There is a great scope of learning about new cultures and meeting people from all walks of life, for students wishing to study in the country. In the UK, the recommended age for higher education is 18 years and above.

UK Study Visa

A student requires a study visa that has been duly approved by the immigration authorities, for studying in the UK. The two types of visas that a student can apply are, Tier 4 (General) student visa and the Tier 4 (Child) student visa that can be acquired to study in tier 4 licensed sponsor institutes in the UK. The applicants can study for a short period, under a short-term study visa those wishing to study in the UK.

The duration of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in UK is usually lesser, which helps cut the tuition fees and living expenses. The full-time undergraduate courses are of three years, while the postgraduate courses are usually of one year or more duration.

Tuition Fees

£3,000 and £9,000 per year is the average tuition fees for studying in UK for most institutes. Apart from this for students coming from another country, the fee is more as international costs are involved. The tuition fee varies for the institute and course that one wants to study at.

Jobs & Employment

The most sought-after sectors for employment are Computer Information System, Finance & Accounts, International Business Management, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, MBA, Website Designing, Psychology, Graphics Design, Human Resource Management, Networking Technology, Computing Hardware Technology and Physiotherapy. The applicants who meet the requirements of the employers get the salaries quite high and the future is bright for professionals.

Visas in the Student category include: