1. What types of courses are available to international students in UK?
Courses in major subject areas with specializations are available at Bachelors & Master level in UK. Also pathway courses at Diploma level leading to Bachelors level and post graduate diploma level leading to masters are available. An international student has to opt for a fulltime course only, for which the duration has to be more than 6 months.
2. What is the duration for a typical Bachelor & Master courses?
In UK Bachelor’s degree is typically for 3 years while Masters is for 1 year. Certain courses offered at Bachelors level, may extend up to for 4 years -sandwich program, while a few courses at Masters level may extend up to for 1.5 to 2 years which may include internship courses.
3. What is a sandwich program?
Certain universities offer programs at Bachelor level for 4 years – wherein the student is able to work as a part of study in 3rd year. This will enable the student to gain real – time work experience.
4. Are Internship courses available in UK?
There are many internship courses available at Masters Level as a part of study. In such programmes, students are offered work placements - the duration of which may range from 1 month to 12 months.
5. Can the students bring dependents? Are they able to work?
A student studying at level 7 in a University will be able to bring dependents. Dependents can work full time.
6. Will the student be allowed to work part – time?
Yes. Students studying at University will be able to work 20 hrs a week during term – time and 40 hrs a week during vacation, while students studying at Government funded colleges will be able to work 10 hrs a week.
7. Is GRE required for admission into Masters ?
No, GRE is not required for admission into Masters. Few universities might need a GMAT score for admission into their MBA program.
8. Is IELTS mandatory?
Colleges will need to ensure that students for below level 6 programs have English proficiency of CEFR level B1 and at or above level 6 must have a level of CEFR B2. Universities on their discretion will be able to recruit students without IELTS or TOEFL on the basis of the students marks in English Language in 10th & 12th Std. Please see a complete list of acceptable test providers apart IELTS and TOEFL on the UKBA website. Attach link
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/new-approved-english-tests.pdf.
9. What is the eligibility of MBA programme in UK?
Normally a student should have bachelors with first class, have 2-3 yrs work experience at supervisory level and an IELTS score of 6.5 for entry into executive MBA. Meanwhile entry into fresher’s MBA would be possible for student having bachelors with first class and an IELTS score of 6 and above.
10. What are the financial requirements for a UK student visa?
The student has to show unpaid tuition fees for the first year of course and living expenses as GBP 7200 – if in London Burroughs or Living expenses as GBP 5400 if outside London Burroughs for a period of 28 days in Bank saving A/c. Education Loan is also acceptable.
11. Can a student pay fees in installment?
If the institution allows, student can pay fees in installments.
12. What are the options available on completion of studies?
On completion of studies student may be able to switch to Tier – 2 work visas. Also a student may be able to extend his student visa if s/he wishes to study further.
