Study in the UK — cost, visa & intakes
The UK's one-year master's degrees remain the fastest route to a globally respected qualification, and the Graduate Route visa gives you two years of unrestricted work after you finish.
Cost of studying in United Kingdom
| Expense | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition — master'sHigher for MBA, medicine and some business schools | ₹18–35 lakh / year |
| Tuition — undergraduate | ₹15–30 lakh / year |
| Living — London | ₹13–17 lakh / year |
| Living — outside London | ₹9–12 lakh / year |
| IHS health surcharge | ≈ £776 / year |
Indicative ranges for Indian students. Actual costs vary by university, city and exchange rate.
Visa process overview
- 01
Get your CAS
The university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies once you accept and pay the deposit.
- 02
Maintain funds
Show tuition plus living costs held for 28 consecutive days.
- 03
Apply online
Complete the Student Route application and pay the visa fee and IHS.
- 04
Biometrics appointment
Attend a VFS centre for fingerprints and photo.
- 05
TB test
Required for Indian applicants from an approved clinic.
- 06
Decision
Standard processing is around three weeks; priority services are available.
Work rights: 20 hrs/week during term, full-time in vacations, plus the 2-year Graduate Route. Detailed visa guidance →
Popular courses among Indian students in United Kingdom
MSc Data Science & AI
Available at almost every Russell Group university.
MSc Finance / Management
London and Manchester schools with strong City recruiting.
MSc Engineering
Well-regarded one-year specialisations.
MA Media, Design & Fashion
UAL, Goldsmiths and Loughborough lead here.
Public Health & Nursing
Strong NHS-linked placements.
Intake months
September / October
September intake
Main intake. Apply from the previous September onwards.
January / February
January intake
Widely available second intake.
May
May intake
Offered by a limited set of universities.
Scholarships for studying in United Kingdom
UK funding mixes prestigious government awards with university fee discounts. Apply early — most university scholarships are decided on a rolling basis alongside admission.
- Chevening Scholarships (fully funded, UK government)
- Commonwealth Scholarships
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship
- Clarendon Fund (Oxford)
- University-specific international excellence awards (£2,000–£10,000)
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