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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
UK is home to some best universities in world that offer world class education in various top streams of studies. Some most popular courses in UK are mentioned here -
Computer Science
Architecture
Engineering
Data Science and Big Data Analytics
Cybersecurity
Biolgical Sciences
Business and Administration Studies
Social Studies
Law
Arts and Design.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes students have access to various Indian student communities and associations in UK.
Out of them, popular is INSA which is present at 45 + universities and is run to protect well being and interests of Indian students in UK.
National Indian Students and Alumni Union, ISA or Indian Student Association at University of Surrey are some other popular student societies for Indian students in UK.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
No Indian students do not need private medical insurance to study in UK assuming duration of their course is 6 months+ and they hold UK student visa.
Students needing UK study visa for higher education in country are required to pay mandatory fee worth GBP 776 (INR 91.5 K) per year, in the form of Immigration Health Surcharge or IHS. This gives students, access to the UK's National Health Service (NHS), which takes care of all emergency medical needs.
Students are advised to register with a General Practitoner or GP, upon arrival in the UK, which deals with most general health problems.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Indian students enrolled in UK can work max. 20 hours/week during session. There is no limit to number of hours a student can work during vacation or semester breaks.
International students are advised to stay within work hours limit as going beyond that can lead to cancel of UK student visa and deportation from UK.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Indian students can study in UK without even having IELTS as some UK universities accept students without it. Some of famous UK universities that accept international students without IELTS are mentioned below -
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Indian students, visting UK for first time, encounter various challenges over the course of their studies such as adverse weather conditions, homesickness, adapting to new culture and getting used to different academic style, etc.
To overcome these, students are advised to pack heavy, warm clothes, suitable to withstand lowest of tempreatures, look for Indian Student Associations and Organizations on campus, or nearby and engage with campus support or International Student Support Office for any help.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
International students can work upto 20 hours per week during studies. There is no limit on the working hours during semester breaks or vacations.
UK has very strict rules when it comes to work hours for international students. It is advised not to exceed the work hour limit. This can lead to the revokation of the UK study visa and subsequently, deportation from the country.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
The recommender must mention at least three qualities of the applicant and then provide a suitable example for each quality to convince the admissions committee. Mentioning a lot of qualities without substantiating them with examples will not sound strong/ convincing.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
The LOR format for UK is no different from those for US or any other country. The LOR should be one page or approximately 500 words in length. The font and size should be consistent and readable, for instance, Times New Roman 11 or 12 point size. The LOR can be academic or professional, showcasing the eligibility of the candidate.
The recommender must establish his association with the candidate right in the beginning of the LOR and later discuss at least three qualities of the applicant and provide suitable examples to back his claims.
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