Why Study in the United Kingdom (UK)?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom or the UK, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It is comprised of four neighboring island countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

What makes the UK stand out?

The capital city and the largest city of the UK, is London. It is also the capital of England. The capital of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Island are Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast, respectively.

Here, given some important reasons to choose UK for studying abroad.

World class education system:

  • UK education system stands among the most advanced and well reputed education system in the world.

Great place to live:
  • The UK is one of the most desirable places to live in around the world with its high quality of education, healthcare, transportation, infrastructure, and government services.
Without IELTS admission:

  • Applicants (especially master applicants) can have option to get admission without IELTS by fulfilling the conditions.
    Part time work allowed; International students are allowed to do part time jobs (20 Hrs. / Wk.) to earn their livelihood.

Travel with family:

  • Master applicants can apply visa to bring their dependent family members (Spouse/children) with them to the UK.

Working and staying in UK after Graduation:

  • Graduate Immigration / Post study work Visa; Graduate immigration route enables International students to apply for PSW (Post study work) visa for the duration of 2-3 years, after successfully completing their degree at undergraduate level or above.

  • Skilled Immigration / Permanent residency; Graduate immigration route (Post study work Visa) can be switched into skilled immigration (PR-Permanent residency) once the applicant has been offered a skilled Job by a licensed employer

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

  • Educational documents (Degree + Transcripts)
  • IELTS certificate / English Proficiency certificate
  • Reference letters (2)
  • Statement of purpose (SOP) *
  • CV/Resume
  • Experience letter (in case of academic gap)
  • Passport
  • CNIC

Special Note:

All documents must be clearly scanned in JPEG format except CV and SOP that must be sent in Word format.

Statement of Purpose:

  • In statement of purpose (SOP), an applicant must discuss his/her interest in the course, skills & achievements, hobbies & interests, work experience, future plan and the reason of studying in UK.

Online Application Forms:

  • Visa Application Form

  • Documents Checklist Form

  • Visa Application Fee

  • Payment Receipt

  • Appointment Letter

  • CAS Letter (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)

  • Bank Statement (maintained from Last 28 Days)

  • IELTS certificate / English Proficiency Letter

  • Educational documents
    Reference /Recommendation Letter

  • Statement of purpose (SOP)

  • FRC (attested by MOFA)

  • Original TB test report
    CV/Resume

  • Passport (valid for at least 12 months)

  • CNIC

  • Birth Certificate (in case of

  • parent’s bank statement)

  • 2 Stamp Papers (for affidavits of financial support)

  • Health Surcharge Amount (£300 Per Annum)

  • Embassy Fee (refer to UKVISA Center Website)

Special Note:
  • All documents should be printed out on A-4 size paper
  • No stapler used in any document

IELTS/ENGLISH REQUIREMENT:

Most of the universities in UK require IELTS (or any other approved English language certificate) for admission. Most common IELTS requirement is given as:

  • Foundation courses: UKVI-IELTS 5 overall (not less than 4 in any module)
  • Bachelor degree program: IELTS 6 overall (not less than 5.5 in any module)
  • Pre-Master: UKVI-IELTS 5 overall (not less than 5 in any module)
  • Master degree program: IELTS 6.5 overall (not less than 6 in any module)
IELTS exemption:

Some of the UK universities are conditionally exempting the IELTS requirement. Most common conditions are given as:

  • By passing university English language test: Some of the UK universities are conducting their own English language test. If the applicant passes university English language test, he/she will be exempted from IELTS.
  • English proficiency letter: Some of the UK universities are accepting admission applications with English language proficiency letter from applicants’ previous institute. Universities accepting English language proficiency letter are given as:
  • University of Stirling
  • Heriot-Watt University
  • Ulster University
  • Coventry University