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1.How
much will the 'overseas' fee for my course be?
Overseas
fees can range from £5,000 to £18,000 per year, depending
on the institution, the level of course and the type of course.
Some institutions give details of the fees they charge on
their websites.
2.
Can I work whilst I am studying in the UK?
Most students
on courses of more than 6 months will be given a passport
stamp or visa sticker that allows them to work part-time during
the term (up to 20 hours a week) and full-time during the
vacations. However, for immigration, you must be able to show
that you can afford to study and live in the UK without having
to work. You must be able to show other sources of funding
apart from your part-time work.
3.
Is there any scholarships available?
Scholarships
are offered by UK institutions, British government, a number
of organizations and sometimes, your government. Note that
scholarships available to international students are very
limited and the competition is very intense. Scholarships
offered by most of the UK institutions are only partial and
you may still need to pay rest of the tuition fees, living
and other expenses.
4.
How much time should I spend in extra and co-curricular activities?
Even
if you are going to work for 20 hours a day, you probably
cannot read all the recommended books. Also if you spend too
much time on clubs, pubs, theaters, concerts you will end
up with short span of time. The trick is to find a balance
between these two - academic and social activities.
5.
How can I find out how a UK university is ranked?
The UK
does not have an official system of university rankings. Several
newspapers produce rankings using a variety of sources for
their data. However, these may not have had input or support
from the universities themselves. Those publishing 'league
tables' include the Financial Times, the Guardian, The Times,
The Times Higher Educational Supplement and The Sunday Times.
6.
English has been my first language throughout school and college.
Do I still have to take the English Language Test?
Most British
institutions require you to prove your proficiency in English
only if it has not been your first language. You may be required
to either take the IELTS test which is administered regularly
by the British Council at all its centers. Alternatively,
the TOEFL is also recognized by British institutions. Contact
Worldwide education for further details. worldwide counselors
would be happy to assist you if you have any further doubts
in this regard.
7.
How can I open a bank account?
British
banks, in common with their counterparts across the globe,
have introduced new regulations about opening new bank accounts.
Security procedures have been implemented which can lead to
delays for overseas students who try to open an account on
arrival. It is almost impossible to open a UK bank account
As it is very difficult to open a bank account in the UK,
we recommend that students open a bank account in their home
country that has a UK branch or keep their existing account
open at home until they are able to open a bank account here.
This way, you will still have access to funds. To open a bank
account you will need to show the following identification:
passport School acceptance letter Proof ok UK address, usually
in the form of a utility bill or halls of Residence contract.
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