Students seeking to apply for scholarships for graduate or postgraduate studies in management, science and technology have wide range scholarships to choose from. Some of the scholarships offered by UK universities are listed below: University of Wales PhD Scholarships 2013 Scholarship Details: The scholarship is for a period of three years, and will cover living expenses (currently £13,590 per annum), full-time UK/EU fees and up to £1,000 per annum for research expenses. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants are expected to have a first class or upper-second...

The application process for UK universities Unlike applying for a first degree, there is no central admissions system for postgraduate courses in the UK. You will have to apply directly to the educational institutions concerned and each one will have a slightly different application procedure. There is, however, a generic form that is accepted by most institutions, which you can get at your local British Council office. Timetable for applications Starting early with your preparations to find a course and university/college will increase your chances of finding a place of your...

The UK is one of the top 5 destinations for Indian students looking to pursue higher education abroad. Universities in the UK offer a number of courses to students. The courses are more interactive and focused on practical teaching than theoretical knowledge. Professors use different methodologies for teaching.  All the above have made UK an attractive study abroad option for students across the globe. Are you aspiring to pursue higher studies in the UK but are worried about finding funds for it? There are ways to address your concern as UK education institutions and government are...

Visa applications have to be made on an IM2A form, available free of cost at any of the British embassies. This form has to be filled out by the student and submitted to the embassy, along with the visa application fee and the required documents as mentioned below.   Immigration Rules for Students You must intend to study at a publicly funded university or college, a bonafide private institution or a fee-paying independent school. You must be able to and intend to follow a full-time degree course, or a weekday full-time course at a single institution involving at...

The Statement of Purpose or the SOP is a very important part of your application to any of the foreign universities. It is an opportunity you get to tell the universities about yourself beyond what is revealed by answering the standard questions asked in the application form. Simple format that you could follow for SOP: Divide your statement of purpose into various paragraphs, each highlighting one of the many important points that you would like talk about. At the start of your SOP you could include information regarding your motivation to pursue the course you are applying for....

When it comes to studying abroad, most students are confused whether to apply for the spring or fall semester. Most foreign universities commence their courses with the spring or fall semesters. Students have various questions regarding the similarity and differences between these two semesters. The following will hopefully clear your doubts. Duration of the semesters: The spring semester in most universities is from January to May and the fall semester from September to December. The exact dates of commencement may vary from one university to the other. Certain universities start...

Applications to UK universities for full-time programs are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS website helps students with their applications to various universities in the UK. However, for part-time courses you will need to contact individual universities to find out the procedure for making an application. The earlier you start with your research on colleges and courses, the sooner you can begin applying. To avoid missing out on a wonderful opportunity to move abroad for your education, keep a close eye on your deadline list. It is extremely...

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....