Big Ben, Big Brain: Your Guide to Studying in the UKđź“š

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Hey Community!đź‘‹

Thinking about studying in the UK? This guide is here to help Indian students like you with tips on applying, sorting out travel plans, and other useful info.

It’s all aimed at making your journey to higher education in the UK a bit easier.

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Pre

  1. Fun Facts About Studying in the UK

  2. Choosing the Right University

  3. Average Tuition Fee of Major Streams

  4. What is the General Admission Process?

  5. What are the Minimum Entry Requirements?

  6. What are the types of costs involved?

  7. Scholarship Opportunities for Indian Students

  8. How to Get an Educational Loan

  9. How to Apply for Student Visa

  10. What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Travel

During

  1. Do’s and Don’ts

  2. Where to stay and how to find student accommodation?

  3. What’s Cheap and What’s Expensive

  4. How you can Manage Your Finances in the UK

  5. Remittance Cards in the UK!

  6. Part-time Job Opportunities

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  1. After Completing Studies in the UK: Next Steps for Your Visa

  2. Average Employment Ratio

  3. Post-Study Work Options

  4. Average Post Education Income Range for Major Streams

Fun Facts About Studying in the UK

  • In 2023, the UK had more international students than ever before – 559,825! That’s a huge jump of 23.7% from the year before.

:link: Is the UK still a viable destination for higher education despite inflation?

:link: The Allure of Studying in the UK

Choosing the Right University

  1. Explore course options, curriculum, and faculty expertise

  2. Scholarships and financial aid

  3. University visits and virtual tours

Google search keywords 🔍

“Top universities for MBA in UK”

“University College London for computer science programs”

“Best universities in UK for [specific subject]”

Average Tuition Fee of Major Streams

  1. Business Analytics ÂŁ18,000 - ÂŁ29,500 (INR 18,24,500 - INR 29,90,100)

  2. Data Science ÂŁ19,000 - ÂŁ40,000 (INR 19,25,800 - INR 40,54,400)

  3. Computer Science ÂŁ20,000 - ÂŁ43,000 (INR 20,27,200 - 43,58,500)

  4. Masters In Business Administration and Masters In Management ÂŁ40,000 to ÂŁ1,00,000 (INR 40,54,400 - 1,01,36,100)

  5. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery ÂŁ22,000 - ÂŁ52,000 (INR 22,29,900 - 52,70,800)

Google search keywords 🔍

“Cost of studying for [specific major] in UK”

“Average tuition fee for Indian students in UK”

What is the General Admission Process?

  1. Research and choose programs

  2. Meet english language test scores (IELTS/TOEFL)

  3. Collect transcripts, prepare compelling Personal Statement, CV/resume

  4. Use UCAS profile for providing program choices, qualifications, and English language scores

  5. Show financial stability, obtain CAS number, and submit the visa application

:link: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)

:link: IELTS vs TOEFL

What are the Minimum Entry Requirements?

  1. Qualifications and grades/academic transcripts

  2. Program-specific tests (GMAT/GRE/LNAT)

  3. English Proficiency tests(IELTS/TOEFL)

  4. ID proof

  5. Valid passport

  6. Passport size photographs

  7. Birth certificate

  8. Reference letters (if required)

  9. Statement of Purpose

  10. CV/ Resume

  11. Proof of funds and other bank statements

Google search keywords 🔍

“[university name] requirements for indian students”

“[university name] postgraduate requirements international students”

“can i apply to [university name] with [your grades/test scores]”

“uk entry requirements for indian students”

What are the types of costs involved?

  • Tuition fees, visa fees, flight/travel expenses
  • Accommodation costs, living expenses, health insurance, miscellaneous

:link: Cost of Studying in the UK

:link: Student Travel Hacks & Flight Discounts

:link: International Money Transfer Apps

Scholarship Opportunities for Indian Students

  1. UK Government Scholarships
  1. Private and Trust Scholarships

:link: Scholarship For Indian Students

How to Get an Educational Loan

  1. Research interest rates for education loans.

  2. Explore various repayment plans available.

  3. Check for the maximum loan amount accessible.

  4. Make a budget covering the costs of studying in the UK.

:link: Education Loans for Studying Abroad

:link: Education Loan Tax Benefit

:link: Repayment of Student Loan

How to Apply for Student Visa

  1. English language course (up to 11 months): Apply for a Short-term study visa.

  2. Further or higher education course: Apply for a Student visa.

  3. Aged 4 to 17, studying at an independent school: Apply for a Child Student visa.

:link: Check UK Visa for visit, study, work

:link: UK Student Visa

What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Travel

  1. Essential documents, weather-appropriate clothing, and academic materials.

  2. Laptop, chargers, toiletries, and basic stationery.

  3. Snacks, first aid kit, and personal comfort items.

:link: International Student Packing List For Studying in UK

:link: Bringing goods into the UK for personal use

Do’s and Don'ts

Plan early, follow guidelines, budget wisely, get insurance, pack essentials, prioritise safety when travelling to the UK as an Indian student.

:link: Advisory for Indian Students (Do’s and Don’ts)

Where to stay and how to find student accommodation?

Explore halls, private options near campus, or homestays through university websites, student forums

:link: Student Accommodation in UK

:link: Studentpad

:link: Zoopla

What’s Cheap and What’s Expensive

  • Cheap: groceries, student discount on public transport, affordable student housing options

  • Expensive: accommodation in city centres, dining out, entertainment activities

Google search keywords 🔍

“How to get student discount in uk”

“Budget-friendly supermarkets in the UK”

How you can Manage Your Finances in UK

Monitor expenses, create a budget, and utilize student discounts to manage finances as an Indian student in the UK.

:link: Every App You Need As A Student In The UK

:link: International Money Transfer Apps

Remittance Cards in the UK!

Using a remittance card in the UK helps you send money from India to cover your expenses easily, saving on fees and making it simpler to manage your finances.

:link: What are remittances

Part-time Job Opportunities

The most popular part-time jobs for international students in the UK are:

  1. Retail Assistant (~ ÂŁ9.50/ hour)

  2. Tutor (~ ÂŁ20.0/ hour)

  3. Receptionist (~ ÂŁ9.0/ hour)

  4. Library assistant (~ ÂŁ9.0/ hour)

:link: Culture, Part-Time Gigs

:link: Find an internship - GOV.UK.

After Completing Studies in the UK: Next Steps for Your Visa

Post-study work - Graduate Route (up to two years)

:link: Graduate visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Average Employment Ratio

Over 75% of graduates find employment within six months of completing their studies.

:link: Higher Education Student Statistics UK

Post-Study Work Options

Indian students comprise 25% of international students in the UK, and Indian investments are creating 95,000 jobs, opening up new opportunities for Indian students.

:link: UK’s post-study work opportunities and Graduate Route visa are a Big Draw for Indian students

Average Post Education Income Range for Major Streams

Annual average salary:

  1. Business Analytics ÂŁ47,302 (INR 47,94,600)

  2. Data Science ÂŁ52,000 (INR 52,70,800)

  3. Computer Science ÂŁ35,000 (INR 35,47,600)

  4. Masters In Business Administration and Masters In Management ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ65,000 (INR 35,47,600 - 6,58,85,100)

  5. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery ÂŁ40,000 - ÂŁ90,000 (INR 40,54,400 - 91,22,500

Google search keywords 🔍

“average graduate salary uk indian students”

“salary in uk for indian finance graduates”