UK Visa Types including visitor visas, unmarried partner, spouse student and much more
A-Z of UK visa types:
Adopted Children - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about adopted children coming to join their parents or a parent who is settled in the United Kingdom.Children - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about children coming to join their parents or a parent who is settled in the United KingdomCivil Partnership - This page explains what the new legal relationship which can be registered by two people of the same sex and give the couples legal recognition for their relationship.EEA/EU nationals - This page explains how nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA nationals) and members of their family can enter, live in and work in the United Kingdom.Family visitors - This page is for people who want a visa to visit a family member in the UK.Inter - country adoption - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about adopted children coming to join their parents or a parent who is settled in the United Kingdom.Relatives - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about relatives (other than husbands, wives and children under 18) coming to the United Kingdom to join someone who is settled here.Returning residents - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about people who return to live in the United Kingdom.Sponsoring visitors - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about how you can sponsor a visitor and what you can do to support the application.Spouses + partners - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about husbands, wives, fiancés or fiancées coming to the United Kingdom with, or to join someone who is settled here.Students - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about students.UK ancesty - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent who was born in the United Kingdom and Islands (the Islands include the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). Unmarried partners - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about unmarried partners coming to the United Kingdom with or to join someone who is settled here.Visitors - This page explains what the Immigration Rules say about visitors, people coming to the United Kingdom for medical treatment and visitors on their way to another country.
Source: ukresident
Types of Visa
Scholarships/ Loans
Scholarships/ Loans
Financinf you education requires a lot of planning .its requires a lot of preparation ,analysing your budget and looking out for scholarships that suits you.
There are about 152 scholarships to name and more ….(a list of scholarships available will be posted in the later pages.)
There are many loans available ,it depends on what country you are from and hopw much your loacl bank offers your loans on intrests rates.
In fact UK is considered to the gateway for europe due to the addition of the english channel and there are low cost airliners which are easier to access to Europe than ever.You can reach most countries in Europe within few hours or by direct flights.
It has been easier for students to travel to Italy,Rome,Milan,Venice .it would copst you only between 10 -100 pounds and less than a few hrs depending on when you book your travel and where you want to go.
You would come to know about it in the upcoming posts which will give you an idea on travelling …watch out for this space….
UK is considered to be multicultural as it consists of many Cultures with many religions and faiths that are represented insome way.It is always open to new traditions and cultures which is a great advantagefor students who are away from home but always are intouch with their traditions.You could find places of worship in Uk very easily.
Reasons why you should study in UK
Reasons why you should study in UK
The qualifications from UK higher educational institutions are recognised to be the best in the world and are of high quality .Their standard of excellence is formed by the famous and old universities like Oxford and Cambridge which are carried or followed by many institutions and collegs throughout the UK.Once you have a qualification from any university that meets the standards of education ,you have very important line in your resume and it would turn out to be a selling point of your future career.
Education Costs are Lower ,Compared to USA the tution fees in Uk is 2 or 3 times lesser than the annual fees charged by the institutions in USA.You could save a lot of money as most of the courses are of less period compared to 4yr bachelors programs in other countries .You would be doing 3yrs of bachelors programmes in UK by saving time and fees at the same time with the same or equal standard qualifications.
Working Opportunities in UK
Any international studying in the UK is allowed to work for 20hrs a week during their college term and fulltime when the college term is over.But it is always advisable to check up with the college advisor before you start looking for jobs.As sometimes due to negligence or less information you could be violating the visa regualtions .You need to have proper knowledge about the rules and regulations before you take up a job ,as there is always a constant change in the visa rules.None of the universities could promise you that by working you get earn enough money to support your course fees in UK.So planning on education with your money from part-time jobs is not advisable.it is always better to have an employment setup through people you know or through the consultant that you know.Atleast you should have enough money to support your first year of the course before you come to UK.
As I have told before the visa rules and regulations change from time to time ,you need to keep track of them by checking out the Visa and Immigration pages of UK.
Why Study in the UK
Why Study in the UK
The UK has grown to become one of the top destinations to study around the world. With traditions of excellence dating back hundreds of years, high class institutions at every corner and much more flexibility than many other countries, the United Kingdom has much to offer international students that other English-speaking countries cannot offer.But what makes the United Kingdom stand out? Why should you come to the UK as a destination to further your international education?Growing Destination International students have always been an important presence in the UK, and the numbers have been growing steadily. With over 330,000 international students during the 2005/2006 school year, the UK is the second most popular destination for international students, behind the US. The UK has worked hard to capitalize on the growing demand for English-language instruction and the post-9/11 visa hurdles in the US. The top ten countries sending students to the UK are:
China 50,755
India 19,205
Greece 17,675
Republic of Ireland 16,790
USA 14,755
Germany 13,265
France 12,455
Malaysia 11,450
Nigeria 9,605
Hong Kong 9,445
For more demographic and statistical information about international students in the UK, visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs.
Info about UK
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (which is usually shortened to just the UK or United Kingdom) is a political union made of up of four countries, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England, Scotland and Wales share the island of Great Britain, which lies just off the northwest coast of continental Europe. The fourth country, Northern Ireland, is a portion of another island, which is split between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, an independent country, in the south. The UK also has overseas territories such as Bermuda and Gibraltar. The union of Great Britain and Northern Island is the latest that has occured over the last 300 years. Originally Scotland and England were two entirely separate countries with their own monarchs and political systems, and Wales fell under the control of England and was known as a principality. Over the years, various acts of union have taken place that have brought England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland together, and Ireland was later to gain independence in 1922 leaving the current split we see today. The British Empire was once a world force, with territory as far flung as India, Canada, South America and Africa. Although colonial days are far gone and there has been a steady decline in the British Empire and the UK's influence around the world, the UK is still a major political and economic force, with membership in the G8 and an economy that is the fifth largest in the world and second largest in Europe. The UK’s colonial history also means that it has been subject to a multitude of international influences and influxes of people, helping to create the multi-cultural society that exists today. If you would like more information on the history and background of the UK, please visit the Wikipedia UK pages.
Universities in Uk
Universities in UK
1. Aga Khan University
2. American InterContinental University - London
3. Anglia Polytechnic University
4. Aston University
5. Birkbeck College, University of London
6. Birmingham City University
7. Bournemouth University
8. British College of Osteopathic Medicine
9. Brunel University Uxbridge
10. Buckinghamshire New University
11. Camberwell College of Arts
12. Canterbury Christ Church University College
13. Cardiff University
14. Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
15. Chelsea College of Art and Design
16. City University
17. Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London
18. Coventry University
19. Cranfield University
20. De Montfort University Leicester
21. European School of Economics
22. Glasgow Caledonian University
23. Glasgow School of Art
24. Goldsmiths College, University of London
25. Heriot-Watt University
26. Heythrop College, University of London
27. Huron University USA in London
28. Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London
29. Imperial College School of Medicine
30. Institue of Historical Research, University of London
31. Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
32. Institute of Classical Studies, University of London
33. Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London
34. Institute of Education, University of London
35. Institute of Germanic Studies, University of London
36. Institute of Latin American Studies, University of London
37. International Centre for Isclamic Science
38. International Colleges of Islamic Science
39. Keele University
40. King's College London, University of London
41. Kingston University
42. Leeds Metropolitan University
43. Liverpool Hope University College
44. Liverpool John Moores University
45. London Business School
46. London College of Science & Technology
47. London Guildhall University
48. London Institute of Management and Technology
49. London Metropolitan University
50. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
51. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
52. London School of Jewish Studies
53. Loughborough University
54. Middlesex University
55. Napier University
56. Newport International University
57. Nottingham Trent University
58. Open University
59. Oxford Brookes University
60. Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London
61. Richmond University - The American International University in London
62. Roehampton University of Surrey
63. Royal Academy of Music, University of London
64. Royal College of Art
65. Royal College of Music, University of London
66. Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London
67. Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
68. Saint George's Hospital Medical School, University of London
69. Schiller International University, London
70. School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
71. School of Pharmacy, University of London
72. School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London
73. Sheffield Hallam University
74. Sotheby´s Institute of Art - London
75. Southampton Institute.
76. South Bank University
77. Staffordshire University
78. St.Patrick's International College, London
79. Stratford College London
80. Thames Valley University
81. The American University in London
82. The Manchester Metropolitan University
83. The Queen's University Belfast
84. The Robert Gordon University
85. Trinity College Carmarthen
86. Trinity College of Music
87. United Medical and Dental Schools, University of London
88. University Campus Suffolk
89. University College London, University of London
90. University College Northampton
91. University College Worcester
92. University of Aberdeen
93. University of Abertay Dundee
94. University of Bath
95. University of Bedfordshire
96. University of Birmingham
97. University of Bradford
98. University of Brighton
99. University of Bristol
100. University of Buckingham
101. University of Cambridge
102. University of Central Lancashire
103. University of Chester
104. University of Derby
105. University of Dundee
106. University of Durham
107. University of East Anglia
108. University of East London
109. University of Edinburgh
110. University of Essex
111. University of Exeter
112. University of Glamorgan
113. University of Glasgow
114. University of Gloucestershire
115. University of Greenwich
116. University of Halifax, Birmingham Campus
117. University of Hertfordshire
118. University of Huddersfield
119. University of Hull
120. University of Kent at Canterbury
121. University of Lancaster
122. University of Leeds
123. University of Leicester
124. University of Lincolnshire and Humberside
125. University of Liverpool
126. University of London
127. University of Manchester
128. University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
129. University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
130. University of North London
131. University of Northumbria at Newcastle
132. University of Nottingham
133. University of Oxford
134. University of Paisley
135. University of Plymouth
136. University of Portsmouth
137. University of Reading
138. University of Salford
139. University of Sheffield
140. University of Southampton
141. University of St. Andrews
142. University of Stirling
143. University of Strathclyde
144. University of Sunderland
145. University of Surrey
146. University of Sussex
147. University of Teesside
148. University of the West of England, Bristol
149. University of Ulster
150. University of Wales
151. University of Wales, Aberystwyth
152. University of Wales, Bangor
153. University of Wales College of Medicine
154. University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
155. University of Wales, Lampeter
156. University of Wales, Newport
157. University of Wales, Swansea
158. University of Warwick
159. University of Westminster
160. University of Wolverhampton
161. University of York
162. Warburg Institute, University of London
163. Warnborough University
164. William Gilbert College
165. Wimbledon School of Art
166. Wye College, University of London
