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a month agoContributor-Level 10
UK Graduate Route visa allow you to stay and work in UK after completing your degree-
- After UG or PG degree- 2 years of post study work.
- After a PhD: 3 years of post-study work.
During this period, you can work in any role — full-time, part-time, freelance — in any sector. There is no minimum salary requirement on the Graduate Route. After 2 years, you can apply to switch to a Skilled Worker visa if you receive a qualifying job offer.
Note- The Graduate Route is open-ended — you can explore jobs, change employers, and work in any field without restrictions.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
You can apply for UK Student Visa online. Below mentioned are important documents required UK student visa-
- CAS number- Issued by your university after you accept your offer and pay deposit.
- Proof of funds- Bank statements showing sufficient funds that are held for more than 28 days.
- English language proof- IELTS or TOEFL scorecard or proof of English medium education.
- Passport- Valid for duration of course.
- Academic documents- Degree certificates and mark sheets.
- Parental consent if under 18- Required for younger students.
- TB test certificate- Required for Indians.
- Visa fee- GBP 490 or approximately INR 55K plus
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Shortlisting should be on basis of these 5 factors mentioned below -
- Academic eligibility - Percentage must meet university's minimum requirement.
- IELTS score - Match your current score or expected score to university requirement.
- Budget - Total tuition and living cost should fit within your financial plan.
- Career goals - Course ranking and alumni placement in your target sector.
- Location - London vs outside London based on cost and career preferences.
Counsellor will shortlist of 5-8 universities balanced in safe, moderate, and ambitious choices.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, but with conditions:
Government-sponsored students or students at a student-sponsor university: Can bring dependants (spouse/children) if your course is at postgraduate level and is longer than 6 months.
Students at non-government-sponsored universities: Can bring dependants only if you are a government-sponsored student or studying at a government-approved institution at degree level or above.
From 2024, the UK government restricted dependants for most international students. Only those on programmes with Research Council funding or government sponsorship can now bring dependants.
Please check the latest UKVI guidelines with your cou
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Mentioned below are common UK student visa rejection reasons and how to avoid them-
- Insufficient funds- Make sure money is in your account for 28+ days before applying.
- Funds not settled- Avoid large sudden deposits; funds should reflect genuine savings.
- Inconsistent documents- All documents must be consistent and accurate — name spelling, dates, etc.
- Weak financial sponsor- If a relative is sponsoring, they must demonstrate a clear financial relationship.
- Implausible study plans- Your SOP must explain why you chose this course and university convincingly.
- Immigration history issues- Prior visa refusals must be disclosed and explained.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
UK Student visa processing time is mentioned below-
• Applying from India- 3–8 weeks on average. UKVI aims to process most applications within 3 weeks.
• Priority service- Available at select VFS centres for faster processing (additional fee applies).
• Super priority service- Next working day decision in some cases (very limited availability).
We recommend applying for your visa at least 6–8 weeks before your course start date to allow sufficient processing time.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Computer Science- ICL, UCL, Edinburgh, Manchester, Southampton, Bath, Bristol, etc.
Engineering- Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, Loughborough, Sheffield, Bristol, Bath, etc.
Business and Management- London Business School, Warwick, Manchester, Durham, Exeter, Bath, City, etc.
For budget students, unis such as - Anglia Ruskin, University of Hertfordshire, Northampton and Lincoln also offer good programs with internship years and good PSW access.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes. Here is how your profile affect scholarship eligibility-
60–69% in graduation: Eligible for internal scholarships (£2,000 – £5,000 automatic deduction from fees).
70% and above: Eligible for merit-based scholarships at many universities, potentially £5,000 – £15,000.
IELTS 7.0+: Some universities offer additional scholarship for high IELTS scorers.
Early applications: Applying in July–August for September intake increases your chances of early-bird scholarships at several universities.
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