UK

Yes, you must prove your knowledge of English to at least level B1 on the CEFR scale to get a Skilled Worker Visa UK. The most common way to do this is - by taking any Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as - IELTS for UKVI or PTE Academic UKVI. 

Indian students studying in the UK, who are going to transition from having a student visa to either a Graduate Visa or Skilled Worker Visa in UK are generally not required to prove their proficiency again. The idea is - if you have been living or studying in the UK since last 12 months then you need not to prove fluency in English. 

The University of Hull ranking in the UK as per The Complete University Guide rankings 2026 is #81. In The Guardian rankings, this university ranks at #98 in 2026. Some of the subject rankings of this university as per The Complete Uni Guide are-

• Nursing: #24
• Physics and Astronomy: #34
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering: #39
• Mechanical Engineering: #43

Acceptance rates vary significantly by university tier:

• Oxford / Cambridge: ~15–20% overall (very competitive).

• Russell Group universities: 30–50% for Master's programmes.

• Mid-ranked universities: 60–80% acceptance rate.

• Lower-ranked / pathway universities: 85–95% acceptance rate.

For Indian students, acceptance at well-matched universities is high — most rejections happen due to IELTS score not meeting minimum requirements or insufficient academic grades for the target university.

The UK has two main intakes-

September Intake (Main)- The primary intake with the widest choice of courses and universities. Recommended for most students.

January Intake (Secondary)- Available at some universities. Fewer courses, fewer scholarships, but useful if you missed the September deadline.

Best time to apply for September- February–April (ideal), May at the latest.

Best time to apply for January- August–October.

Applying early gives you access to more scholarship options and adequate time for visa processing.

Most UK universities have student employment or jobs board portal. Here is how to apply-

• Register on your university's careers portal (e.g., Handshake, UniTemps, or the university's own job board).
• Apply for roles such as library assistant, student ambassador, research assistant, or teaching support.
• Student union jobs are another popular option — flexible hours and student-friendly. 
• Use LinkedIn to search for part-time graduate roles and internships.

Typical pay: £10.50 – £15/hour. Hours: up to 20/week during term time.

There are several ways to connect with current students and alumni-

• University student ambassadors- Most UK universities have Indian student ambassadors who can answer your questions.
• Facebook/WhatsApp groups- Search for ' [University name] Indian students' groups — most are active and welcoming.
• LinkedIn- Search alumni who studied at your target university and message them directly.
• Shiksha Study Abroad events- We regularly organise virtual and in-person sessions where current UK students share their experiences.
• University open days (virtual and in-person)- Attend these to speak directly with students and faculty.