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The United Kingdom is the home of Europe 's largest city and is embedded in the culture, vocabulary and dreams of English speakers worldwide. It is seen as an economic hub for trade between Europe and North America with the United Kingdom benefiting from the situation for centuries. The United Kingdom still has one of the strongest economies in the world today. Its economic strength coupled with the best educational infrastructure makes it one of the ideal destinations for an international student.
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The United Kingdom is made up of three countries namely England, Scotland, Wales and a province of Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The four capitals of the United Kingdom’s constituent countries are London (England), Edinburgh (Scotland), Cardiff (Wales) and Belfast (Northern Ireland). |
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| UK Education System |
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The UK offers a world-renowned education system. There are more than 3,000 educational institutions. One is able to find a course that suits ones real interests, ambitions and passions. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. Career-based courses are designed to equip a student for specific roles in the modern world of work. |
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Besides, UK degrees can take only three years and postgraduate master's courses only one year ' compared with four years and two years in most other countries.
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The UK offers a world-renowned education system. There are more than 3,000 educational institutions. One is able to find a course that suits ones real interests, ambitions and passions. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. Career-based courses are designed to equip a student for specific roles in the modern world of work.
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Recently U.K. has introduced the Point Based System or the Tier–4 System for students who wish to migrate to U.K. on study basis.
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The aim of the tier 4 immigration is to provide a more streamlined, transparent route to studying in the UK. |
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Under this system the student has to achieve 40 points. |
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The student gets 30 points upon successful admission in any of the sponsor colleges which have an “A” rating. And he/she gets the remaining 10 points on presenting proofs showing financial independence in terms of course fees and maintenance charges. |
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The student can also apply for a Work Permit after the course completion. Spouse immigration is allowed for married partners. Married partners will be granted leave to remain for a period equal to that granted to the student. During this time, they must be able to support themselves either independently or with the help of the applicant. The student is eligible to work for 20 hours per week . |
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The processing time of such visa takes normally 2 to 3 months.
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| Documents Required for a Student Visa |
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The students must submit his application in person at the visa office with the following documents. The processing can take three to four working days. The students need to keep in mind that they need to apply for their visas one month prior to their course commencement. |
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| The following is the checklist for the documents required for the visa: |
- Application Form
- Original Passport
- 4 Recent Photographs
- Visa Application Fees
- Academic Documents
- IELTS/TOEFL Score
- Other Relevant Academic Documents
- Valid original acceptance letter from school/college in the UK stating
- Cost of course fees and receipt for any fees paid
- Details of accommodation and how much it costs
- The start date and duration of the proposed course
- Visa Covering Letter
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
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| Financial Documents |
- Affidavit from Sponsor
- Bank Passbooks.
- FD's.
- Bank Loan Letter
- PF/PPF/EPF/ Copies
- CA Statement
- IT Returns
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