Study Abroad

MBA programs across the world cost a lot and the best way to fund one is to find a scholarship. MBA courses in the UK are a particularly intensive, challenging and rewarding form of taught postgraduate course. The UK offers its international students with financial support to pursue the course. Some universities also offer partial tuition fee waivers and assistantships that may mitigate the expenses of a student. Most universities offer local scholarships funded under their own individual banners. The RAE (Research Assessment Exercise) is the best way to judge a program in the UK. ...

If the United Kingdom is your destination to pursue higher studies, do ample research on the universities there to know which ones fit your bill and shortlist them depending on your interest and financial situation. After you get an acceptance letter from your preferred university, get your documents in order and apply for a visa at a UK consulate in India. Along with the application form, a set of documents is to be submitted to make the application complete. Students must keep in mind the deadlines for application. For undergraduate courses, applications need to be routed through ...

If you are applying to a university in an English-speaking country and English is not your first language, your institution may require you to take a standardized test. There are two main English language tests accepted by universities around the world,  IELTS  (International English Language Testing Service) and  TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). But the big question that students face is “which one is better?” Both, TOFEL and IELTS are English language tests aimed at pre-university students planning to make the step to higher education....

Finding your course of interest and a college of choice is a very important part of your plan to pursue higher education abroad. However, securing a visa is especially crucial. Read on to find out more about the various financial documents you will be expected to submit, and procedures that need to be followed while applying for a UK student visa. Declaring funds available to the UK Border Agency If you are a student applying for tier 4 visas, you will have to sign a declaration stating that you have the required funds and that these will remain with you until and unless you spend...

GPA or grade point average is used by admission committees not so much to know how intelligent a student is, but because it gives them a long-term indication of how well you are likely to perform as a student. Grades can usually reflect a student's motivation or capabilities. Also, it is an indicator of how consistent your work is. Grades can vary, and the value assigned to a grade can change depending on the context. For example, lower grades in challenging subjects may be given more value than high grades in easy courses. Admission committees also take into consideration the overall...

A visa interview is the last and the most important step before the confirmation of your student visa for the UK and most other countries. It is important that you are well prepared for your interview. Your performance in the interview can quicken or delay your visa processing. Therefore, it is very important for students to prepare themselves for the crucial interview. The UK student visa interview is usually taken by a visa officer or the ambassador. You will be asked questions mainly to ensure that your application case is genuine and your intentions align with what is stated in the...

UK universities have always been one of the most preferred destinations to study abroad for Indian students aspiring to higher education. However, the recent reforms in the visa rules made by the UK government have been a major concern for students. Sources from the ILS Network revealed that despite the stringent visa rules, UK universities are open for talented Indian students who want to pursue their higher studies. The reforms have been made to ensure that students who go to the UK with a student visa do not extend their stay to work in that country and to prevent fraud colleges...

The UK is one of the most popular choices for international students worldwide – second only to the United States. UK higher education institutions have a strong reputation for providing numerous facilities and flexibilities to their students through excellent systems. The UK offers much more to its international students in comparison to any other English-speaking country. The British economy has been growing steadily. The city of London has become a global financial center. The UK consists of three countries, England, Wales and Scotland. Together they exhibit considerable diversity...

The UK has a legacy of offering higher education of superior quality, a legacy that is quite evident in the presence of universities such as Cambridge and Oxford. The top universities in the UK have constantly encouraged international students to pursue higher education in their universities. As the education system in the UK is very similar to that of India, Indian students can easily adapt to the UK as a destination for higher education. Presently, nearly 15,000 Indian students are pursuing their education from top UK universities.  Almost 3500 educational institutions invite...

A UK degree is recognized and respected by employers across the globe. In this modern era of skills and technologies, recruiters demand creative, dynamic, independent and self-reliant employees. While deciding on a career one always considers information regarding salaries, current job vacancies and future job markets. UK educational institutes follow world’s best academic standards and teaching methods. The British Government keeps a strict check on the quality of education imparted in institutes across the UK. They periodically review and rank colleges and universities based on...