Studying abroad

is a life-changing experience! Studying and living in a different culture will help you to broaden your outlook and see the world from a completely different perspective. It is an amazing experience that will change your life.

Learn to be independent

Studying abroad is challenging yourself and to test your abilities to adapt and learn. You may find yourself questioning some of your most long-held beliefs. All you need to succeed is an open mind and a good sense of humour.

It's a chance to gain perspective on your own culture

Studying abroad is a chance to step outside of the ordinary and look at life from a completely new perspective. Many students return amazed that while studying abroad they learned just as much about country where he is studying and its culture as they did about life in their host country.

Studying Abroad is a chance to greatly improve your language fluency

The only way to truly become fluent in a language is to be immersed in it. If you've studied a language for several years and wish to gain fluency in that language, studying abroad can offer you the opportunity to gain fluency in a number of languages.

Why be just another tourist?

Studying abroad is your chance to travel and gain perspective at the same time (not to mention academic credit). So many people travel abroad and "see the sights" without understanding the greater importance or significance of those places or events. By studying abroad you get to spend a great deal more time overseas, and thus have the opportunity to ask a lot more in-depth questions.

Make connections that can last a lifetime

The friends and acquaintances that you make will help you throughout your life. Learn about the cute little coffee shop that most tourists never see, hear about job opportunities available around the world. You can make the rest of your life as colourful, eventful, and as interesting as you want.

UK Border and Immigration Agency (UKBIA) have launched Points Based System (PBS Tier 4) for international students, who wish to apply and obtain UK Study Visa. Students wish to study in UK and need student visa, would require obtaining 40 points to be able to apply and gain the visa. Students wish to study in UK and need student visa, would require obtaining 40 points to be able to apply and gain the visa. Points can be obtained by completing the following;

 

Successful admission and issuance of visa letter by a UK Sponsor Licensed College/University can give you 30 points.

You are required to provide the following to gain admission and visa letter for 30 points.

• Filled and Signed Application
• Copies of all Educational Documents
• Copy of Work Experience Certificate(s) (if applicable)
• Copy of Valid Passport
• Fee deposit of minimum 1500 pounds / full course fee / first year fee
• Registration fee 200 pounds (non-refundable)

Financial resources can give you 10 points.

• You are required to produce the following documents to show your financial firmness
• Your own (Student's) bank statement for the last 28 days showing the clear balance of 7200 pounds (first year expense) plus the amount balance of course fee (if not paid in full). This amount shall not be reduced on any day since last 28 days
• Origin of Funds
• Sponsorship Declaration Certificate / Letter stating your exact relation and consent to bear your living and tuition expense in UK
• Sponsor’s income proof such as Employment proof and salary slips OR Business proof along with letterhead, Tax Number and Company Registration Certificate etc.
• Any other document showing sponsor’s income would be beneficial.
• Proof of funds transfer into your account such as copy of cheque, online transfer or bank letter confirming the transfer
• If your proposed course is of more than one year duration, your sponsor must show his/her ability to have enough financial resources to bear your expenses (living and tuition) for the entire duration such as 2 yrs, 3 yrs etc
• Sponsor’s Bank Statement is not required

NOTE: Please be aware that meeting 40 points does not guarantee your visa approval or issuance. For complete details please visit

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/quickguideforstudent/adultstudents/

The information contained on this website is a brief outline. Each case is different, and may require different strategy to ensure success. Among other things, timelines for finalizing applications are different.

The possibility of successfully applying from within the country or from other countries depends on merit of the case

Each type of visa has well- defined requirements; credible documentary evidence to support, proper and comprehensive documentation as well as each requirement is necessary and it plays a critical role in the success of any visa application, and a professional representative has valuable contribution in this regard.

Additional factors are considered before a visa is issued that comprise of health issues, security/criminality background and financial means.

Health – Generally, people with reasonably good health would qualify. In case, if you or your family members have a contagious disease or any medical condition requiring significant medical care, the application may be refused.

Security/Criminality is an act about which any country is particular about not letting people with previous convictions/ criminal and other acts etc. to allow them visit. It is therefore, important to point out such circumstances at the outset.

Sufficient financial means to allow you and your family members to survive for the initial months. You have to demonstrate these funds in liquid form, when filing your application as also during interview and landing