A shining future

Studying and working in the UK

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British Council

The British Council is the United Kingdom’sinternational organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.Our purpose is to build mutually beneficialrelationships between people in the UK andother countries and to increase appreciationof the UK’s creative ideas and achievements.

Overview of the presentation

Information for international students

Why study in the UK ?

Student welfare

Student employment

Visa rules

Choosing a course

Application procedures, deadlines

Entry requirements

MBA

Scholarships & post study work

Benefits of studying in the UK

• Tradition of excellence

• Highest standard of education/assured quality

• www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk (register of sponsors)

• Qualification globally recognised

• Range and flexibility of courses

• Shorter courses

• Industry & institution interaction

• Emphasis on student welfare

Student Welfare

• Health care: Free medical treatment for full time students enrolled on a course lasting 6 months or more.

• Work benefit: Spouses are permitted to accompany for the full duration of the course and are eligible to work full time

Student Employment

• Visas stamped : Employment Restricted• Restrictions : Part time and Vacation work to a maximum of 20

hours per week

• Overseas students do not require prior permission from DIUS

• UG students on Sandwich Courses : The institution applies on behalf of the student

• Research Students : The institution applies on behalf of the student to work as Research Assistant

Visa – PBS – Tier 4 (students)

• Applicants will need to obtain a CAS from the university/college where they want to study. This will give them 30 of the 40 points they need before their visa application can be processed. Their chosen place of study must be on a “register of sponsors” kept by the British Government so that prospective students can be assured that they are applying to join a bona fide institution.

• 10 points for financial documentation

Student Visas

• Evidence of Unconditional Acceptance for full time study CAS

• Evidence of funding (Tuition fee & Living cost)

• Evidence of educational qualifications

• Proof of English language proficiency

• Valid Passport

• www.vfs-uk-in.com

Choosing a course

• Course contents• Entry requirements• Research Rankings & Teaching Quality Assessment • www.rae.ac.uk & www.hotcourses.com • Times University Guide• Guardian University Guide• Cost of studying and living• Industrial Links• Location• Facilities : Accommodation, Library, Computers, Internet etc.• Choose the right agent – partners

Undergraduate admissions

• Duration : 3 years/4 years (Sandwich Courses)Entry Routes : GCE A Level or Direct Entry (After +2)

• Centralised Application Process : UCAS www.ucas.com ( Universities and Colleges Admission Service)

Can apply for a maximum of 5 courses• Application Fee - £ 11 for 1 course or £ 21 for more than 1 course• Deadline ( For Entry in September 2009)• 15 October 2010 – Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial- deadline

15 January 2011 - General Application deadline

30 June 2011 - Late Application deadline

Undergraduate admissions - requirements

• A good academic track at School. A high aggregate in ICSE,

Secondary board or other equivalent examination. (Class X)• Other Interests (eg. Sporting or Cultural ) will enhance your

application.• Personal Statement• Good Reference from School• Good IELTS or TOEFL score

Postgraduate admissions

• Duration : 1 year (Taught Masters)• 1-2 year(s) (Research Masters)• 3-4 years (PHD)• Academic Session: Sep/October to Jul/Aug• Application Process :

- VISIT www.ukpass.ac.uk - Direct Applications Online Applications

- University Application Forms • Application Cycle: September to June • Applications to be made preferably a year in advance.

www.ukpass.ac.uk

Explore: Information and Links to Post graduate Study in the UK

Search: Use course search to choose what and where to study

Apply: Complete your application online for UKPASS Institutions

Track: Follow the progress of your application online

Postgraduate admissions - requirements

• Bachelors degree from a recognised University for Masters Degree.

• Masters degree for Doctorate Programme• Good Academic Track Record• Research Proposal for research programmes only• Other Interests (eg. Sporting or Cultural ) will enhance your

application.• Personal Statement• Two References one from College & one from an Employer (if the

applicant is working)• Good IELTS or TOEFL score

MBA

• GMAT scores

• 2 – 3 years of professional work experience

• MBA with specialisations – Postgraduate British Council directories

• MBA vs. MSc in Management

Scholarships - sources

• Scholarships managed by the British Council• Scholarships funded by other organisations• Scholarships offered by universities directly

• British Council managed scholarships –

• The British Chevening scholarship programme• Commonwealth Scholarship & fellowship plan• Scotland Saltire scholarships• Dr. Manmohan Singh scholarships• Charles Wallace India Trust• www.britishcouncil.org.in/scholarships

Scholarships – useful websites

• www.educationuk.org/scholarship

• www.scholarship-search.org.uk

• www.acf.org.uk

• www.ahrb.ac.uk

• www.dsc.org.uk

Employment

• Career counselling office in institutions

• Job fairs

• Effective networking

• Key factors leading to success – • Prestige of the institution• Demand of the programme/skill• Results• Timely research

• Anywhere in the UK for 2 years full time after graduation

Useful resources and next steps

• Explore the various options of institutions and courses:• Search the internet sites likes: www.educationuk-in.org or

www.prospects.ac.uk Look up the Postgraduate directories at British Council

• For Undergraduates search the UCAS Directories or the UCAS Website: www.ucas.com

• Details about various employment regulations and schemes are available on

• www.ukcisa.org.uk • Meet UK Agents and Representatives.• Search the net or talk to the Counsellors if you require further

information AND APPLY EARLY!

Thank you and any questions?

Best Wisheskolkata.educationuk@in.britishcouncil.org

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