Today our topic is Study in the UK from Bangladesh: Step-by-step. The UK has been on top of the list for higher studies for a long time. Students prefer there for their quality education, diverse culture, world-recognized degrees, and future employment.
Requirements
There are different requirements according to the course, university, and degree.
For bachelor's degree: 70-80% in grade 12 and a minimum point of 6.0 in IELTS
For master’s degree: 60% in bachelor and a minimum point 6.5.0-7.0 in IELTS and 90-110 in TOEFL.
For doctoral degree: 60% in master’s and a minimum point 7.0 in IELTS and 100 in TOEFL.
For diploma: good score in bachelor's and a minimum point 6.0 in IELTS
For Pre-master’s degree: good score in bachelor's and a minimum point 5.5 in IELTS
For MBA degree: 60% in bachelor's and a minimum point 6.5 in IELTS
The English language proficiency tests and the scores depend on the university and subjects. Besides that, you may need to take some subject-related tests like GMAT, MAT, GAMSAT, LNAT, etc.
Ways to study without IELTS:
Some universities don’t require IELTS. For example, the University of Bristol, the University of Warwick, Birmingham City University, Northumbria University, the University of Warwick, etc.
But you need to take other tests like PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, CPE, etc, and pre-sessional courses in English. Or, you need to have brilliant academic results or an English medium school background.
Study with fewer marks:
UCAS Clearing process to apply for the remaining seats in the universities.
Pathway courses such as one-year Foundation Courses to prepare the students for bachelor's degrees.
Pre-master’s courses to prepare the students for master’s degrees.
Financial Requirements
You need to show enough money for your expenses. You don’t need to show the evidence if you have a 12-months visa previous your student visa application. And these amounts is needed to be in the account for 28 days.
There are shorter courses and inexpensive universities too. There are also scholarships- Commonwealth Scholarships, British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM, and the Chevening Scholarship. Some universities and departments offer scholarships too.
Course Selection
First, you need to choose your subject or course. There are a wide range of subjects available in the UK, from humanities to business, and science to creative design. Select the course and find out the requirements.
University Selection
After selecting the course, find out the universities that are offering the course. Check out the requirements, upcoming admission sessions, and tuition fees.
Visa Application
When your admission will be confirmed, apply for the visa processing. Keep ready the documents and apply at least 3 months before your program starts.
Documents:
Scan copies of educational certificates
Scan copies of the educational mark sheet
Statement of purpose (letter of motivation)
Scan copy of IELTS certificate (if required)
Scan copy of passport
Acceptance letter
Proof of financial support
Recent digital photo
Visa Types:
Tier 4 or general Student Visa for five years with a permit to work 20h/per week.
Tier 4 Child Student visa for the age of 16 or 17 with parents’ consent.
A short-term visa for 6 months for those aged 16 or over.
Student Visitor visa for those aged 18 or over for 6 months.
Biometric Residence Permit
You need to collect your biometric residence permit within three days of arriving in the UK from the post office. You need to bring your passport and the BRP collection number.
However, the process of higher study abroad is complicated and long. Hope our complete guide for Study in the UK from Bangladesh: Step-by-step will make the journey easier.