Here are the top six reasons to increase the popularity among Indians to study in the UK

• Universities in the UK have proved their ability to perform, achieve & excel in scholastic activities .They certainly have the best academic standards in the world.
• Except for Scotland, UK has 3 years undergraduate programs, wherein other countries do it for one extra year. UK also has one year Master’s degree, wherein most other countries have double the time for completing it. Basically, in lower cost & lesser time you get job-ready for the international markets.
• Full time work on holidays & part time work on semester days allow you to pay for your costs as well as have job experience. This gives you a head start.
• The chance for schooling is more flexible in the UK. The subject for your Master's degree must only be chosen in the second year of a Bachelor's programme. There is no obligation to select it in the first year.
• Of course you can have fun while you learn and be covered health wise too along with other benefits. So travelling in Europe, Health insurance are other factors to decide for UK education.
• After study – Stay back options, job placements give you the mega entry to your global dream. All the more reason to go for UK study.

Cost of Living in UK

Studying in the UK is a valuable investment in your future. But how much will it all cost? Here are some highlights to help you plan.

• Tuition fees: typically between £10,000 and £26,000 annually
• Living costs: between £800 and £1,300 a month
• Weekly shop: £30 on average per person

There are also a lot of discounts and funding options available to students. Take a look at our costs page to plan your budget.

Applying for your student visa

It is likely that you will need to apply for a student visa via the Student Route if you are 16 years old or older and intend to do a programme at the higher education level in the UK that will last longer than six months.

Follow this step-by-step guide to applying for your student visa:

1. Step 1: Apply to your chosen university (or universities) and receive an unconditional offer.
2. Step 2:Once you have received your unconditional offer, and you have accepted it, your university will give you a document called a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (or CAS).
3. Step 3:You can complete the identity portion of your application using the UK Immigration: ID Check app on a smartphone if you're from an EU nation, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland.
4. Step 4:You must include a fee known as an Immigration Health Surcharge with your application. You now have access to the National Health Service of the UK.
5. Step 5:You might need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as part of your student visa application. Make sure to confirm the type of English language proof your university will demand with them as different colleges have different standards.
6. Step 6:You will need to complete your application and have it accepted before you arrive in the UK.