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Welcome to The UK... Key Facts

CLIMATE

PEOPLE

REGIONS

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The Cities are warmer than countryside.
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long summer days and short winter days

in the bigger popular cities

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quite friendly
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Open to diverse cultures
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Traditional in value system

SCENERY
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Scenic Countryside
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Beautiful Beaches
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Glens, Scottish Lochs and

Scottish Highlands

London, Portsmouth
South West England - Bath, Exeter
Midlands - Newcastle, Bradford, Derby
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Scotland : Dundee, Stirling,
Glasgow, Edinburgh
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Wales : Cardiff, Swansea, Bangor
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Northern Ireland : Belfast

POPULATION

RECREATION

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Over 60 million people

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Ranked 18 in population census

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Pubs and Night Clubs

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Football, Cricket, Rugby

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Shopping

students at any given time

UK - DESTINATION FOR EDUCATION

UK qualifications are recognised and respected all over the world. It is the oldest
established educational system & provides a solid foundation for all skills required to do
well and succeed in a globalised world economy.
WORLD CLASS QUALIFICATIONS :

The international alumni from UK institutions includes many leading politicians,

thinkers and business people who have had an important influence on the world
such as Bill Clinton (former President of the USA), Wole Soyinka (Nobel prizewinning author) and Imran Khan (cricket legend and politician).
The sheer variety of specialisations means finding a course that suits your real
interests, your ambitions and passions.
MODERN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT :

Employers want employees who can think effectively, creatively and

independently.
UK institutions use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to encourage
independence, as well as mastery of the subject.
Students are expected to use the information they are given to stimulate their
original thinking.
QUALITY OF EDUCATION :

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The education system provides facilities such as international students
societies,
planned social activities, academic support, personal tutors to each student,
academic and professional counsellors resulting in the lowest drop out rates.
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Its quality is unrivaled throughout the world.
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Encourages relevant skills that are marketable and sought by today's employers.
AFFORDABLE :

Realisation of earning potentials sooner.

Numerous scholarships and bursaries offered by UK institutions.
Almost free health care by National Health Service.
Student discount facilities provided through National Union of Students.
CHOICE :

Vast choice of institutions, academic areas and subjects.

Flexible programs.
Diverse & stable social environment.
MULTICULTURAL :

Cosmopolitan place to live.

Home to numerous ethnic groups and nationalities from around the world.
Tolerant, stable society where students learn and interact with diverse range of
people.
DURATION :

Compared to other educational destinations shorter duration programs.

Undergraduate - 3 years, Postgraduate - 1 year.
GATEWAY TO EUROPE :

As a student in UK, you have the opportunity to work in or travel to and

experience Europe as all major European Economies are within short distance
with easy and affordable connectivity.

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SCOTLAND

Aberdeen

Dundee
Stirling
Glasgow

Edinburgh

Newcastle

NORTHERN
IRELAND

Sunderland

York

Belfast

Bradford

Bangor

Lancaster
Leeds
Huddersfield
Preston
Sheffield
Manchester
Keele
Lincoln
Liverpool
Nottingham

Stafford Derby
Norwich
Leicester
Loughborough
ENGLAND
Aberystwyth
Cambridge Colchester
Birmingham
Coventry
Luton
WALES
Cheltenham
Swansea
Hatfield (Hertfordshire)
Oxford
Bristol
LONDON
Cardiff
Reading Guildford
Canterbury
Sussex
Southampton
Portsmouth Chichester
Plymouth

Exeter

Falmouth

STUDY IN UK

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Requirement
UNDERGRADUATE
65% and above for humanities in XIIth.
70 - 80% and above for Science, Commerce, Engg in Std. XII / Diploma.
2nd class could also be considered by some Universities if there is some additional qualification /
experience. (Foundations and Diploma programs are available for students who have secured
below 60%)
Completed / will complete 18 years of age before joining a degree program.

POSTGRADUATE
60 % and above in 1st degree is required by most of the Universities for Masters and Research
courses.
Some universities may even accept student with lower percentage in their 1st degree.
GMAT scores ranging between 600-700 by many Universities for Management Programs may be required.
Full time work experience of at least 2-4 years after 1st degree required by many Universities
for Management Programs (MBA). The same may vary from University to University
All AMBA accredited universities require a minimum of 3 years work experience and an
age criteria of 25 years plus as a minimum age requirement for the MBA degree programs.

English Requirement
IELTS minimum score of 7.0 for Postgraduate and 6.5 for Undergraduate Studies.
TOEFL minimum score of 90 (Internet Based Test) for Postgraduate and 80 (Internet Based Test)
for Undergraduate Studies.
Exemption is possible if student has scored above 70% in English language in the X and XII std.
(English Medium) & if medium of instruction throughout school & college was English.
PTE is accepted in majority of UK Universities and UKBA. Scores required for UG 55-60 and PG 65.

COSTS OF STUDYING IN THE UK - VALUE FOR MONEY :

The most apparent cost advantage of studying in the UK is the lesser duration of the programs: 3yrs for UG degree and only 1 year for Masters
degree. This means lesser expenses than other destinations (like the US, CANADA)

SUBJECT
Arts, Humanities
Engineering / Science
Business
MBA
PLACES

Places Other than London

Place Near London

TUITION FEES (PER YEAR)

8,000
10,000
12,000
10,000

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TUITION FEES IN INDIAN RUPEES

10,000
13,000
16,000
25,000

LIVING COSTS (PER YEAR)

` 8,00,000
` 10,00,000
` 12,00,000
` 10,00,000

- 10,00,000
- 13,00,000
- 16,00,000
- 25,00,000

LIVING COSTS IN INDIAN RUPEEES

6,500 to 7,500
7,500 to 9,000

` 6,50,000 - 7,50,000
` 7,50,000 - 9,00,000

(The above conversion has been done @ ` 100= 1. as on 01-01-2014. Subject to change*)

TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION
Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students are guaranteed accommodation by many
universities in their Halls of Residence, for at least their first year at the university provided
they inform the university within the given deadlines.

On Campus : College hostels (self catered or fully catered)

Off Campus : Renting a flat / apartment
Homestay : With families near the institution.

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Applications are made only through UCAS (only 1 application can be made in an academic year).
It is an online application method.
One can apply to 5 different Universities on the same application form.
A fee of 23 is charged by UCAS to process applications and 12 if applying to just one University.
Final Deadline:
Art and Design - 24th March
Oxford / Cambridge -15th October
Other Programs - 1st Deadline - 15th Jan : 2nd & Final Deadline - 30th June

Sandwich programs are made up of a combination of periods of study and time spent in industry. So the course duration extends to 4 years instead
of the usual 3 years.
Foundation programs are of 1 year duration and are generally tailored for students as an alternative route to bridge between one's own qualification
and that which is required for entry for a degree program in a university / college.
Students are strongly advised to apply sooner as the application process may take time due to Universities getting an overwhelming number of
applications.

Application processing done at Edwise free of cost.

One can apply to numerous Universities.
Very few Universities charge an application processing fee.
Deadlines
Certain Universities have deadlines
Most Universities do not have deadlines but it is advised to apply at least 6/8
months in advance (especially if applying to a Popular University).

The main intake offered by all Universities is September / October while few Universities also offer Jan/Feb intake.
Some institutions may have April / May start too.

TESTIMONIALS OF STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH EDWISE

I am really Grateful to Edwise for guiding my way for

abroad to Cardiff University for my Business
Management course. I have always dreamt of studying
abroad and it came true only with the help of Edwise. I
am really thankful to Edwise for it.
My special thanks to my Counsellors for guiding me
through all my admission procedure right from
selecting university to landing on the university
campus. The Visa counsellor for his professional
advise for my Visa & Financial matters and for
helping me out in preparing my Visa papers. Without
them it would have been very complicated. It was a
very distinctive experience with Edwise. I am very
contented with the service and concern they gave me. I
wish them best of luck for their future and for the
service they offer to the students. I wish them to
prolong it for many approaching years.

OVERSEAS EDUCATION CONSULTANTS

Experience with Edwise and my counselor have been

great Apart from helpful listing the universities for my
course, being in constant interaction and providing
timely information about interviews. The other service
like predeparture briefing with the University
professors was extremely helpful. My experience with
Edwise has been great and will recommend it to my
friends.

Attested copies of mark sheets of Std X, XII and all the 3 / 4 / 5 years of the Bachelors
degree. Edwise counsellors can attest these for you, on sighting the originals.
At least 2 Academic reference letters from professors who have taught you most recently.
One reference in case of UG application on the UCAS application form itself is required.
If you have work experience, then at least one work recommendation from the employer
who knows you well and can comment on your professional abilities.
Statement of Purpose.
Curriculum Vitae / Resume.
Photocopied score reports of GMAT/ IELTS / TOEFL / PTE if available / required.
Portfolio (in case of students applying for Art and Design courses & Architecture programs).
Others (certificates / achievements at the State and National Level and extra curricular
activities ).

UK universities are generally government funded which mostly means limited funds available for the university to disburse among
students as bursaries and scholarships. Still most universities do have certain awards which are given to students based on their merits as
well as performance during the course. Some of the UK universities also have special awards for Indian students besides the ones which
individual departments may offer to students coming there to pursue their further studies. Another important source of scholarship are the
British Government sponsored awards like the Chevening Scholarship Commonwealth Scholarship, DFID scholarship. These are
extremely competitive and the deadlines are much in advance of the session.

Merit based.
Universities offer part bursaries for certain courses but these are limited in number.
The Undergraduate and Vocation Scholarship Scheme (UVS) which more than 60 universities offer in collaboration with the
British Government.
Different University Scholarships have their respective deadlines.

British Chevening : for deserving students wishing to pursue Research / Taught Postgraduate Courses.
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Plans are for citizens of Commonwealth Countries.
Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) for postgraduate research.
University - based scholarships are in the form of part bursaries which vary from 1000 - 2500 rebate in the tuition fee.

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UK VISA
A Student visa is relatively easy to obtain effective from 30th March 09. The process is further simplified by introducing PBS (Point Based
System) wherein you need to achieve 40 points to make you eligible to get the Student Visa. In addition to our academic counselors at Edwise,
we also have dedicated visa counselors, who are trained in visa formalities to help students to get the required points. It is imperative to have a
CAS certificate to be issued by licensed sponsor in prescribed format to get 30 points and 10 points for maintenance. Normal length of visa will
be full length of the course plus 1 to 4 months depending upon the length of the program.

PART TIME EMPLOYMENT IN UK

Students can work upto 20 hours a week during term time and full

time during vacations.

If you are going to study below degree level (excluding foundation

degree students) you will only be able to work 10 hours a week (this
has been reduced from 20 hours).
Dependents : Student who enrol for the courses for Post Graduate

Certificate, Post graduation Certificate in Education, Post Graduate

Diploma of Masters degree at a university for which the duration
should be more than 12 months can sponsor a dependent. The
dependents will be allowed to work.
Students can earn around 5 - 7 per hour i.e. approx 375 - 525 per month during term.

Students can work full time during vacations.

Students could look out for part-time jobs by looking in the local newspapers and job shops as well as the Universities and Colleges

career cells where information is available about vacancies. However please note that students are not guaranteed part time employment
by the University.
If you are going to the UK as a student for six months or less, you cannot work nor can extend your visas further.

EMPLOYMENT IN UK AFTER GRADUATING

Those graduating from a UK university with a recognized degree, PGCE, or PGDE will be able to switch into Tier 2 - Sponsored Skilled
Category
They will only be able to switch to TIER 2 if they are in the UK, before their student visa expires.
The normal Tier 2 requirements will apply and the Advantage of this scheme is that the Employer will not have to undergo The Resident
Labour Market Test.
A dependent is allowed to work only if the student is studying a post graduate program at a university.
Genuine student entrepreneurs with a great idea are able to stay on in the UK to develop their business proposition.

The Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) route, to include additional places for talented MBA graduates from UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
The Tier 2 (General) category is for foreign nationals who have been offered a skilled job to fill a gap in the workforce that cannot be filled by a
settled worker.
Attributes:
You must score 50 points in total for your attributes. The points you can score for attributes are listed below. You can only score points for one
entry in each column.
Criterion
Assigned valid Certificate of Sponsorship having met the
Requirements of

Points

1. Shortage Occupation or Job in related field of course of study

30

2. Appropriate Salary- GBP 20,000 and above

These bands are before tax (gross) and yearly

20

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STUDY IN UK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ?

ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS OFFERED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHILST
STUDYING IN UK ?
2 Main benefits offered :
NHS : All international students staying in UK for the purpose of education for 6
months or more qualify for free health care through the National Health Service.
NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS : Loads of discounts are negotiated on behalf
of their student members on things like books, stationery, food, clothes, travel
and entertainment. All students are entitled to free NUS membership.
WILL I GET A REFUND IF MY VISA IS REFUSED ?
If your visa is refused and you have paid a deposit to your institution for tuition fees, then you will receive a refund of the deposit, when you
send the institution a copy of your visa refusal letter issued by the High Commission. A few institutions deduct a small amount, usually no
more than 100 for administrative charges.
HOW CAN I FINANCE MY STUDIES ?
As compared to the cost of studying in India only, going abroad can seem to be steeply expensive. However one must keep the possible
returns in mind which are in the form of quality of education, international exposure and boost to ones career when evaluating the costs of
studying abroad. A student can rely on sources like family funds, bank loans, scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships etc to provide for funds
required by him.
BANK LOANS
Most nationalized banks offer students loans at competitive rates for considerable time periods which may enable a larger section of
students to go and study abroad. They will ask for a collateral security to be pledged. For higher amount you can even consider the
possibility of an international bank loan. Kindly ask your Edwise counsellor for further details.
EDUCATIONAL TRUSTS / INSTITUTES
Such organizations may also be able to help the student to fund his studies abroad.
SPONSORSHIPS
The Required funds can be in the account of applicant or jointly held with the applicant or it can be in the account of parents. You must hold
these funds for specified period of time i.e. 28 days old at the time of visa application.
SHOULD I PAY A DEPOSIT ?
Some universities require the students to pay part of the tuition fees in advance in order to reserve a place for them in the university. In any
case we recommend that all students should make a deposit payment as it facilitates in getting a student visa.
HOW ARE THE UNIVERSITIES RATED ?
British Universities do not have a formal ranking system but the government does take the responsibility to monitor and control the quality of
education provided by each university through the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. The Government conducts a Research
Assessment Exercise once in every 5 yrs. which determines the level of
research activity in a university department. The departments are
graded as high as 4* and as low as 1. General League Tables prepared by
newspapers like the Sunday Times and Financial Times can also be
checked.
HOW TO WORK OUT COST OF EDUCATION ?
Cost of Education consist of Tuition fee for first twelve months and Food
and Maintenance for First Nine Months @ GBP 600/- / GBP 800/- per
month (as the case may be) irrespective of length of your program. If
program is less than 9 months, you can calculate proportionately.

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UNIVERSITY
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Our counsellors have been trained by the universities
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Recommendation for University Applications
Special attention to your Application
Highlighting areas essential for well presented, error free
application
Exhaustive information brochures, library cd's and
application forms, etc.
Coaching on IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, SAT and PTE
Dedicated Edwise application portals for Many UK
Universities
VISA FORMALITIES
Well stocked with visa application forms & visa formality
updates.
Comprehensive guidance regarding completion of visa
application forms.
Verification & advice by specially trained accountants with
regards to preparation of financial documents in the manner
recommended by the high commission
BANK LOAN ASSISTANCE
Tie ups with well known banks
Application fee waiver
Complete guidance on Educational loan & assistance
provided
Quick and easy process
OTHER SERVICES
Academic Pathway Planning (Interest, Career & Aptitude
Testing)
Pre departure Orientation & Alumni Interaction
IELTS Registration Centre for British Council
Forex or Travel Currency Cards
Discount on tickets and extra luggage
Student Travel and Medical Insurance
Global SIM cards
Assistance for On & Off Campus
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Richmond The American International
University in London
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University of Gloucestershire
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University of London
F Birkbeck
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F School of Oriental and
African Studies
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University of South Wales
University of St. Andrews
University of Stirling
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University of Sunderland
University of The Arts London
University of The West of Scotland
University of Ulster
University of West of England, Bristol
University of Westminster
University of Winchester
University of Wolverhampton
University of Worcester
University of York

COLLEGES
Bradford College
Birmingham Metropolitan College.
Cambridge Education Group
City College Plymouth
City of Bristol College
De Montfort University Leicester
International Pathway Colege (LIPC)
Greenwich School of Management-London
Holborn College
Hult Interntional Business School
INTO (University Partnerships)
Kaplan International Colleges
London International College of
a Business and Technology
London School of Business & Finance
London School of Commerce
Navitas (University Programs)
Oxford X - London
Royal Agriculture College
South Lanarkshire College.
Study Group (International Study Centres)
The College of Law
West London College
Writtle College
.... and Many More

The Directors have lived, worked and studied abroad and undergone specialised training at
various universities around the globe.
Some of our counsellors have worked and studied abroad. Further our counsellors have been
trained by international experts to guide students professionally in selecting the right course at
the ideal university.

We Counsel and Help Students with Applications for Institutions not listed above
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