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STUDY UKGeneral 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.
RANKING:
UK University Rankings - Top Choices for Postgraduate Study
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COST OF STUDYING
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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).
- SCHOLARSHIPS - BRITISH COUNCIL
- SCHOLARSHIPS - SCOTLAND
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COST OF LIVING
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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.
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
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
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WORKING IN THE UK
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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
** 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