UK

The University of Aberdeen is a Scottish institution. Its MBA programme is offered by Business School which holds EQUIS accreditation. All programmes at the Mumbai campus of University of Aberdeen follow the same standards of governance, academic regulations, and assessment processes as those in Scotland. This ensures that students are awarded an identical degree in Mumbai campus as the UK degree.

The May intake is the smallest intake in the UK and very few universities participate in this intake - mostly for their master's courses only. The May intake universities in UK are - Coventry University, University of East London, Northumbria University, Ulster University and University of Greenwich.

As of March 2, 2026, the most immediate upcoming intake is the May 2026 (Summer/Spring) Intake in UK. While this is the smallest intake with fewer course options, it is a strategic choice for students seeking a quicker start or facing less competition for visas and on-campus jobs

UK universities typically offer three main intakes for international students: September, January and May. The September intake is the largest, the January intake is the secondary one and May one is the smallest one. 

For a UK Student visa in 2026, the required minimum IELTS score is determined by the academic level of your course such as bachelor's, master's or doctoral course. The UK government sets these minimums based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A CEFR B2 level of proficiency is usually accepted for most courses in UK. For geting bachelor's and master's degrees in UK, a minimum 5.5 IELTS band score is accepted.

In the UK-based rankings by The Guardian, the University of Chester ranking is #71 in 2026. As per the Complete University Guide rankings, the Uni of Chester ranks at #74. In both of these rankings, Chester Uni ranks among the Top 100 UK Universities in 2026. 

Yes Oxford University Engineering courses are highly ranked in UK as well as in the world. QS World Ranking, Guardian Rankings and THE Ranking rank Oxford Engineering #2 in the world.  

The university gets a positive response as part of University of Liverpool reviews, posted by students on Shiksha Study Abroad. Public transportation is available almost always during the day. The university faculty is described as helpful. and supportive. The quality of teaching and coursework is great.

However, getting a part-time job and making connections is described as very important by some students to have the best student life.

Take the Lothian Bus 25. The bus runs every 10-15 minutes from the city centre. It takes around 40-50 minutes to reach the campus from there.
Students can also take a train to Curriehill station. The station is only a short walk from the campus.

Yes, the Heriot-Watt University UK campus is safe for Indian students. This was verified by students who are currently studying or who already studied there as part of the Heriot-Watt student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad.

The university received 5 stars for security as part of the student reviews.