Uk student visa

About UK

The United Kingdom or UK is one of the Top 3 destinations for international students. It is a political union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. London is the capital of UK and its other major cities are Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Southampton and Bristol. UK is one of the highly developed G-7 countries with reputation as global financial and business center. It is also one of the oldest knowledge centers and is known for its diverse cultures, multi-faith society, variety of foods and famous tourist attractions. Below are some interesting facts about UK:

• Has world famous universities like Cambridge and Oxford
• Programs on BBC TV channels have no advertisements
• There are more Indian food restaurants in London than in Mumbai or Delhi
• All horses in UK have a passport!
• All locations in UK are within 120 km from sea coast.
• Birthplace of personalities like Isaac Newton, William Shakespeare, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking, Beatles, Charlie Chaplin, JK Rowling, etc. and fictional characters such as James Bond, Harry Porter, Sherlock Holmes, Jack Sparrow, Mr. Bean, etc.
• World famous UK brands are Rolls Royce, Vodafone, Jaguar, Range Rover, Bentley, Reebok, Tropicana, BP, Shell, BBC, Lipton, etc.

Why UK?

UK is the pioneer of modern education and has a legacy in the form of some oldest universities like Cambridge and Oxford. Over 6,00,000 international students choose to study in UK making it the top destination after USA and it is considered as a benchmark in education. Below are some points to study in UK:

ReputationUK has over 390 Universities offering 50,000+ courses in all the subject areas. 4 of these universities are in world’s Top 10. All the academic institutions are monitored for quality standards by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). The learning is more practical and utility-based and with its highly advanced institutions with world-class infrastructure, offers excellent opportunities for research and innovation. The qualifications gained in UK are globally recognized and highly valued by employers.

Learning FlexibilityUniversities in UK are renowned for courses in Arts, Business, Media, Engineering and Technology. Students get choice of 50,000+ courses to choose from 25+ subject areas. Some of these courses are quite unique and has multiples intakes in a year. UK’s education system is quite similar to Indian system. Student’s assessment is done through a combination of individual and group work, presentations, essays, reports and exams.

LifestyleUK is an amalgam of cultures, nationalities, religions, languages and foods. Indians and people from Indian-origin have a sizeable presence in areas in and around London. Students get various accommodation options in central cities as well in nearby areas with multi-modal transport connectivity. The climate is temperate and generally enjoyable throughout the year.

Work OpportunitiesThe international students are allowed to work 20 hours per week during study sessions and full-time in vacations and holidays, which may vary in certain programs and study levels. Being a global economic powerhouse, UK offers valuable work experiences to students in the form of part-time jobs, internships, industrial/business visits, seminars, events and on the job practical sessions. There is possibility to obtain post study work rights upon completion of the course.

Intakes

• September/January/April
• Some programs and universities also offer rolling intakes

Cost

• 12-15 Lakhs INR (For Bachelor program – 01-year fee)
• 13-18 Lakhs INR (For Masters’ program – 01-year fee)
• 705 GBP per year
• 36,300 INR Visa application fee (Regular)
• 600 to 5000 INR VFS Fees (Depends on the service you choose)
• 11 to 13 Lakhs INR (Based upon your stay in a location Outside or Inside London)

Application Process

• Get ready with academic & English test score*
• Application for admission (Academics + SOP + LOR + MOI + Gap Justification Documents)
• Receipt of Conditional or Unconditional Offer Letter
• Fulfill the conditions as mentioned in Conditional Offer Letter
• Payment of Token Amount to University for credibility interview
• Show remaining fund (28-days old) + Medical
• CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
• Visa application
• Decision

Education System

The UK is globally recognized for its quality teaching institutions, research and innovation based academic curriculum and learning flexibility. The educational system is designed to promote actual learning, interaction and critical thinking among the students. The study levels are divided into:

• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Further Education
• Higher Education

Canada student visa

About Canada

Canada consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories with Ottawa as national capital and Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal as its metropolitan cities. Canada has highly developed education system, work and living environment with affordable tuition fee and amenities costs. Apart from the excellent education system, the country has some of the most beautiful national parks, wildlife, mountains and coastlines. These facts have helped Canada to be considered as one of the best countries to live in consistently for 20 years by the United Nations. Below are some very interesting facts about Canada

• Canada is the 02^nd largest country in the world in land area
• 27 Canadian universities are ranked in The World University Ranking (2019)
• One of the top study destinations with 5,00,000+ international student enrolments
• Among world’s safest and most peaceful countries (Global Peace Index, 2018)
• World’s most educated country with 50% Canadians having college degree
• One of the wealthiest countries with $48,000 per capita income
• Highest number of lakes in the world numbering around 30 lakhs!
• Major industries are manufacturing, mining, services, forestry & petroleum
• Over 3,00,000 immigrants migrate to Canada every year

Study in Canada

Canada is considered as one of the most ideal destinations for higher studies for two decades. The foremost reason why students chose to study in a country like Canada is because it provides a consummate and excellent higher education which hold higher values across the globe. Employability rate is wonderful after graduating from a Canadian institution as the academic credential has a similar great value to the credentials from the USA, Australia, UK and other European nations. Nearly 5,00,000 students choose Canada as their final destination for higher studies due to the highly advanced programs which are industry oriented and offered at very affordable tuition fees. Lower living expenses, high standard of living, good employment opportunities and on the top, easy settlement options make Canada as one of the most preferred destinations for international students.

Academic Institutions Canada has world-class private and public funded colleges and universities spread across all its 10 provinces and 03 territories. Over 11 of its universities are in placed in world’s top 250 universities. Students have options to choose from over 15,000 programs from these highly reputed colleges and universities.

Affordable ExpensesThe tuition fee and living expenses in Canada is much lower than other English-speaking countries like Australia, UK or USA. The average tuition fees for international students for an undergraduate program is around 27,000 CAD and for a postgraduate program is approx. 16,500 CAD. The cost to pursue an MBA program is approx. 30,000 CAD. However, availability of scholarships for qualifying students furthers lowers the costs.

Student Work PermitsInternational students are permitted to work part-time during the course of their study sessions which is 20 hours per week. However, they can work for full-time during vacations & semester breaks. Post-study work permit exists for further stay and work in Canada for up to 3 years depending upon type and length of the program.

High living StandardsCanada is ranked no. 1 in terms of quality of life. 5 of Canadian cities are among world’s 100 best cities for students. When we check the country on Better Life Index, Canada stands far ahead to most other counties in measures of well-being. It ranks above the average in housing, subjective well-being, personal security, health status, social contacts, ecological eminence, employment and earnings, work-life balance, education and skills, civic engagement, income and wealth.

PR PossibilitiesCanada encourages immigration as part of its economic policy and provides fastest way for the Permanent Residency. The country offers a variety of immigration programs which makes the PR process easy and achievable for international students. In fact, there are many Federal Economic Immigration Programs and Provincial Nominee Programs which offers additional points to the applicants who have completed their education in Canada.

Cost

Total Cost: 30 to 34 Lakhs
Tuition Fees: 18 to 20 Lakhs for 02-years program
Living Expense: 12 to 14 Lakhs for 02-years (It includes 01-year of GIC)

Application Process

• Collect all your academic papers including English language test scores
• Apply for admission in your selected college/university
• Make payment for tuition fees (First year) along with GIC and medical test
• Receive Tuition fee & GIC receipt and medical reports
• Complete documentation for visa application
• Fill all the necessary visa application forms
• Submission of application and payment of visa application and biometrics fees
• Receive the decision of Canadian High Commission

Education System

The education system in Canada is divided into four stages including pre-school or early childhood education, primary or elementary education, secondary education and post-secondary or tertiary education. Out of these four stages, post-secondary or tertiary education includes college and university program and vocational as well as technical schooling. The academic institutions are classified into career and technical colleges, community colleges, university colleges and university. The government invests heavily in education and monitors to ensure quality standards. The various study levels and its duration are as below:

• Certificate (1 or 2 years)
• Diploma (1 or 2 years)
• Advanced Diploma (3 years)
• Bachelor Degree/ Bachelor Honors (3 or 4 years)
• Postgraduate Diploma/ Graduate Certificate (1 or 2 years)
• Master Degree (1 or 2 years)
• Doctoral/PhD programs (4 years & more)