UK

Because quality standards for UK universities at both under and postgraduate level are among
the best in the world, credentials from such institutions are internationally respected and a
qualification obtained here will be a solid foundation for boosting your career.

Why study in the UK

The UK is one of the world’s most preferred destinations to obtain your degree in higher
education, with approximately 500,000 or even more international students enrolling each year.
International students have always been coming to the UK to get their further education. This
essentially means that the British universities hold decades of experience, which makes it
possible for students to work. UK institutions are the ones to use all different types of teaching
and assessment methods, encourage people towards independence, as well as also offer them
mastery of the subject of their choice. The teaching is carried out in an interactive and very
relevant realm of the industry with great and particular emphasis on practical knowledge and the
skills based on the approach.

There are thousands of courses and certifications that are available, they cover hundreds of
subjects that span across different combinations and also help the student find exactly what they
require. The diverse range of courses offer a right match to the wide range of institutions that
offer the students a varied choice to make a pick for the most suitable environment for studying.
The UK has a long tradition that brings reputed leaders from different spheres, such as scientific
and creative innovation. It has also been the country to become the recipient of the second
highest number of Nobel Prizes all round the world. Students come to study scientific and
technical subjects in the UK. This happens to benefit the students from learning alongside the
world’s top intellectual achievers and experts.

UK institutions offer many reputed courses that extend the option of opting for a work
placement. Having a work placement is the one benefit that is integrated into the course to offer
the students cutting edge knowledge as well as the right guidance and proficiency on-the-job
training in different areas of study. UK institutions are the ones to offer the best options when it
comes to taking up a work placement as part of its program. UK education is the one that is
comparatively cheaper than the other alternatives. It further helps that the programs in the UK
are shorter (3 years for undergraduate program & 1 year for postgraduate program), which
reduces the overall cost. Moreover, a large number of scholarships are offered by UK
institutions. They help to reduce all the cost further. ACE Educational Foundation would help
aspirants live their dream of studying in the UK.

The UK is truly a cosmopolitan country. People from all over the world find their solace in the
UK. Students from over 150 nationalities come to study in the UK, ensuring to create a tolerant
and stable society in which the students learn different diversities from people of all cultures and
nationalities. International students are allowed to work off-campus for about 20 hours per week
and also for about 37.5 hours during Christmas and during the Summer Break. This helps the
students gain some valuable exposure which is much needed as well as covers a major part of
their expenses. We are the UK education consultants in Kathmandu that offer you the best and
the most reliable and honest help that can make your career.

University in UK

An education in the United Kingdom means the opportunity to explore this
lively center of culture, traverse its serene landscapes and imbibe its ancient heritage. England,
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all enticing destinations in their own right – from the
glittering nerve center of London to the gritty charm of Glasgow, the craggy peaks of Snowdonia
to the green slopes of Northern Ireland, this historic state is packed with opportunity. What’s
more, the extensive transport network of this compact nation means that you are never far from
the next city, landmark or pub. Read about the various other types of higher education offered in
the United Kingdom, as well as some other important details that you must consider taking into
notice during your preparations for studying abroad. Our education consultants are the ones to
help you sail through the complex decisions of choosing a course or university which is best fit
as per your dream qualification.

Study Requirements

Foundation

English Entry requirement: 5.5/6.0 in IELTS
Academic: Twelve years of school education or equivalent in your own country

Diploma of Higher Education

English Entry requirement: 6.0 in IELTS
Academic: : Qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, two or three Scottish Higher or
a National Diploma; or an international foundation year.

Undergraduate

English Entry requirement: 6.5 in IELTS
Academic: Qualifications equivalent to two or three UK A-levels, three or four Scottish Higher,
a Higher National Certificate or Diploma, or BTEC National Diploma; or an international
foundation year.

Postgraduate

To begin a postgraduate course in the UK, you will need to hold an undergraduate degree from
the UK or overseas. You will be expected to have obtained a first or good 2:1 (or international
equivalent) in a directly related subject and you will need at least IELTS 6.5 level for most
courses.

Qualifications required:

Pre-Master

Undergraduate degree plus IELTS 5.0-5.5
Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma
Undergraduate degree plus IELTS 6.5-7.0, or a pre-master’s course

Master’s degree

A first-class undergraduate degree or even an upper second-class undergraduate degree would
work with an IELTS score of 7.0, or a pre-master’s course.

MBA

First degree with about 2-3 years of business experience, along with an IELTS score of 6.5-7.0

PhD

Master’s degree, plus IELTS 6.57.0

Fees & Scholarship

Tuition fees for a UK undergraduate and graduate degree range from £10,000 – £38,000 or more
for medical degrees. You must have £12,180 for the annual living expenses according to the
current student visa requirements.
You can also apply for a scholarship to study in the UK. Some scholarships are funded by the
UK government, some by external organizations, and many by individual universities.
Our team at ACE Educational Foundation will help to find a suitable scholarship for you based
on your academic and IELTS score.

Work Rights While Studying

• International students who have been accepted for a full-time position at a UK
  educational institution will be eligible to work while studying in the UK. You may only
  be eligible to work under Tier 4 Rules.
•  20 hours a week if you are studying at degree level or you are a student of a higher
  education institution (HEI)
• 20 hours a week if you hail from a study abroad program in the UK
• 10 hours a week in case you are studying for a course that stands below a degree level at
  an HEI

Work Permits After Study

You can work full time during vacation periods, before your course starts and after your course
has ended. Our consultant would provide all the basic details of your work rights while you are
studying at UK universities and institutions. International students who wish to remain in the UK
after they have graduated must apply for a work visa from UK Visa and Immigration. There are
several visas that you can apply for given the fact that you are a graduate:

Tier 2 (General) Visa: This is the one that is primarily applied to remaining and
working in the UK even after your studies are completed. It is the one that is open to
recent graduates holding a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD from a renowned and recognized
UK university. Before you apply, ensure that you have an offer of a skilled job extended
to you from a licensed employer.

Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa: This visa is open to all students who are into
business and in the process of developing a world-class business idea. You will be
required to be identified and sponsored by the university you are studying, stating that
you have the potential to build your own business. This applies to all the graduating
students that come from any subject discipline.

Tier 4 (Student) Visa: If you are a student who has completed a degree in PhD at a UK
higher education institute at which you can reach out and apply for a further 12 months
stay in the UK, after your course completion date. You will get sponsorship from the
university where you study, you will also have full unrestricted work rights, which
extend the candidate from some of the limited professions such as doctors or dentists.

Tier 5 Temporary Worker: This visa is the one to allow you to work in the UK for
approximately 12 or 24 months depending on the scheme that you’re applying for. The
International students that come to the UK can definitely apply for the Tier 5 visa to
undertake work experience and also internships in the UK after the completion of studies.
We at ACE Educational Foundation, Education being your UK education consultants in
Noida, will guide you through the whole process and help you attain greater clarity.

Note: there are some new developments for students’ post-study work rights in the UK.
Please refer to the government’s immigration policy for more information.

Visa Process

International students from outside the UK or EU must apply for a student visa to study in the
UK. You can only apply for a student visa if you opt for a full-time university degree course in
the UK. Student visas are not issued for part-time courses. Your eligibility is calculated by using
a points-based rules system which is called a Tier 4 Student Visa.

You will be guided to all the requirements needed to apply for the visa at ACE Educational
Foundation. Our team will help the students to meet their visa requirements and guide them
throughout the process.