Country guide
Studying in UK
A short overview of IELTS scores, costs, the student visa and work rules for UK.
This is general information, not advice. Requirements, fees and visa rules change, so always check the official website and the university’s own course page before you apply.
- Typical IELTS requirement
- Often 6.0–7.0 overall, set per course. Some visa routes need an IELTS for UKVI test.
- Tuition (rough guide)
- Roughly GBP 12,000–40,000 a year for international students.
- Student visa
- Student visa: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), proof of funds and, for some countries, a TB test.
- Working while you study
- Limited work hours during term for most degree students.
- After you graduate
- The Graduate route lets eligible graduates stay and work for a period after their degree.
Universities in UK
University of Manchester
A large Russell Group university in the north of England with strong research and industry links.
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