Study in UK Hundreds of thousands of international students’ studies in the UK each year, giving the UK a consistently high ranking in popularity. With a diverse population and a reputation for prestigious schooling, the UK is a natural location for international students to flock to. And for students worldwide seeking an English-language education, what better place to study than the country that invented the language?
Why study in UK ?
With an excellent higher-education system and hundreds of world-class universities, the UK promises a rich experience for international students. Our Study UK resource is intended to help you learn more about studying in the UK as an international student, and includes sections on choosing the UK as a destination, choosing a location within the UK, learning more about the country, its history and culture, and adapting to life in your adopted country.
Cost to study in the UK
S.no. |
Study Program |
Average fee (in Euros*) |
1 |
Undergraduate bachelor degree |
GBP 10,000 to GBP 20,000 per year |
2 |
Postgraduate master’s degree |
GBP 10,000 to GBP 20,000 per year |
3 |
Doctoral degree |
GBP 15,000 to GBP 24,000 per year |
Student visa requirements for the UK
Here’s an overview of the types of study visas and their application requirements:
Type of student visa |
Who it’s for |
When to apply |
Arrival in the UK |
Tier 4 (General) student visa |
Students aged 16 or over who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution |
Three months before the start of your course |
Up to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer. Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months |
Tier 4 (Child) student visa |
Students aged between four and 17 who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor, such as an independent fee-paying school |
Three months before the start of your course |
Up to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer. Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months |
Short-term study visa |
Students who have offered a place in a short-term course in the UK, such as an English language course or training course |
Three months before your date of travel to the UK |
Depends on your nominated travel dates |
Tier 4 (General) student visa |
Students who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor |
Three months before the start of your course |
Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months |
*For detailed information, please visit the Gov.UK website
Scholarships to study in the UK
Here are some popular government scholarship programs you can apply to study in the UK as an Indian student:
S. No. |
Name of the scholarship |
Description |
1 |
Chevening Scholarship |
These scholarships are fully funded, and includes airfare, living expenses and tuition fees (get in touch with an IDP international education expert for more info) This is available for 12 months (provided your course is for 12 months). However, it can be extended after 1 year under the special case that will be approved by FCO (Source:https://www.chevening.org/current-cheveners/policies/terms-and-conditions-scholarships/) |
2 |
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship |
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK offers fellowships and scholarships to students from Commonwealth countries. Indian students applying for a master’s degree or a PhD in the UK can take advantage of this scholarship to fund their education. Under the scheme, there are scholarships available specifically for low and middle-income countries too. This scholarship covers airfare, tuition fees and some of the maintenance expenses (get in touch with an IDP international education expert for more info) Source:https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/commonwealth-scholarships |
3 |
GREAT Scholarships |
This scholarship is jointly funded by the UK Government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council under the Study UK campaign. This program includes 99 postgraduate scholarships from 36 UK universities in a variety of subjects. However, for Indian students, 12 of the UK higher education institutions are offering 13 postgraduate scholarships. The amount of each scholarship is a minimum of £10,000, the equivalent of one year’s tuition of a postgraduate (taught) degree. The application deadline varies as per different institutions, so you need to check the university’s website for the same. Source: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships/great-scholarships-2020/india |
4 |
Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships (CWIT) |
These scholarships are given to Indian students who are in early or mid-stage of their career and experienced in arts, heritage conservation or the humanities. It includes fully-funded awards; visiting fellowships in agreed subjects at specific institutions; grants for doctoral study; grants for research and professional visits; and grants to attend the Scottish Universities Summer School. The amount and duration vary as per the above-mentioned Grants during the final year of doctoral study: With an intentional to fill the funding gaps, this will be provided in your last year of doctoral study in arts, heritage conservation and the humanities. The amount is usually between £500-£600 (Source: *https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/charles-wallace-trust/short-research *https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/charles-wallace-trust/final-doctoral-studies *https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/charles-wallace-trust/long-term) |
5 |
Scotland Saltire Scholarships |
The initiative awards 50 students for one-year full-time graduation program in the field of science, healthcare, technology and creative industries and renewable and clean energy These are offered by the Scottish government in association with Scottish universities. The value of each award is £8,000, which will cover tuition fees for any one year of full-time study in the postgraduate master’s programme at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions (Source: https://www.scotland.org/study/saltire-scholarships) |
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