UK
University in United Kingdom
Sr.No. Name of Institute
1 360 GSP COLLEGE
2 ADAM SMITH COLLEGE
3 BEDFORD COLLEGE
4 BIRMIGHAM COLLEGE -( B )
5 BLAKE HALL COLLEGE
6 CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
7 CHICHESTER COLLEGE OF ATRS SCI. & TECH.
8 CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY
9 CROWN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
10 EALING,HAMMERSMITH & WEST LONDON COLLEGE
11 ETHAMES GRADUATE SCHOOL
12 HUDDERS FIELD NEW COLLEGE
13 IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
14 KATHERINE & KING COLLEGE
15 KENSINGSTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
16 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY
17 GRAFTON COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
18 GUILDFORD COLLEGE
19 LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
20 LONDON ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE-(LAMS)
21 LONDON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & SCIENCE-( LSBF)
22 LONDON COLLEGE OF WIMBLDON-( L.C.W )- ( B)
23 LONDON EMPIRE ACADEMY – (L.E.A)
24 LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
25 MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY
26 MLS INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
27 MALVERN HOUSE COLLEGE- ( B )
28 NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY REGISTRY
29 OXFORD & CHERWELL VELLEY COLLEGE
30 PERTH COLLEGE
31 PETERBOROUGH REGINAL COLLEGE
32 REGENT COLLEGE
33 RICHMOND UPON THAMES COLLEGE
34 RICHMOND THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY,IN LONDON
35 SCHILLER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
36 SOUTHGATE COLLEGE
37 ST.MARY’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
38 THANET COLLEGE
39 THAMES VALLY UNIVERSITY
40 THE ROBERT GORDEN UNIVERSITY
41 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LONDON
42 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON
43 UNIVERISITY OF DERBY
44 UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
45 UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
46 UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
47 UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN
48 UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
49 UNIVERSITY OF LINCOIN
50 UHI MILLENIUM INSITUTE
51 UNIVERISITY OF PLYMOUTH
52 UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
53 WESTERN GOVERNOR’S GRADUATE SCHOOL
54 WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
55 WRITTLE AGRICULTURE COLLEGE HIGHER CORPORATION
56 WORTHING COLLEGE
57 WEST LONDON COLLEGE
Cost of Living
Living Expense
Total Living Expenses (excluding course fees)
London £7,500 per year
Other City in UK £7,500 per year
Scotland £5,500 per year
North Ireland £5,000 per year
Wales £5,000 per year
How much you should expect to pay for your main needs:
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:
Underwear, T-shirts about £10 or less
Jeans £40 approximately
Winter coats for men and women £90 approximately
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 £5 minimum, £12 average
Daily travel fares £1 to £3 per day
Student Discount
Special reductions are offered for students at many shops, theatres, cinemas, museums and galleries; and special student fares are available on buses and trains. Many discounts are negotiated by the National Union of Students (NUS), an organisation that represents the interests of all students in the UK. Recent discounts listed on the NUS website included 10 per cent off purchases of selected items at HMV (a music and video retailer) and at Topshop/Topman (a chain of clothing shops). Ask at your Students’ Union for details of the latest student discounts.
About UK
In an increasingly globalised world economy, people need special skills and qualities to succeed. Employers want employees who can think effectively, creatively and independently. This is an essential part of the UK learning experience. Institutions use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to encourage independence, as well as mastery of the subject.
UK scientists and institutions have won almost 100 Nobel Prizes for their scientific achievements. The UK’s creative brains ‘artists, fashion designers, film and T.V stars, and leisure software designers’ are regarded as among the best in the world.
At degree and postgraduate level in particular, students are encouraged to read widely, to question and analyse what they have read, and to discuss openly their own ideas in seminars and tutorials. Career-based courses are designed to equip you for specific roles in the modern world of work.
English language skills will be important for your future career prospects. English is acknowledged as the language of business, science, IT and the internet around the world. Learning English in the UK allows you to immerse yourself in the language, to live and think in English.
Visa
Student visas can be obtained from the offices of the British High Commission in Delhi and the British Deputy High Commissions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Students need to prove that they have an unconditional offer on a full time course, proof of accommodation, sufficient funds to cover the entire cost of studying and living in Britain and that they intend to return home on completion of their course.
Documentsthat are required for a student visa
Completed visa application form (IM2A and IM2S) with two passport size photographs.
Valid passport (in original)
Visa Fee (non- refundable)
Letter of unconditional acceptance from a UK institution for a full time course
Proof of funding (bank statement, details of securities held, chartered accountant’s certification, I Tax clearance, letter from sponsor etc.)
Attested copies of education certificates and English language test (IELTS) score sheet(if applicable)
Proof of accommodation in the UK
UK Immigration Procedure
Recent changes to immigration procedures mean that international students now have a more streamlined route to studying in the UK.
Requirements to enter as a student
The requirements to be met by a person seeking to enter the United Kingdom as a student are that he or she
has been accepted for a course of study at
a publicly funded institution of further or higher education; or
a bona fide private education institution which maintains satisfactory records of enrolment and attendance; or
an independent fee-paying school outside the maintained sector; and
is able and intends to follow either
a recognised full-time degree course at a publicly funded institution of further or higher education; or
a weekday full-time course involving attendance at a single institution for a minimum of 15 hours- organised daytime study per week of a single subject or directly related subjects; or
a full-time course at an independent fee-paying school; and
intends to leave the United Kingdom at the end of his/her studies; and
does not intend to engage in business or take up employment in the UK, except part-time or vacation work undertaken with the consent of the Secretary of State for Employment; and
is able to meet the costs of his/her course and accommodation, and the maintenance of him/herself and any dependants without taking employment or engaging in business or having recourse to public funds.
Education System
General Information
Contact your local British Council office at www.britishcouncil.org/where
Visit Education UK Scotland at www.educationukscotland.org for everything you need to know about studying in Scotland.
Or try one of the following for a direct link to the university, college or school of your choice
A full list of links to UK university or College is available.
For accredited independent further and higher education institutions, see the British Accreditation Council web site at www.the-bac.org
For English language courses, try the English in Britain site at www.englishinbritain.co.uk
HERO is the national web site for higher education in the United Kingdom, and can be found at www.hero.ac.uk
Hot courses are the team who designed and built the Education UK site. They also operate the UK’s largest database of courses, which they collect for the national learndirect database. Visit them at www.hotcourses.com to search their course database by region or cities of the UK. Alternatively you may contact them about any aspect of this or other sites they operate by sending a feedback email to feedback@hotcourses.com
The Study UK web site at www.studyuk.hobsons.com provides information about studying in the UK and about UK universities and colleges.
The DfES (formerly DfEE) International Student web page at www.dfes.gov.uk/international-students contains up to date information and advice on Chevening Scholarships, working in the UK and visa and entry requirements to the UK.
Links to over 300 specially selected Education UK related sites are maintained by the British Council at www.britishcouncil.org/education/dir/
The National Grid for Learning portal atwww.ngfl.gov.uk brings together a vast and growing collection of sites that support education and lifelong learning.
UK Student Life is a website with practical information for international students about all aspects of living in the UK as a student. It also contains ideas about ways of studying British English either in the UK or abroad. You can find it at www.ukstudentlife.com
City & Guilds is the leading provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom and can be found at www.city-and-guilds.co.uk
A guide that provides information about studying English and living in the UK at www.worldstudysolutions.com
Reasons to Study in UK
Requires only 15 years of education for direct entry into postgraduate Program.
International students studying at UK institutions are not required to obtain permission from the jobcentre to take spare time and vacation work.
One centralized application form for six undergraduate courses and generally no application fee for postgraduate courses.
In UK, most undergraduate degrees take only 3 years while postgraduate degrees take one year; you spend less time away from home and less money on course fees
Educational institutions are constantly monitored and reviewed to ensure that courses offered are of high quality.
Qualifications from the UK are some of the most recognized and respected worldwide.
There is a high success rate for international students in the UK education system.
Health insurance is free to students who are studying in UK for 6 months of more.
There are many routes into education in UK, so chances of accessing the British system are high.
UK is the gateway to Europe, rich in history and has welcomed international students for hundreds of years.
Why study GCSEs, A-levels and other equivalents in the UK?
Students come from all over the world to study for the UK’s universally known and respected GCSEs, A-levels, Standard Grades, Highers and other equivalent qualifications such as the International Baccalaureate. These are academic and career-based courses designed to stretch your ability and imagination. And you’ll be in the right place to study for them. Many independent boarding schools and colleges are at the top of the UK league tables for GCSE, Scottish Higher and A-level results.
For many international students, GCSEs and A-levels are important steps on the road to degree or career-based courses. GCSEs and Scottish National Qualifications offer you the opportunity to explore a range of subjects from the sciences, humanities and arts, and discover your real strengths and interests. Scottish Highers, A-levels and AS-levels allow you to cover a smaller range in more depth, and to a level that prepares you for higher study. These courses will encourage independent thinking and personal study skills, as well as teamworking on projects. Or maybe you’re planning to skip further studies and go straight into a career when you finish school – GCSEs and A-levels are held in high esteem across the globe and will help you stand out from the rest. Employers will be impressed by the skills you’ve gained through thinking for yourself and through research, teamwork and analysis.
Students are also encouraged to combine their academic work with a lively social life and, wherever you go, there will be a wide choice of extra-curricular activities to get involved in. You could find yourself directing a student play, scoring your school football team’s winning goal, developing your singing talents or impressing your tutors with your debating skills. Coming to the UK is a great chance to expand your horizons, meet people from all over the world, get your first real taste of independence and learn more than you thought possible, not just academically but also about yourself and your own strengths. Higher and further education institutions will not only take into account academic results when selecting the best candidates for courses, they will also be looking at your all-round personal development. Your experience in the UK on a GCSE, A-level or equivalent course will build your character and confidence, broaden your outlook and help you become a strong candidate for whichever course or career you choose. Students come away with excellent qualifications and, most important of all, with the confidence, enthusiasm and energy to realise their dreams as well.
What can I study? – GCSEs
Students usually study from eight to 12 GCSE subjects over two years (in Scotland, you might study for a Scottish Certificate of Education Standard Grade, a similar qualification to the GCSE). Most students study a core of statutory subjects and choose additional subjects from a list.
Core subjects include English, mathematics, design and technology, a modern language, a science, information and communications technology (ICT), physical education and (from August 2002) citizenship. Optional subjects include art and design, business studies, drama, economics, engineering, health and social care, leisure and tourism, music, physics, and religious education. Students may take GCSEs in core and optional subjects.
Other subjects are also available at individual schools and colleges, depending on the expertise and qualifications of the teachers. For mature students, GCSE pathway courses are available at some colleges. Students complete a number of GCSEs in one year, which could lead on to an access course, a career-based course, AS-levels, A-levels or a career.
On any GCSE course, you receive formal tuition in the classroom and laboratory but are also encouraged to work independently and undertake research for projects, often outside school hours. Educational visits, either on your own or as part of a small group, are often part of the timetable. Some subjects take account of the work you do throughout the year, while others are assessed entirely by examination. Examinations are independently marked and graded. GCSE grades range from A* (the highest) to G.
New GCSEs in vocational subjects (formerly Part One GNVQ) are a career-based version of the GCSE. Eight subjects are available: art and design, business, engineering, health and social care, information and communications technology (ICT), leisure and tourism, manufacturing, and science. One vocational GCSE is equivalent to two conventional GCSEs. As with other GCSEs, grades range from A* (the highest) to G.
AS-levels and A-levels
They are advised to choose subjects that will help their future career and/or university application. The vast choice of subjects on offer includes all the GCSE subjects listed above plus geology, sports studies, electronics, photography, theatre studies, media studies and many others. In Scotland, students take National Qualifications at Higher level and, in some cases, at Advanced Higher level (see below). Boarding schools in Scotland offer Scottish Highers, Scottish Advanced Highers and A-levels.
For some subjects, such as mathematics, you will need to have taken a GCSE in the same subject. Others require no specific prior knowledge of the subject.
AS-levels and A-levels take two years altogether. In the first year, you study four or five subjects at AS-level. An AS-level counts as the first half of an A-level in the same subject. In the second year, you choose two to four of those subjects (usually three) to study at A-level. Some subjects take account of the work you do throughout the year, while others are assessed entirely by examination. Examinations are independently marked and graded. A-level grades range from A (the highest) to E.
On both A-level and AS-level courses, you receive classroom and laboratory tuition but you are also encouraged to work independently and undertake research for topical projects, frequently outside school hours.
Vocational A-levels, also called Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE), can be taken alongside or instead of conventional A-levels.They are available in 12-, six- and three-unit awards.The 12- unit awards, also called ‘double awards’, are equivalent to two A-levels; the six-unit awards are equivalent to one A-level; the threeunit awards are equivalent to one AS-level. Vocational A-levels are offered in 14 subjects: art and design, business, engineering, health and social care, information and communication technology (ICT), leisure and tourism, manufacturing, construction and the built environment, hospitality and catering, land and environment, media communication and production, performing arts, retail and distributive services and science.
