STUDY IN UK

British Education has long attracted and welcomed high caliber students of different nationalities and backgrounds,and today builds on hundreds of years of experience in providing quality education to international students. To ensure that the quality is maintained,Britain has implemented unrivalled quality assurance and academic audit systems.The university departments re obliged to meet stringent standards by professional bodies.Standards are high not just in teaching but in other facilities as well: Libraries,computers,research equipment and living accommodation.
Details about various qualifications offered by UK colleges and Universities:

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

2.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.
3.Higher National Diploma:Higher National Diploma is awarded by vocational and Technical Educational Councils.They offer a 2 year course in a vocational subject like scientific and technical business subjects.

UK postgraduate study:

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. 
UK Student Visa:

Visa applications have to be made on IM2A forms,which are available free of cost at the British Ebassies.This form has to be filled up by the student and submitted to the embassy,along with the Visa application fee and the required documents as mentioned below.

Immigration Rules for Students:

*You must intend to study at a publicly funded university or college,a bonafide private institution or a fee-paying independent school.

*You must be able to and intend to follow a full time degree course, or a weekday,full time course at a single institution involving at least 15 hours of organized.

*You must not intend to work in UK unless you are accepted for a course lasting longer than six months, when you may work part time.

*You must intend to leave UK at the end of your studies.

Documents Required For a Student Visa:

*A letter of acceptance on the course.


This will  be a letter from your institution confirming that a place has been offered to you and that the course is full time as defined by the immigration law.The letter should state how long the course will last.Where your course is more advanced and specialized,the letter should also state what level of English is needed for the course and confirm that you satisfy this requirement.


*Evidence that you can pay the course fees and support yourself and your family,if applicable.

Useful Links:

           http://www.educationuk.org/

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