As one of the two best educational institutions globally, the home of English – the international language, and the cradle of the European economy and culture, these factors have helped the UK become one of the ideal destinations for international students. In the UK, you not only find Big Ben Tower, Buckingham Palace or famous football teams, here you can also find renowned Universities like Oxford or Cambridge, etc.
UK programs are of the highest quality standards in the world. The government guarantees quality with the support of institutions and rigorous evaluation mechanisms. Internal and external quality assurance systems provide rankings and reports through the Quality Management Organization’s website (www.qaa.ac. the UK)
Reasonable tuition fees and living expenses
There is a vast difference in tuition fees and living costs among different schools, disciplines, and cities in the UK. The average undergraduate/graduate tuition fee at public schools is around 12,000-19,000 GPB/year; however, tuition fees can be 30,000-35,000 GBP/year for private schools. Tuition fees for Economics, Finance, etc., majors will usually be at a lower cost than Medicine, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Law, etc. As for the cost of living, according to a report by the British Immigration Department, the average monthly living of international students in London is 1,100 GPB, while in other cities it is around 700-1000 GPB. Thus, you need to research and plan carefully to choose a school and destination that is reasonable with your family’s economic conditions.
Diverse curriculum, short study time
In the UK, there are many study programs to choose from. For example, a 17-year-old student finishing grade 11 can study the following programs: A-level, International Baccalaureate, or Foundation. Therefore, it is easy for students to choose a program that is suitable for their abilities.
In addition, British education also uses the European education system, i.e., three years for the undergraduate system and one year for the master’s plan. This duration is shorter than in countries such as Canada, Australia, etc., with four years of undergraduate and two years of Master’s system.
Gateway to Europe
The UK is the ideal location for students to explore the rest of Europe. An excellent high-speed train, roads, and airports allow travelers to have inexpensive and comfortable travel. The international student card will enable students to enjoy reduced fares while traveling. Traveling to Europe also will enable them to learn more about different cultures and lifestyles.
However, studying in the UK is not easy for all who want to learn in the UK. To come to the UK to learn, you must meet their conditions. So what do you need to study in the UK? What are the requirements to study in the UK? How many IELTS do you need to study abroad? How much does it cost to study in the UK? All will be answered by TRUST study abroad consulting company in this article.
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What do you need to study abroad? This is the question of most of you who want to go to the land of mist to study abroad. To come to the UK to study, you must fully meet their conditions.
You must be qualified for Academic level
Conditions for studying in the UK are subject to the following educational qualifications:
| Program | Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| A Level or IB (British High School) | - Students from 16 years old, completed 10th or 11th grade. |
| Pre University | High School |
| College (equivalent to 1st year of University) | - Completed grade 12 or year 1 of college/college. |
| Bachelor | - Completed 1st year of university/college. |
| Pre-Masters | - University Graduation |
| Masters | - University graduation |
You must be financially qualified
One of the conditions to study in the UK is equally important is to prove your financial resources to study abroad. For the UK, this is only valid if a bank account in your name is required to be opened at least 28 days from the date you apply to study in your home country. If the account is in your parents’ name, you need a sponsor letter from your parents. The amount in this account needs to be sufficient for your first year in the UK.
Depending on the school, field of study and where you choose to live, the cost will vary. Usually, when you decide to study in the UK, you need to have financial resources to cover the costs. For details, please contact Bluesea for advice on the right route.
You must be granted a student visa
The UK is a country that applies a point-based visa processing system (Points-Based System). To be granted a UK student visa, you must prove to the Consulate that you have been accepted into a course at a school or training institution that has been licensed by the UK Border Agency. In addition, you must also provide proof that your family has enough financial resources to support you during your study in the UK. In addition, you must also provide full personally identifiable information at the British Consulate in Vietnam.
The average processing time for a UK student visa application is 1 month. However, Bluesea study abroad consulting company advises you to prepare early to avoid the case that the Consulate requires additional documents, which will prolong the visa application processing time. On the other hand, completing your visa application early also helps you to be proactive in terms of psychological preparation, understanding and knowledge in order to avoid cultural and spiritual shocks in the early days of coming to the UK.
– Short-stay young student visa: You can apply for this visa if you are 17 years old or younger and wish to study in the UK for up to 6 months (or 12 months if you are traveling with a guest). adults for research or study purposes).
– Short-stay student visa: You can apply for this visa if you are 18 years or older and you want to study in the UK for up to 6 months. If you are only studying English courses, you can apply for an extension of your visa for up to 11 months.
The following two visas allow you to study longer courses in the UK. The course of your choice must be taught at a university, college or other school of study that is on the UK Border Agency’s list of schools allowing international admission.
– Young Student Visa Tier 4: You can apply for this visa if you are between the ages of 4 and 17. Between the ages of 4 and 15, students applying for a visa must come to the UK and study at a school private for a fee.
– Ordinary student visa Tier 4: This type of visa is for students who are 16 years old or older and attend a course of more than 6 months in the UK. With this Tier 4 visa, students will be allowed to work part-time during their studies according to the regulations of the UK Border Agency. You can extend your visa after immigrating to the UK as long as the school you attend certifies that your new course is a continuation of the previous course.
Cost of studying in the UK: It can be understood that the cost of studying in the UK includes Tuition + Insurance + Living expenses.
Tuition
In addition to the criteria of the field of study, the quality of teaching, the reputation as well as the school’s facilities, etc., the tuition fee should be one of the criteria that deserves top attention. Because tuition fees always account for the largest percentage of the total cost of studying abroad each year. And especially in the UK, where tuition fees vary widely between schools and even across different disciplines.
Therefore, to answer the question “How much does it cost to study in the UK? ”, the first thing we need to consider is about tuition. Tuition fees at public and private schools range from about 10,000-19,000 GBP per year on average. However, for specific industries such as medicine, art or engineering, the cost can be up to 25,000GPB/year.
Details of school fees can be found in the list above.
Cost in Vietnam
When making documents in Vietnam, students need to pay attention to translation costs, medical examination fees, visa fees and air tickets. The British Consulate requires paying 1 year of tuition in advance along with insurance for the entire period of study in the country.
Cost in England
Another fee that is also important is the cost of living, the cost of living in London and other cities has a huge difference. For example, in the cities of Liverpool, Manchester, Sunderland etc.. the average cost of living a month is about 300 GBP/month, however in London, that fee will be 900 GBP/month.
*Note: Tuition fee for the first year + Insurance for the entire study period is paid in Vietnam before getting a visa. School fees vary significantly
Before coming to the UK to start their studies, one of the important things that every student needs to do is to learn the experiences of studying in the UK from those who have gone before to have the best preparation. for myself when I actually started living and studying in the UK.
Useful tips:
Enrollment at school
This is the most important thing when you arrive in the UK. When enrolling at the school you need to attach the following documents: copy of student’s passport + visa, CAS, tuition fee transfer documents. The school will then issue a library card and a referral to open a bank account. Students can also learn more about our student services to assist with settling into a new life in the early stages.
Join the orientation program
This program will help students better understand the school they will study in the future and the city where the school is located. And an indispensable part of this week is career orientation. You will have the opportunity to listen to the sharing of employers and lecturers who have many years of teaching and orienting students to have specific learning orientations for their future work. With some universities, international student counseling programs run throughout the year, so counselors are always available to answer student questions.
Open a bank account
There are a few banks that allow students to open an account before coming to the UK to study. However, if students still need an account to deposit money, it is advisable to open an account here as soon as possible. Because opening an account will take approximately 2 weeks, students are advised to secure funds for fees before receiving an account card.
There is a slight difference in the requirements of banks for opening an account. Here are the general requirements:
+ Passport
+ Student visa is still valid
+ Student identification document
+ A service bill or tenancy agreement with the student’s name and address.
Meet new friends, join groups
One of the best things about studying in the UK is meeting students from the UK and from all over the world. Join as many student organizations as you can, attend events, chat with your classmates and the person you sit next to in your class.
In addition, the Vietnamese student community in the UK is very strong and united, helping a lot for Vietnamese students here.
On Facebook, there is also a page created for Vietnamese international students in the UK called SVUK (Vietnamese Students Association in the UK), here you can exchange ideas on all fields, ask anything you want. questions about life in the UK. International students, people like you who have been in the UK longer and have more experience, will be the ones to answer your questions.
Every year, Vietnamese students at universities also organize musical, musical, dance and singing shows staged and performed by the students themselves to bring together Vietnamese students across the UK, exchange save together. The Vietnamese student community at LSE is the first to do and succeed in keeping that tradition every year. This event is held around the end of November.
Explore places around where you live
Students can walk around where they live to explore the system of corner shops, supermarkets and traffic points. These will become familiar places to you when living in the England.
Corner shop: where you can find a suitable sim to call your family as soon as you arrive in the UK. Phone cards, electricity and gas recharges you can also buy here.
System of supermarkets and food stores: you can compare the prices of vegetables and fruits at the system of food stores and supermarkets, and then make the right choice.
Choose the right carrier: In England, there are quite a few internet service providers, you can refer to those who have been there before and choose the appropriate calling rate.
Register for medical services: Students can register for free at medical centers near you. To prevent possible illness at any time while studying at the school, it is best for students to register as early as possible. Healthcare in the UK is free for most international students.
Discounts on transportation fees for students: Most students (in London) can save up to 30% on travel costs when using public transport such as city buses or using the National Rail Card to travel.
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