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Reasons to study in UK<\/strong> – The UK has for long been a preferred destination for budding professionals, academicians and students alike. According to a report on Migration Statistics,published by the UK?s Office for National Statistics, 21,165 Indian students were granted Tier 4 (student) visas for the UK in the year ending March 2019. This was a 40% increase  from year ending March 2018.  <\/span><\/p>\n

The country is home to some of the finest centres of learning like the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, UCL (University College London) and Imperial College London. It thus witnesses a large influx of international students from all over the world, making it a melting pot of culture and learning. Besides, educational institutes across the country offer more than 50,000 courses in more than 25 subjects across all streams of studies. <\/span><\/p>\n

This article gives the top reasons why Indian students continue to give preference to the UK while considering to study further at a foreign university. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Reasons to study in UK – Why UK is one of the best option for study abroad?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Vast array of courses on offer – <\/b>Universities in the UK are famed for their undergraduate, master?s as well as PhD courses. The top 5 spots on the ?<\/span>Times Higher Education World University Rankings? have been consistently taken by British universities. <\/span>What?s more, these universities are not just reputed, but come with a long legacy of an exemplary alumni and faculty who excel in their respective fields. <\/span><\/p>\n

International recognition of degrees earned at universities in the UK –<\/b> Degrees earned in the UK are recognised across the globe with PR degrees being recognised even in countries like Canada and USA. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lower tuition fees –<\/b> Even though the cost of pursuing an education in the UK is not low, it isn?t exorbitant either, especially when compared to other countries like Australia and the USA. The average tuition fee in the UK averages between <\/span>$<\/span>38,000<\/span> for similar courses the average cost of tuition in USA costs around $50,000. <\/span>These figures when coupled with cost of living and other necessities make the UK a much more desirable destination for students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shorter course lengths –<\/b> An important aspect of education in the UK which has a leg up over education in other countries is the shorter length of its courses. While in the USA an undergraduate course requires 4 years of tuition, in the UK it requires just 3 years. Similarly, in Australia and the USA post graduate courses require a minimum of 2 years of tuition while the same post graduate courses in the UK require just 1 year of course work. <\/span>The shorter time frame is great for students looking to start their careers early and also helps in bringing down the overall costs. Keeping this and the quality of education in mind, UK easily becomes one of the most beneficial places for students, especially when the students want to get maximum return on their investment by getting a lucrative job after completing their studies.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Note: Undergraduate courses in Scotland require 4 years of tuition. In the rest of the UK, the same courses need just 3 years to complete. <\/b><\/p>\n

2 year post-study work visa –<\/b> A post-study work visa gives students the opportunity to work or look for work for 2 years in the country once they have completed their respective educational courses. Students who are able to secure jobs paying around ?20,000 can further apply for indefinite stay permits after living in the UK for 5 years. There is no cap on the number of skilled labour visas that will be granted to Indian professionals making it easier for students to find work and stay on in the UK.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Large number of scholarships to choose from – <\/b>The diverse education system of UK offers innumerable fields for students to explore. There are a large number of scholarships that students from across the world can apply for when looking to join a university in the UK. The British Council along with 12 universities in the UK has launched the ?GREAT? Scholarships 2020 program. Under this, 12 postgraduate scholarships are being offered with grants up to ?10,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some university scholarships, specific to Indian students in the UK are listed below –<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Imperial College London<\/span><\/td>\nOffering a scholarship worth ?10,000 for students looking forward to pursue a master’s<\/span> course from the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine or Faculty of Natural Sciences<\/span>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Newcastle University (excelling in courses related to health, culture and creative arts, data and energy)<\/span><\/td>\nOffering thirteen 50% tuition fee discounts and two full tuition fee discounts as well as automatic partial tuition fee scholarships with a value of ?1,500 to ?5,000. Scholarships are available to applicants applying to study at undergraduate and master?s level for almost all subject areas.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robert Gordon University<\/span><\/td>\nOffering one post graduate scholarship across all streams with ?10,000 discount on full tuition fees<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University of Bath (excelling in teaching in research work)<\/span><\/td>\nOffering a scholarship worth ?25,000 Indian students across all streams.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other than this, over 20,000 international students also get financial aid from the UK government.<\/p>\n

For more information on eligibility and application processes for scholarships by the Indian students, Buddy4study offers counselling and assistance. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Reasons to study in UK – Part time jobs<\/span> <\/b><\/h2>\n

Students enrolled in institutes across the UK are allowed to work part time to earn money that can help supplement their finances and familiarise themselves with the local culture. Students can work for up to 20 hours in a week (as per visa guidelines). Finding part-time work for students is fairly easy and there are plenty of options in the campuses. Some types of campus jobs for a student could be:<\/span><\/p>\n