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UK is a popular choice for students looking to study abroad. UK offers renowned academic standards with flexible teaching system and shorter value packed courses. UK education enjoys a reputation for unsurpassed quality. UK qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the world. UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment.

The qualifications students gain are recognized worldwide, and UK courses encourage independence, creativity and self-reliance. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. One major advantage of U.K. education is its one-year Masters Degree for almost all courses - saving you considerable time and money. Also, unlike those in other countries, most UK universities recognize the Indian education system of 3 year graduation. One of the biggest advantages of studying in the UK is that the option of combining work placements with academic study such as sandwich courses at the undergraduate level and work internships at the post graduate level. According to visa regulations, students can work 20 hours a week part time and 40 hrs a week full time during vacations.

After 10th a student has a option of doing 2 years of National diploma or A Level

After 12th a student can go for 3 years of Bachelor degree, which can be completed in two ways; one direct admission to University, second by doing HND course for two years in college and than one last year in University – Normally fees of colleges are cheaper compared to university so, cost benefit.

After completion of Bachelors Degree student pursues Master degree, which is normally of one year duration.

After completion of Master degree one can pursue PhD, which may take around 3 to 5 years to complete.

UK degrees can take only three years and postgraduate master's courses only one year ' compared with four years and two years in most other countries also Indian qualifications are recognised in UK so students don’t need to waste precious time doing foundation or bridging courses.

UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore more efficient in terms of time and money.

First Degree Courses in Arts and Sciences (Bachelor's degree) are normally of three or four years' duration and are largely taught courses, sometimes including the preparation of a short written thesis

Sandwich Courses are where the coursework is accompanied by practical work. A student could either complete 2 years of college, then a year of commercial training before returning for a final year in college. Or, he/she could do a 4-year course with 3-6 months' training interspersed each year. The main advantage is that the student gets real experience while in the learning mode. Most universities offer this type of education

Higher National Diploma (HND) is awarded by Vocational and Technical Educational Councils. They offer a 2-year course in a vocational subject like scientific and technical business subjects. Great emphasis is placed on work experience. It is often seen as the first step towards a degree course as the credits can be transferred

Vocational Courses offer an opportunity to enter the university system slowly. Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC), General Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ), General Scottish Vocational Qualifications (GSVQ) offer recognized courses in a range of disciplines. Most students opt to take 1-2 years of, for example, BTEC courses before being transferred to a degree program. BTEC national certificates/diplomas are usually accepted as an alternative to A-Levels.

Postgraduate study may take the form of an independent piece of research under supervision or a taught course, and leads to a variety of degrees and awards. The taught courses normally last for one or sometimes two years. Completion of a doctorate normally takes a minimum of three years. Many post-experience courses are also available, either leading to a qualification or providing a refresher course for graduates wishing to update or extend their knowledge. Occasional students are admitted by some institutions in limited numbers. They attend courses or undertake research, possibly for a period of one or two years. These courses do not lead to any formal qualification or 'credit' although certificate of satisfactory attendance may be given

Admission process
This section explains the process of applying to the UK universities. For Undergraduate and Postgraduate admissions

Undergraduate Application Procedure
Postgraduate Application Procedure
Undergraduate Application Procedure

Applications are made through a computerized national system known as Universities and colleges admission services ( UCAS ) It is a central organization in the UK that is responsible for receiving undergraduate applications and forwarding them to the respective institutions as selected on the application form Students must complete a single UCAS form which allows them a choice of six universities and courses so that they don't have to make costly and time consuming multiple applications.

 Most British Universities do not require the GRE for admission to post graduate courses.

 Some Universities may waive IELTS / TOEFL if you have been studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.

Applying for postgraduate programmes , students will be required to fill the respective University application forms. and there is normally no formal deadline for the applications to reach the University. However it is recommended that the students file there application as soon as possible especially for those programmes where entry is very competitive.

Application requirements

Application fees : Normally postgraduate application forms of most of the universities are free of cost but there are small number of programmes in few universities where application fees is mandatory.

Two letter of recommendations from last attended college . If HE /SHE is working , one from working place and other from last attended college.

Work experience certificate : If HE/ SHE is working .Normally work experience is mandatory for MBA and some specific prgrammes in management.

INTAKE
The main intakes for all the UK universities is either September or October but there are some universities that open admissions for certain courses in Jan. or Feb. also.

Expenses :-
Tuition Fees & Living Cost Undergraduate: 10-12 lakhs per year inclusive of fees and living cost.
Postgraduate: 12-15 lakhs per year inclusive of fees and living cost excluding MBA where the cost will exceed 15 lakhs especially in the case of top universities.

International Students are allowed to work 20 hours per week in the UK during term time and full time during vacation period. There are vast opportunities for part-time and vacation work in the UK, as well as organised work placements at leading businesses, as part of courses. The minimum national pay rate in UK is £5 per hour. But there are no boundaries what you earn. Depending on your skills and knowledge, international students can easily earn £6 - £10 per hour.