UK

International students have to submit an application fee of EUR 50 or INR 5.4k. Students can apply to this school by submitting the online application form. The documents required to apply to LFS UK are-

• Personal statement
• CV
• Certificates of previous studies
• Portfolio
• Reference letters

Both the UK and Ireland are counted among the top countries for getting higher education abroad. Both of these destinations host some of the top universities in the world. However, as per the Education Rankings by Country 2026 released by the World Population Review in 2026, Ireland is ranked in the 10th position and the UK in the 16th position.  

In the current times, it can be said that Ireland is getting better as a study destination. This is because of the strict immigration rules in the UK, as a result of which universities are more critical of picking students from abroad. And it is no secret that where the quality of education provided by both countries is good, the cost of education is significantly higher in the UK and students also have to face very high competition in availing the UK government's or university scholarships. So, if not better, maybe Ireland is more in favour of Indian students.  

In the UK specific rankings, Bangor University ranking as per the Guardian ranking is #62 in 2026. Whereas in the Complete University Guide rankings 2027, this university ranks at #49. The subject rankings are given below as per CUG rankings-

• Art & Design: #16
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering: #22
• Nursing: #28
• Business & Management Studies: #35

In the UK specific rankings, Bangor University ranking as per the Guardian ranking is #62 in 2026. Whereas in the Complete University Guide rankings 2027, this university ranks at #49. The subject rankings are given below as per CUG rankings-

• Art & Design: #16
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering: #22
• Nursing: #28
• Business & Management Studies: #35

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the University of Exeter is ranked #18 in the UK and #105 in the World,  

The Exeter QS Rankings for 2027 have also been released and in it Exeter ranked #136 globally which is an improvement from what is was in the last year. In the UK rankings 2026,   this university ranked #23.

Going to Exeter can be a good decision for Indian students as it ranks well and is also a part of the Russell Group of Institutions.  

Getting a UK student visa from India for Aston University usually takes around 15 working days (3 weeks) from the date of your biometric appointment.

If you are tight on time, you can use UK Visas and Immigration's (UKVI):

• Priority Service (decision within 5 working days) or
• Super Priority Service (decision by the end of the next working day)

Additional charges apply for using either service:

Getting a UK student visa from India for Aston University usually takes around 15 working days (3 weeks) from the date of your biometric appointment.

If you are tight on time, you can use UK Visas and Immigration's (UKVI):

• Priority Service (decision within 5 working days) or
• Super Priority Service (decision by the end of the next working day)

Additional charges apply for using either service:

UK student visa fee for Indian students applying from India in 2026 is GBP 558. This amount, as per today's exchange rate (GBP 1 = INR 127.30), is approximately INR 71,035.74.