A Complete Guide To Applying to A University in UK

The UK is home to some of the best universities in the world, including Oxford, Cambridge, London School of Economics and more. Every year, scores of hopefuls from around the world apply for undergraduate and graduate programs to different universities in the UK.

If you are considering applying to the UK for your higher studies, here is how to go about it:

Choose a course

First off, you need to decide what you want to study. Universities in the UK offer a number of courses, including business, social sciences, criminology, and more.

Research courses thoroughly. Try to start your start your research as early as possible. This will give you enough time to make an informed choice. Also, there is a possibility that your chosen course may not be offered by your preferred universities. Most UK degrees are 3 or 4 years long. Therefore, spend as much time as you possibly can on your research. Look into the details of each course.

Research universities

Once have a clear idea about the courses you want to study, your next step should be to select a university to apply to.

When choosing a university, consider its international ranking, courses, faculty, facilities, location, etc. Coupled with these factors, check whether or not you meet the university’s admission requirements. It is a good idea to apply to at least 4 universities so that you can get admission into at least 1 of them.

Keep track of admission deadline. If you submit your application early then you might receive early decision.

Submit application

Generally speaking, a student is required to submit a personal statement with their application. Some UK universities require international students to pay application fees, which varies from one university to another.

Once you gain admission into a university, you will need to pay the admission fees. Students from EU countries pay the same fees as UK students. However, international students pay a significantly higher amount.

Furthermore, international students need a student visa to study in the UK. Tier 4 (General) student visa and Tier 4 (Child) student visa are common types of student visas you can apply for.

Get in touch with our trained, experienced team of UK immigration solicitors to prepare and submit your UK student visa application. With client care at the heart of their service, our solicitors leave no stone unturned in assisting students obtain their UK student visas.