SIE Studying in the UK
UPDATED: NOV 20

STUDY UK

General Information about studying in the UK

OVERVIEW:

The UK is one of the primary countries for professionals seeking to study for career development and continuing in the UK after their studies to work and gain international experience.

For International Students graduating in 2020, there is a new visa option:  Post-study work visa. 

NOTE:

BREXIT is causing uncertainty among some international students and professionals.  Some are looking to other countries for their professional international study and work experience.  Once BREXIT is resolved, the situation will become much less uncertain.

COST OF STUDYING
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
At postgraduate level, international fees for classroom-based programs in 2017/18 per year started at around:

  • £11,000 (~US$15,545) and went up to £32,000 (~US$45,200).

  • For laboratory-based programs, average annual fees vary from £12,000 (~US$16,940) to £27,200 (~US$38,400). 

COST OF LIVING
​INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Current UK student visa requirements stipulate that you must have at least £1,015 (~US$1,435) in your bank account for each month you plan to stay in the UK anywhere outside of London. This works out as £12,180 (~US$17,200) per year.
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If you wish to study in London, you’ll need to budget considerably more - at least £1,265 (~US$1,800) per month, the equivalent of £15,180 (~US$21,500) a year.  

MORE INFO AT STUDENT LIVING INDEX - NATWEST BANK

WORKING IN THE UK
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

While Studying


Can I work while I study in the UK?    Yes.
 
  • However, you must check the sites below to see if the school is listed​.

  • And the course has to be longer than 6 months.​

After Studying


Undergraduate and Master’s students will be able to stay for six months post-graduation after the completion of their course to find a job. What’s more, most international students who are able to find work will need to have a starting salary of at least £20,800.

** The above 6 months period to find a job has been changed and beginning next year you can stay in the UK for up to 2 years while you seek employment after completing your program.   

Most students apply for TIER 2