Colleges in UK

The University of Birmingham and the University of Manchester are the most prominent universities for higher education in the United Kingdom. Both universities have their merits and demerits. According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the University of Birmingham has an overall ranking of #13 while the University of Manchester is ranked #11. The University of Manchester has an upper hand in terms of ranking. Moreover, the average graduate salary of the University of Birmingham is INR 50 lakh each year. Whereas, the average graduate salary of the University of Manchester is INR 1.52 core per year. The University of Manchester stands taller as compared to the University of Birmingham. Furthermore, students also check factors such as placement rate, acceptance rate, location, fees, and more.

Yes, University of Aston offers limited, but generous scholarships to Indian students on the postgraduate level. In order to avail the Aston University scholarships, overseas candidates must have undergraduate grades over 2:1 UK equivalent. Listed below are the details:

Aston Award:

• Disbursment Amount: Up to GBP 10,000 (INR 11 L)

Can be combined with an Automatic Early Acceptance discount of up to GBP 3,000 and one Aston Award scholarship worth up to GBP 7,000

Automatic Early Acceptance Discount:

• Disbursment Amount: Up to GBP 3,000 (INR 3.3 L) as a tuition fee discount
• Accept the offer and pay the deposit by:

  Sep 20, 2024 for GBP 3,000 (INR 3.3 L) fee discount

  Oct 20, 2024 for GBP 1,500 (INR 1.6 L) fee discount

  Nov 20, 2024 for GBP 500 (INR 54 K) fee discount

Automatic Merit Scholarship:

• Disbursment Amount: GBP 3,000 (INR 3.3 L)
• Eligibility Criteria: Undergraduate grades over 2:1 UK equivalent
• Deadline: No deadline

Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship:

• Disbursment Amount: GBP 7,000 (INR 7.7 L)
• Deadline: Sep 30, 2024 (Application based scholarship)

Securing an admission in the Aston University UK for MBA is a competitive affair, but not impossible. International students must fulfill the admission requirements listed below order to boost their chances of pursuing the Aston University MBA course:

• UK 2:2 honors degree or international equivalent;
• A degree-level professional qualification;
• At least three years of relevant post-graduation work experience;
• Official academic transcripts of grades (English translation);
• Two references (one from an academic referee and the other from current or previous employer)*; and
• Online interview.

*two professional references may be accepted from applicants with substantial work experience.

Glasgow University in Scotland accepts country-specific qualifications from overseas applicants. Indian candidates who wish to pursue their higher studies from the university, must meet the University of Glasgow admission requirements for Indian students listed below:

Undergraduate Requirements:

• Central Board (CISCE or CBSE) or Metro state board qualifications; and
• Overall average of 75%, including 75% in key subjects.

(Some courses may have higher requirements.)

Postgraduate Requirements:

• Master's degree awarded by Indian central, state or leading deemed and private universities; and
• Minimum cumulative 1st division grades or better across all the years of studies.