The UK's history and links to the Commonwealth open up interesting visa options for many, such as the Ancestry visa. Those without such ties can still use the Tier 1 or Work Permit visa options.

Study in the UK
The UK offers a world-renowned education system, with qualifications that can make a real difference to your career. If you are thinking of studying in the UK, we can offer personal advice on your study options and opportunities. We also offer a range of resources to ensure you get the most out of your education, including information on courses, qualifications, institutions, English requirements, visas and travel.

The UK is an exciting combination of four distinctive countries, each with their own cultures, living traditions, breathtaking architecture - new and old - and incredibly beautiful landscapes. Whatever your destination – England, Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland – you’ll be immersed in a fascinating mix of history and innovation.

Most master's degrees and MBAs at UK universities last one year compared to two in most other countries, including the USA and Australia. While you're in UK, you'll be immersed in English, the world's most important business language. At the same time, you'll be part of a truly international community - 29.9 per cent of postgraduate students in the UK are international and you may find as many as 50 different nationalities on a single campus. UK postgraduate qualifications are respected and valued all over the world. A master's degree, PhD or MBA from a UK university will give you an edge over the competition. It will prove to employers that you're capable of independent thought and self-discipline, used to conducting and analysing your own research and will let them know that you can make a real contribution to their company or organisation.

A UK undergraduate education gives you an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in a subject that fascinates you. Whether you choose to study for a degree, Foundation Degree or HND, you'll learn to think for yourself and work independently, learning research skills and presentation methods you'll continue to use long after you leave university. Your experience will set you up for the rest of your life.
Courses can last for up to three years (four with a placement in industry or overseas; though most Scottish institutions run 4-year courses as standard, with or without placement), and you can choose from thousands of opportunities in science and technology, computing and business, art and design, social sciences, the humanities and many others. The broad range and flexible approach of the UK education system means that you're free to choose exactly what you want to study.

Costs
Living in the UK – particularly London – is expensive compared to many places in the World. The cost of living will of course depend on the individual situation (and tastes!) of each working traveller, but you still need to be prepared financially. Just because you’ve been working hard to save many thousands of your own currency, doesn’t mean it will be quite as many pounds!

While it’s important to be aware of the costs you will be facing as a working traveller, don’t let it put you off! As long as you plan carefully and think about cost-saving strategies the cost of living in England or the rest of the UK need not be prohibitive. In the UK, shared housing and utilising the excellent public transport networks are two significant ways to reduce your costs of living.

You'll get great value for money from a UK undergraduate education no matter where you choose to study. The figures below show approximately what you'll need to pay, but it's worth bearing in mind that course fees can vary considerably between institutions.

For PG courses in the UK, fees can vary considerably between institutions, but the figures below show approximately what you'll need to pay.

• Arts and humanities courses: £7,000-£9,000 per year
• Science courses: £7,500-£12,000 per year
• Clinical courses: £10,000-£21,000 per year
• MBA: £4,000 to more than £30,000 per year

Working in the UK
During term time, students can work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours a week. During vacations they can work full-time. It is important that your migrant students know their term and vacation dates, so that they can comply with the conditions of their permission to study.

The post-study worker category allows us to retain the most able international graduates who have studied in the United Kingdom. It also enhances the United Kingdom's overall offer to international students.
Post-study workers are free to look for work without having a sponsor for the length of their leave.
The category provides a bridge to highly skilled or skilled work. If you are granted permission to stay as a post-study worker, we expect that you will switch into another tier of the points-based system as soon as you are able to.
The skilled worker category (Tier 2 General) is for people coming to the United Kingdom with a skilled job offer to fill a gap in the workforce that cannot be filled by a settled worker.

Exams

You will probably be required to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for getting an admission to a UK university. The school may also have additional tests for graduate students.