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Master's In UK For Indian Students

Eligibility, Fees, Scholarships, Deadlines, Tests, VISA , Post Study Options

 

• In the year 2006, around 123000 Indian students studied in abroad universities, and this number reached 200000 Indian students in 2014. This number had 50% Indian students from the US while the UK saw some decline this year. This was due to the high exchange rate between British and Indian currency. However, UK is still on the top among students due to its high-quality education and with the decline in the exchange rate in 2017, pursuing higher studies in the UK has boosted as the tuition and other costs have become almost 20% cheaper. 

• The increasing competition for admissions in most of the top Indian colleges and universities like IIM and IIT for master’s degree programs drives average students to seek admission in abroad universities to improve and buckle-up their skills. The abroad experience is never a bad deal. With the amount of global exposure, polished communication skills, global working environment, individuality, responsibility for own needs, learning with updated tools and labs, and many such elements, studying abroad becomes a feasible option.

 

 

• What is the eligibility for Masters in UK for Indian students:

#A general requirement for postgraduate admissions in UK universities is 15 years of formal education. An ordinary bachelor's degree in the UK is equivalent to B.Com or B.Sc. in India. But some universities may require qualification in a Bachelor honors degree in the UK Universities which conspires to 16 years of education

• UK Universities and applications

 The application process in most of the universities in the UK is initiated through an online portal called the UK Postgraduate Application & Statistical Service. However, students can directly contact their desired universities through their official websites or application portals. Application requirements for Indian students generally include details about education like subjects and overall grades, transcripts with official translation, official records, and English language test scores, GRE/GMAT test scores, Statement of Purpose (SOP), Letter of Recommendations (LOR), CV, proof of finances, etc. 

 

• English language tests and other tests requirements

 Almost all universities would demand an internationally recognized English language qualification through IELTS or TOEFL test scores. The score requirement may vary depending on the university and the chosen course, but generally, the score range for TOEFL is 90 – 95 and for IELTS is 6.5 – 7.5. There are some English language courses offered to those who do not meet the English language requirements by various universities.

IELTS – International English Language Testing System is generally a paper-based test comprising of two sessions of reading, listening, writing, and speaking 

TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language is both computer-based and paper-based and also divided into sections of reading, writing, speaking, and listening 

GRE – Graduate Record Examination is the assessment of the general academic abilities of the graduates. Many universities do not require GRE for admissions, but it is still safe to have a GRE score which may help you lead your competitors during admissions

 

• Education Loan 

 Students need to show proof of finances and maintain the amount in their bank accounts for 28 days. For getting a UK visa, finances are an important factor and also one of the criteria to apply for admissions. In addition to tuition fees, living expenses can be around EUR 1000 and much higher in a city like London. Education loans are of two types – Secured education loans and unsecured education loans. Previously it was difficult to get an unsecured education loan due to the short duration of the post-study permit but after the announcement of the Graduate Immigration Route (GIR), it is easier to sanction unsecured loans for the UK

 

• Post-study work options for Indian students 

 As per the Prime Minister of the UK’s announcement, Graduate Immigration Route (GIR) that states that students get a one-time 2-year extension for stay and work in the UK. The implementation of the GIR will be put into action in the summer of 2021. So, students who graduate in summer 2021 and later are eligible for the GIR. Since the details are not clear, the extension can only be applied at the end of the course.

 

• Steps to take the British student visa

 

- You can apply for the visa through a designated online platform followed by booking an appointment at the visa application center in India

 - Indian students may have to show biometrics like identifications – fingerprinting and pictures) during the visa application process that countries take for security purposes. 

 - A visa interview has to be attended by the students during the application process

 - A Tier 4 student visa (general) allows students to stay for the course duration plus 1 month extra in the UK. So, students need to renew their visa every year and if they want to stay after the degree, they have to apply for a different visa or a visa renewal through the immigration office

 

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