Study in UK

 

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Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Masters

Doctorate

Qualifications

a full time bachelors degree: BA, BBA, BEd, BSc, LLB, BMus (music), Bvs (veterinary science); HND; HNC; DipHE'

MA; MBA; MEd; MSc; MPhil; LLM; MEng;

PhD. EdD; DBA; ClinPsyD

Duration

of Study

3 years:

Undergraduate programmes in general

6 years

Studies in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science

6-7 years

A full architecture qualification including a second degree, (BArch)

1 year

master’s

3-4 Years

doctoral program

Minimum

required

academic qualification

for admission

The qualifications you need depend on the course you want to study. You'll be expected to have completed at least 13 years of education in your own country or the UK, and to have taken pre-university qualifications equivalent to A-levels or BTEC National Diplomas.

For Masters: first or upper second class undergraduate degree plus, or a pre-master's course

 

For MBA: first degree, 2-3 year's business experience. For most MBA courses you are required to take Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). 

Need a UK master’s degree or equivalent from your country.

 

Alternatives may be able to register initially for Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Master of Research (MRes) course and then transfer to the PhD program, later if your progress has been good.

Language Proficiency

IELTS - Score 6.5 or TOEFL – Score 580

Masters: IELTS 7.0;

MBA: IELTS 6.5-7. or the TOEFL (213-280).

IELTS 6.5-7.0; or 600 TOEFL (or 250 on the computer-based test)

Choosing a Course/

University

Universities of the UK

Universities of the USA

Universities of the Australia

Universities of the Canada

Universities/Colleges of Japan

Universities of the Other World

World Wide Higher Education Information Resources

How to Apply

All applications for full-time courses at UK colleges and universities must be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service), which allows you to apply for up to six courses simultaneously. You'll find UCAS's website at www.ucas.com

For postgraduate courses in the UK, you need to apply direct to the institution and, in some cases, directly to the specific department. Most UK institutions now have application forms available online and in many cases you will be able to apply for your course through the course and institution profiles on this website.

www.universitiesuk.ac.uk

www.universitiesscotland. ac.uk

To apply for PhD study, you therefore need to apply directly to the University

You can apply online, or by post.

When to Apply

between September 1 and June 30 of every year

The academic year in the UK generally commences in September and continues through to late May for higher education.

Many postgraduate courses have closing dates for applications. They can be as early as December of the year before the course starts. Some courses do not have set closing dates. Do not delay sending your application, as late applications may not be considered.

Application Requirements

 

 

 

 

Application Form with

1. Academic Records

2. Standardized Tests

3. Letters of Recommendation

4. Statement of Purpose

Application Form with

1. Academic Records

2. Standardized Tests

3. Letters of Recommendation

4. Statement of Purpose

Application Form with

1.degree Transcripts

2.Standardized Tests

3. 2 Confidential References

4.Research Proposal

Total Tuition Fee per Academic Year

Foundation courses:

£4,000 to £12,000 per year

Arts courses

£5,000 - £6,000

Science courses

£6,000 - £7,500

Clinical courses

£13,000 - £18,000

Postgraduate programmes are usually either: Taught Courses or Research-Based Courses.

Taught courses include: MA, MSc, MBA, LLM, MEng. These normally take one year to complete

Arts & humanities courses:

£5,000 - £6,000

Science courses:

£6,000 - £7,500

Clinical courses: 

£13,000 - £18,000

MBA:

£6,288 - £16,250

Postgraduate programmes are usually either: Taught Courses or Research-Based Courses.

Research Based Courses include: MPhil, PhD/Dphil, which generally take 2-3 years to complete.

Arts & humanities courses:

£5,000 - £6,000

Science courses:

£6,000 - £7,500

Clinical courses:

£13,000 - £18,000

 Living Cost

 £6,650 if you will be living in London (or £730 per month)

£5,250 if you will be living elsewhere in the UK (or £585 per month).

 

Scholarships

http://www.britishcouncil.org/pakistan-education-scholarships-bc.htm

http://www.britishcouncil.org/pakistan-education-scholarships-other.htm  

Visa 

Visa nationals need to get a student visa from their nearest British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission before arriving in Britain. In order to get this you will need to show the following:

1.       Proof that you have been accepted for a full-time course (15 or more hours a week) at a reputable UK college or university.

2.       A letter from your new school, college or university, on their official headed paper, to state that you have paid your deposit and/or tuition fees.

3.       Proof that you have the funds to pay for your study and living expenses. This could be in the form of traveler's cheques in sufficient quantity to cover your expenses, a bank draft drawn on a UK bank, letters or bank documents from sponsors, or a combination of all these things. Immigration officials prefer a bank draft as this is the most difficult to forge and can be checked with the issuing bank. You will have to show that you will not have recourse to public funds. The longer your proposed stay, the more convincing your financial credentials will need to be.

You must then submit the following (by hand or post) to the British Embassy or High Commission:

  • The completed form
  • Your passport
  • 2 recent passport-sized photographs
  • The fee is currently £33 for single entry - paid in local currency and     non-refundable
  • The relevant documents showing that the requirements of the above Immigration Rules can be met

Work Permit

You can take part-time or holiday work, but you must not: work for more than 20 hours a week during term time unless your placement is part of your studies, has been agreed with your educational institution and leads to a degree or qualification awarded by a nationally recognized examining body do business, be self-employed or provide services as a professional sportsperson or entertainer, or work full-time in a permanent job.

If you are coming to the UK as a student for six months or less, you must ask the Entry Clearance Officer for permission to work.

 

Study in USA

 

 

Undergraduate Study

Graduate Study

Degree

Bachelor

 

PhD

Masters (includes MBA)

Duration of Study

4 Year

 

Ph.D. – varies

Masters – 2 years usually, though some are compressed into 9 months

Minimum required academic qualification for admission

12 years of formal education

 

16 years of formal education

Average annual cost (tuition and accommodation )

$15,000 - $25,000

 

$ 17,000 - $ 33,000

What is considered for admission

·     TOEFL

·     SAT I General

·     SAT II Subject

·     Academic records

·     Recommendations

·     Essays

·     Extracurricular activities

·     What you will add to the university environment

·     TOEFL

·     GRE General

·     GRE Subject

·     GMAT (for MBA) or other management fields

·     Prior academics

·     Statement of purpose

·     Work experience

·     Focused, clear objectives

·     For PhD, prior research  and published works

Financial Assistance / Scholarship

·     Merit based

·     Not offered at all colleges

·     Most likely to be offered by private colleges

·     High TOEFL, SAT General and SAT Subject test scores

·     Particular field of study does NOT increase/ decrease your chances for aid

·     Types of assistance:

·       Scholarship

·       Loans

·       Grants

·       Work Study

·     Merit based

·     Limited, but some available to outstanding students

·     High TOEFL, GRE General and GRE Subject scores

·     Science fields have more opportunities

·     Types of assistance:

 

·     Scholarship

·     Research assistance ship

·     Teaching assistance ship

Source

United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan