United Kingdom · Student Visa
Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial — the UK hosts 18 of the world's top 100 universities. With a 2-year Graduate Route visa, your degree leads directly to UK work experience.
Why UK
The UK isn't just the world's most prestigious study destination — it's a fast track to a global career.
Work anywhere in the UK for 2 years after graduation (3 years for PhD) — no job offer needed.
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL — 18 UK universities rank in the global top 100.
UK Master's programmes are just 1 year — save a full year of tuition and living costs vs USA.
Dependants of eligible students can come to the UK and work full-time during your studies.
Top Cities & Universities
Six of the UK's most popular destinations for Indian students — each with unique strengths.
UCL, King's College, Imperial, LSE — the world's most diverse student city.
The world's two most prestigious universities — top of every global ranking.
University of Manchester — strong in engineering, business and social sciences.
University of Edinburgh — ranked globally for medicine, law and social studies.
University of Birmingham — large campus, strong industry links and Russell Group member.
Top Russell Group universities known for pharmacy, veterinary and engineering.
Required Documents
Every box mapped, every form verified by our UK student visa consultants before submission.
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from your UK university.
Minimum IELTS 6.0 overall (6.0 in each band) for most universities.
GBP 1,334/month for London; GBP 1,023/month outside London (28-day bank statement).
Evidence of first-year tuition paid or unconditional offer with fee details.
Tuberculosis test from an approved UK Visas & Immigration clinic in India.
GBP 776/year (student rate) — paid online during the visa application.
Personal statement drafted and reviewed by our expert counsellors.
VFS Global biometric enrolment — booking and prep included with our service.
What it costs
Approximate annual costs for an Indian student. Actual figures vary by program and city.
Undergraduate from GBP 10K; popular Master's programmes GBP 18K–30K.
Accommodation, food, transport. Budget more for London — consider cities outside for savings.
Student visa GBP 490 + NHS surcharge GBP 776/year. University application fees extra.
💡 Total first-year budget: typically GBP 25K–50K (≈ ₹26–52 lakhs). Get a personalized estimate →
Your Roadmap
Our end-to-end process can have you on a UK campus within 4–5 months of starting.
We review your grades, IELTS, and budget — shortlist 5–8 best-fit UK universities. Week 1–2
Apply to chosen universities, receive unconditional offer, accept and pay deposit. Week 3–8
CAS issued by university — complete online visa form, pay IHS, biometrics at VFS. Week 9–12
Vignette issued in passport. Travel briefing, accommodation, forex, SIM — all sorted. Week 13–16
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FAQs
Quick answers to the questions our UK student visa counsellors hear most from Ahmedabad students.
The Graduate Route allows international students who have completed a UK degree (Bachelor's or Master's) to stay and work — or look for work — for 2 years. PhD graduates get 3 years. No job offer is required, and you can work in any industry at any level.
Most UK universities require IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall for undergraduate programmes and 6.5 for Master's. The UK Student Visa (B2 UKVI IELTS) requires a minimum overall band of 5.5. PTE Academic is also widely accepted.
Yes — most UK students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during holidays. This is permitted under your student visa conditions and helps cover living expenses, especially outside London.
Dependants (spouse and children under 18) can apply for a UK Student Dependant visa if you are a government-sponsored student, or if you are studying a postgraduate programme at an approved university. Dependants may work full-time in the UK.
The IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) gives you access to the National Health Service — the UK's public healthcare system — for the duration of your visa. The student rate is GBP 776 per year, paid upfront with your visa application. It covers GP visits, hospital treatment, and emergency care.
After graduation, use the 2-year Graduate Route to find a skilled job, then switch to a Skilled Worker Visa (sponsored by your employer). After 5 continuous years of lawful residence in the UK on eligible visas, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR — settlement).
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