STUDY IN UNITED KINGDOM  

United Kingdom  has been a place where people of many different nationalities and culture have come to live, work and study. It has cities like London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Wales. For students and  immigrants who come here for studies and live have great opportunities. The world's best and leading institutes are in UK. Students, Visitor and  Immigrants looking for cultural activities will not be disappointed because there are stage events such as comedy, jazz blues and classical music. For students keen on sporting or outdoor activity has a lot to offer.

International students no longer need to obtain permission to work, so they can earn extra money while studying in the UK. A student can work part-time for up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during vacations. And if the course runs for a year or more, the student’s dependants can now work in the UK, even if they here for less than a year. Studying in the UK will not only give students a thorough understanding of the subject but also analytical abilities and problem solving skills that are much prized by employers.

The British Government warmly welcomes people from overseas who want to study and train in the United Kingdom. When you arrive in the United Kingdom, you may be questioned by an Immigration Officer so take all relevant documents in your hand luggage (hand carry).

List advised in Wikipedia      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_universities

In the following pages you will see an active map of all the Universities and colleges in United Kingdom. the map is divided into two part. In upper part you need to select the your interest in the university or college and then from the map click on the name of desired institute. You will see all the latest information about the selected institute <click here to view the interactive map>

Scholarships and Opportunities in UK

Monthly update of all the opportunities of scholarships, studentships, post-doc situations, jobs advertised in UK universities and colleges. Visit a private link valuable information (in PDF format) about scholarships, education and immigration <click here to view a list>

 

List of possible sponsorships 

List of people searched from internet resources who are willing to offer sponsorship to deserving candidates, or agents who would like to guide needy to get sponsor. Please do take great caution to confirm the information in the linked pages <click here to view a list>

 

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Studying in the UK will not only give students a thorough understanding of the subject but also analytical abilities and problem solving skills that are much prized by employers. Most scholarships are either for three years PhD degree or for one-year Masters courses, however, some are for shorter specialised courses lasting up to six months. Unfortunately most of these are only for UK or European countries. Few are also available for Commonwealth countries that includes Sindh, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka etc. Courses include Engineering, Information Science and Technology, law, business administration and international relations. They allow talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and to gain skills that will benefit their countries. Besides, British Embassies and High Commissions select candidates for the scholarships, which are offered in more than 150 countries including Sindh, Pakistan, India, China and Brazil <click here> to view scholarships available in UK and other countries.

International students no longer need to obtain permission to work, so they can earn extra money while studying in the UK. A student can work part-time for up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during vacations. And if the course runs for a year or more, the student’s dependants can now work in the UK, even if they here for less than a year. In many courses, after successful completion UK home office allows full-time work permit without any objection.

 

UK VISA info

Student visa <click here for details>

Funding [More to come.......]  

Self funding [More to come.........]

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BBC WARNING

If you are planning to proceed to any private university or college, you must read the warnings issues by BBC <click here> to view all those reports about fake admissions, bogus colleges.

 

About the general information available on Sindh2UK website

In the following pages it is tried to provide enough information about UK education system, overseas admission and visa process specially for candidates applying form Sindh and Pakistan. The new research students can learn about research process whereas the researchers are invited to send their request to obtain the research articles published from the list of 5700 Journals. If the requested article is not present in the given list of the publications the request will be sent to British Library and then will be sent to the requested place via post or email.

 

Education in UK  

Higher Education in UK

How to start research

Search UK universities for admission

 

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Professional Information (UK)

Following pages or links provide the information related to professional courses, employment, training, research and education abroad (specially in UK).

Medical Professionals

Engineering Professionals

Technicians, Specialists, Artists [coming soon]

 

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Few basic FAQ's about Student's visa

Can I extend my stay as a student?
If you are already studying here, you can apply to extend your stay as a student.
If you are a visa national, you cannot stay on as a student unless you entered the United Kingdom with a student or prospective student visa.

Am I allowed to work?
You may take part-time or holiday work but you must not:
work for more than 20 hours a week during term time, unless your work placement is part of your studies and your education institution agrees.
do business, be self-employed or provide services as a professional sports person or entertainer; or
work full time in a permanent job.
 
Can I bring my husband or wife and children with me?
Your husband or wife and any of your children under 18 can come to the United Kingdom with you during your studies as long as you can support and accommodate them without help from public funds.

Is my husband or wife allowed to work?
Your husband or wife will be allowed to work if you were given permission to stay in the United Kingdom for 12 months or more.

Can I come to the United Kingdom to arrange my studies?
You may come to the United Kingdom as a prospective student to arrange your studies for up to six months. You will need to show that:
Your plan to enrol on a course of study within six months of arriving;
You can pay for your course and support and accommodate yourself and any dependants without working or help from public funds; and
your plan to leave the United Kingdom when you finish your studies or when your permission to stay ends if you are not able to qualify to stay in the United Kingdom as a student.

Can I get medical treatment?
If you come from a country with a health-care agreement with the United Kingdom (not applicable to Sindh and Pakistan), or you are enrolled on a course for six months or more, you may be able to get medical treatment on the National Health Service (NHS). However, short-term students who are here for less than six months and visitors are not entitled to free medical treatment, and they will be charged for any treatment you receive.

Do I have to register with the police?
If you have to register with the police, you will stamp this requirement in your passport. You must register within seven days of arriving in the United Kingdom. However as a commonwealth country the students from Sindh and Pakistan may not require to register with police.

Conditions for Entry Clearance for Students

  • You must have an offer letter from an educational institution, School, College or University.

  • You have been accepted for a full-time course of study at a Public or Private Higher Educational Institution approved by the BAC (British Accreditation Council).

  • You have the financial capability to meet course fees and living/travel expenses in UK.

  • You do not intend to work in UK and prepare to leave UK at the end of your studies.

  • Possess good health and character.

  • Genuine intention to seek entry for study purposes only.

More comprehensive list of FAQs <click here>

 

 

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