UK

Yes, Indian students can transfer the credits of their current courses, to one of the UK universities, where they decide to take admissions. Some of the best universities in UK, known to accept credit transfer by Indian students, include: University of Sussex, Queen Mary University of London, University of Cambridge and the University of Bristol, among others. 

Indian students in the UK, find accommodation, through a combination of mediums including: university services, online housing and rental property listings, and via social media. 

Most Universities offer on campus housing or their Office of Residence provides dedicated resources to students to find housing near the university campus. Alternative off campus housing services such as Zoopla and SpareRoom also list student housing options, while Facebook and Twitter (now X), have a number of Indian student groups, that provide valuable insights and tips to find affordable housing in the UK. 

UK is home to some of the best universities in the world, that offer world class education, across a number of prominent streams of studies. Some of the most popular courses in UK include: Computer Science, Architecture, Communication and Journalism, Engineering, Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Medicine, Biolgical Sciences, Business and Administration Studies, Social Studies, Fashion, Law, Arts and Design. 

Yes, students have access to a number of Indian student communities and associations across the UK.
Among the popular ones are the Indian National Students Association (INSA), which is present at over 45 universities and is run to protect the well-being and interests of the Indian students in the UK. 

The National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU), ISA, or Indian Student Association at the University of Surrey, are some other popular student societies for Indian students in the UK.

Yes, Indian students enrolled in UK can work a maximum of 20 hours per week, during the session. However, there is no limit to the number of hours one can work during vacations or semester breaks, giving some much-needed flexibility to students. 

International students are advised to stay within the work hours limit, as exceeding the same can lead to the cancellation of the UK student visa, and subsequently deportation from the UK.

Yes, Indian students can study in UK without IELTS, as a number of UK universities accept students without IELTS scores. Some popular UK universities, known to accept students without IELTS include: University of Plymouth, University of Warwick, University of Portsmouth, Northumbria University and the London South Bank University, among others. 

Indian students, visting the UK for the first time, encounter a number of challenges over the course of their studies, such as adverse weather conditions, homesickness, adapting to a new culture and getting used to a different academic style, among other things. 

To overcome these, students are advised to pack heavy, warm clothes, suitable to withstand the lowest of tempreatures, look for Indian Student Associations and Organizations on campus, or nearby, and engage with campus support or the International Student Support Office, for any help. 

The cost of living in Sweden is a little like the UK, but it depends on the city. Big cities like Stockholm and London are expensive, especially for rent. Sweden gives free healthcare and public services, so some costs are less. Smaller cities in Sweden are a bit cheaper than big UK cities.