United Kingdom

Why Study in UK?

• A UK qualification is recognised and respected globally.
• Quality standards for UK programmes are among the highest in the world. The quality is assured by government supported agencies and stringent assessment mechanisms
• The UK education system has attracted many international students who have gone on to become global financial leaders, leading politicians and thinkers who have had an important influence on the world.
• Innovative and Abundant Research Opportunities
• Healthy and Safe Communities
• Scholarships and Financial Support
• Multicultural Nation
• Possible to work while you study
• The best possible place to study and learn English

UK Study Visa Description

There are two student categories under Tier 4 of the points-based system:

Tier 4 (General) Student Visa – This visa category is for students coming to the UK for higher education. The applicant must be at least 16 years old.
Tier 4 (Child) Student Visa – This visa category is for children between 4 and 15 years of age coming to the UK for their education.
Children between 4 and 15 years can only be educated at independent fee-paying schools.

UK Tier 4 Study Visa Requirements

• A valid passport or any other documentation for travel
• Proof of funds
• CAS reference number – Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
• Documents used for obtaining the CAS
• Colour photographs of passport size
• If needed, screening for Tuberculosis
• Having a visa letter does not guarantee the application will be successful. The applicant must meet all the requirements of the category and any other requirements of the immigration rules.
• IELTS bands score 6.0 to 6.5 But Ielts band Score Vary acc to selected courses.

Processing Time for UK Study Visa

While a normal UK Study Visa could take at least 6 weeks to process, students can opt for the Priority Visa Service or the Super Priority Visa Service to shorten the visa processing time for an added fee. Under the Priority Visa Application, the UK Visas and Immigration aims to make a decision on your Priority Visa application and contact you to let you know that your passport is ready to be collected within 5 working days from when you submit your biometric information. Under the Super Priority Visa Application, the same work is completed within 24 Hrs. Candidates should note that the cost of this service is in addition to the visa application fee and is non-refundable if the visa application is refused, or in exceptional cases if it takes longer to process.

Upcoming Intakes in UK

The academic year in the UK runs from September to July. Universities and Colleges in the UK have 3 intakes and some of them may also refer to intake as a term. The 3 intakes available in the UK are:

Intake 1: Term 1 – It commences in September/October and is the major intake

Intake 2: Term 2 – It commences in January/February intake is also available

Intake 3: Term 3 – It commences in May/June and is available for selected Courses.

Dependents

On Tier 4 Dependent Visa, Your Family members including your dependents and spouse will be able to join you or stay with you in UK during your course of study

You can only bring a dependent if you will meet following requirements

• Sponsored by a higher education institute for a Level 7 course with a duration of 9 months or more
• Doing a government-sponsored course that has more than 6 months duration
• Doctorate students on an extension scheme

Work Approval for Students

Student Applicant

• Students must be over 18 years of age
• International students who study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at a recognised university are allowed to work part-time during term for up to 20 hours a week and full-time during the holidays.
• Each higher education institution has clearly defined semesters throughout the academic year, including specific breaks for holidays. During these breaks, you can work full-time at your job if you wish.

Spouse

Dependent Visa holders can work freely in the UK however they are not allowed to work as a doctor in training. If your dependent spouse is highly skilled and secures sponsorship with a Tier 2 licensed employer on his or her own account please note that they will not be able to ‘switch’ in country to a Tier 2 General Visa.