a monarchy, located in the northern part of the Europe. The UK includes the Great Britain, the northeast of Ireland and several other islands. Apart from these divisions, the UK is located next to the Pacific Ocean and the North Sea to the east, the English Channel in the South and the Celtic Sea in the southwest, and is the 12th country in terms of the coastline. England has a population of about 66 million people (census 2017).
Study in the UK is possible through two methods of admission:
- Conditional, which you can apply without an IELTS score.
- Unconditional, which you already have an IELTS score
Stage One: Providing documentation including IELTS
Second step: Submitting document as your previous degrees to the university and receiving invoice: Billing (invoice) + Bid (offer)
Stage Three: Issuing CAS Letter: Student have to submit the CAS letter to the embassy
Study in the UK and its benefits:
- Top ranked universities
- One-year master’s programs
- Enhancement of English at an excellent level
- Multiculturalism in the UK
- History and ancient background
- Modern art and amusement
Study in the UK at the diploma level and schools
Studying in England for a diploma and sub-diploma consists of two age groups:
Group1: Under 16 or 17 years old
- Pre-GCSE
- GCSE1
- GCSE2
Admission requirements: age, grade point average, English language proficiency level
- It is also possible to admit students under the age of 17 years and 6 months without an IELTS certificate
- If an individual is between 17 years old and 6 months to 18 years of age, IELTS degree of at least overall 5 is required
Group 2: over 17 years of age up to 18 years
- Foundation: includes easier and non-medical lessons
- B) A level: includes less easier class lessons including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry (also non-medical) (those with low grade and lower English language proficiency level couldn’t enter this stage) Entrance to the university for this level It’s easier
Note: There is no free university in the UK
Study in the UK and undergraduate degree
Bachelor’s degree studies in the UK include 3 to 4 years of studying. The minimum fee required to earn an undergraduate degree is at least £ 10,000 a year. The minimum language proficiency required for admission is IELTS 6 overall score.
Indirect admission requires IELTS 5.5 for the ELP course, and the applicant must conduct an interview to measure the level of language and, based on this score joins the pre-sessional course for language learning. Applying for a pre-sessional course is not possible for all ages and all fields of study. Studying a bachelor’s degree in the UK does not include the dependent visa.
Study in the UK and Master’s degree
Master’s degree studies in the UK include 1 to 2 years of studying. The students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 and hold a bachelor’s degree in direct admission. The minimum annual tuition fee in England is 10 to 12 thousand pounds.
For indirect admission, an IELTS score of 6 is required and the applicant must attend the pre-master courses to reach a level of 6.5. The master’s degree course is also taught to the applicant. The costs of these courses are from 6 to 10 Thousands pounds and are held in courses of 3, 6 and 9 months. Studying a master’s degree in the United Kingdom includes the dependent visa.
Study in the UK and Ph.D.
An IELTS score of 7 is required for direct doctoral admission. The cost of postgraduate studies in England varies between 20 to 30 thousand pounds. Indirect admission requires a 6.5 IELTS score and a pre-course of 5-10 thousand pounds a year. Studying in the UK at Ph.D. includes the dependent visa. Two years of academic gap are accepted for all courses.
Study in the UK and scholarship
Any student who has done even a little bit of research into studying abroad will know it doesn’t tend to come cheap. With flights, health insurance, visa and processing costs, rising tuition costs in most countries, as well as sky-high living expenses, you’re going to need a decent-sized bank account. But there are scholarships available.
- The best UK scholarships for international students
- Chevening Scholarships.
- Commonwealth Masters Scholarships. …
- Gates Cambridge Scholarships. …
- Rhodes Scholarships at University of Oxford. …
- Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships. …
- Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London.
Study in the UK and living expenses in England
Living expenses in England are 89.44% higher than in Iran. The cost of renting a home in England is 73.50% more than Iran. The cost of living for one person in the UK per month is £ 788, about $ 12.5 million per month. (Excluding home rentals).
London is the 27th most expensive city in the world, with a living cost index of 81.81.
Study in the UK and student work permit
There are hundreds of jobs and work experience opportunities for students and graduates in London. As an international student you can work for up to 20 hours a week while studying. You are allowed to work while studying if you study at a university or college that is listed on both the official UKVI Sponsor list and the list of ‘recognized bodies’. International students who study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at a recognized university are allowed to work part-time during term for up to 20 hours a week and full-time during the holidays. If your course is at a lower level, you study at a further education college or your institution is not listed on the lists above, you will not be allowed to work during your studies.
Study in the UK and student dependent visa
Some Tier 4 students are eligible to bring family to the UK as a visa dependent. The following provides guidance on which students are eligible to bring dependents, who can come as a dependent and how to apply for the visa.
- Your course is full-time, at postgraduate level* and at least 9 months long OR
- You are a government sponsored student on a full-time course that is 6 months or longer. This means you are being financially sponsored for your studies by the UK government or an overseas government.
A dependent for Tier 4 purposes is:
- A husband, wife or civil partner.
- An unmarried partner if you have been living together in a relationship similar to marriage or civil partnership for a period of at least 2 years.
- A child under 18 years old.
Study in the UK and the student visa required document
Documents required for admission:
. Diploma and high school scores transcript translation
. Pre-university certificate and scores transcript translation
. Bachelor’s degree and graduate scores transcript for admission to the master’s degree
. Master’s degree and graduate scores transcript for admission to Ph.D.
. IELTS degree required for each level
. SOP = state of purpose
- Time to deposit money and submit documents until the CAS letter is issued is more than two weeks.
Visa Requirements:
- Bank account balance print (over 18 years old)
- Translation of identity documents
- Salary slip translation
- Translation of the property document
- Translation of work letter
- Translation of insurance
- Persons intending to migrate should have one year of living expense on their account (printing of the bank account balance is shown to the visa officer and proves that they do not want to be refugees)
- 28 days prior to the date of the embassy, the money required to prove the annual financial reciprocity should not be deducted
- CAS letter can be issued with 30 percent of this amount of money
Study in the UK and top universities
One of the most popular fields of study in the UK is as following:
- Agriculture
- Language and literature
- Art and craft
- Management
- Construction
- Production Engineering
- Environment
- Social Services (Assistance)
- Food industry
- Information Technology
- Media studies
- Medical
- Transportation
Best universities in the UK 2019
Study in the UK and work after graduation in England
London has eight universities in the top ten UK universities with the best starting salaries for graduates. As a global city, London has fantastic links with blue-chip companies in all industries. The city’s universities have some of the highest graduate employment rates in the UK. Whether you return home or stay in the UK, a London degree will boost your CV and make you stand out in a crowd. Non-EU students who wish to remain in the UK after they have graduated must apply for a work visa from UK Visa and Immigration. There are several visas you can apply for as a London graduate:
Tier 2 (General) Visa: This is the primary visa to remain and work in the UK after your studies. It is open to recent graduates with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD from a recognized UK university. Before you apply you must have an offer of a skilled job from a licensed employer and be paid a salary of at least £20,800. After five years of employment, Tier 2 visa holders can apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK providing they meet the salary requirements (£35,000) and other relevant eligibility criteria. Visit the UK Home Office website for further information.
Study in the UK and permanent residence and citizenship
There are no specific law regulations that make you eligible to seek British citizenship as an international student. Your student visa doesn’t allow you to change your civil status as a regular resident of UK. Even if the validity of your student visa is 5 years, the minimum required time to apply for UK citizenship.
But once you have completed your degree you can look up for possible chances of switching your type of visa and remaining for longer in UK.
If you have been living in UK for years you’re eligible to seek permanent residence in UK under these circumstances:
- You’re an EEA “qualified person” (self-sufficient, self-employed, student or job seeker)
- A family member of yours (EEA national) is a permanent resident in the UK
- A family member of a British citizen
Note that your permanent residence can be disapproved if you stay out of UK for longer than 2 years.
If you have been living in Uk for 5 years or more in these two circumstances you’re allowed to seek British citizenship