UK

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.

Here is what are allowed to do on a UK student visa:

• Study
• Work as a student union sabbatical officer

Here is what you are not allowed to do on a UK student visa:

• Claim public funds
• Work as a professional sportsperson or sports coach
• Be self-employed
• Study at a maintained school

Following are the documents required for a UK student visa:

• A valid passport
• A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your university or college
• Proof of finances: £1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for stay in London and £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for stay outside London
• Parental consent if you are under 18 years of age
• Medical tests

The following points provide the eligibility for a UK student visa:

• CAS: You must have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your university or college.
• Financial proof: You must have sufficient money to support yourself during the course of study. You will need £1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for your stay in London and £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for your stay outside London.
• English proficiency: You must pass a SELT (Secure English Language Test) such as IELTS or PTE.
• Parental consent: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will require consent from your parents.

The usual processing time for a UK student visa is 3-8 weeks. However, Indian students can get a decision early by requesting a priority service. You can get "Priority Service" for £500 to get a decision in 5 days, or you can get a "Super Priority Service" for £1,000 to get a decision by the next business day's end.   

The usual processing time for a UK student visa is 3-8 weeks. However, Indian students can get a decision early by requesting a priority service. You can get "Priority Service" for £500 to get a decision in 5 days, or you can get a "Super Priority Service" for £1,000 to get a decision by the next business day's end.   

The University of Leicester is ranked well in the UK as well as internationally. As per the QS Rankings 2027, this university has been ranked #34 in the year 2027. Globally, this ranking was #314. 

The Guardian ranks the University of Leicester at #40 in the year 2026 which is an improvement from what it was in the last year (#34).