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WHY STUDY IN THE UK?

The UK is the perfect destination for students who wish to advance their careers because to its top tier universities, globally recognized degrees, and two years of post-study work rights. In addition to emphasizing critical thinking, knowledge, and skill development, British educational institutions also promote creativity and independence in its students. Students who study in the UK gain English language proficiency while also getting a taste of the country’s diverse and rich culture.
UK educational institutions, which are renowned for upholding the highest standards, have produced over 130 Nobel laureates. Here are a few additional reasons why you should choose to study in the UK.

• According to US News’ rankings of the “Best Countries for Education” the UK is ranked second out of 80 countries.
• Over 25 academic areas are covered by the numerous study programs offered by UK universities and institutions. Numerous educational and professional degrees let you mix and match.
• Since study programs in the UK are typically less expensive than those in other popular study abroad locations, this lowers the overall cost of tuition and lodging expenses.
• UK degrees and qualifications are highly valued and respected numerous reputable employers worldwide.
• You can work in the UK once your academic program is over thanks to the nation’s new 2-year post study employment privileges. It is a fantastic approach to get a job and make a home in the area.
• The UK has a rich cultural history. You may practice your English while traveling to ancient sites and castles that date back hundreds of years when you study in the UK.

You must pay a £715 application fee and a £624 yearly health surcharge to apply for a UK graduate visa. You can utilize the nation’s National Health Service with the annual health fee exactly like a UK permanent resident. In order to apply for a graduate route, you must pay the complete sum. Additionally, if there are any dependents, they will also be responsible for paying the aforementioned payments. Yes. If your partner and children were with you in the UK at the time you applied for your UK Student Visa (Tier 4 Student Visa), they may also apply to stay as dependents on your UK Graduate Visa.

Applying from a country other than the UK:

• Six months before the course starts.
• Usually, it takes 3 weeks to receive an outcome on your visa.

Length of your stay:

• The duration of the program and the type of study you have already done in the UK will determine the length of time you can stay.
• You can often reside in the United Kingdom for up to five years if you are 18 or older and enrolled in a degree-level course. You can normally reside in the United Kingdom for a maximum of two years if it's below the degree level.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER 02 YEARS OF POST STUDY WORK VISA?

Graduates may stay and look for work in the UK for up to two years (or three years in the event of a doctoral degree) with the post-study work visa (Graduate Pathway Visa) or post- study work permit.

Those who wish to remain in the UK for an extended period of time after their PSW in the UK visa expires must submit an application for a skilled work visa, general work visa (Tier 2 visa), or any other pertinent visa. Yet to qualify for a Tier 2 visa, which is the general work visa, the applicant must make at least £25,600 annually, or £10.10 per hour (whichever is higher). This may be greater or lower for various positions. You must have a legitimate employment offer in order to apply for a Tier 2 visa.

FEES:

• A student visa application made outside the UK costs £490.
• From within the UK, a student visa extension or change costs £490.

WHAT AT YOU CAN AND CANNOT DO WITH A UK POST STUDY WORK VISA?

With a Graduate Visa, you can:

• Work in most of the jobs
• Search for work
• Be Self - Employed
• Continue staying in the UK with your children and partner if they are eligible.
• Do some voluntary work.
• Travel abroad and return to the UK.

Financial requirements: 

When applying for a visa, dependents must have enough money to cover their living expenses in the UK. The duration of the visa, up to a maximum of nine months, costs £680 a month. If the visa is approved for a time period of 9 months or longer (9 x £680), that amounts to a total of £6,120 per dependent.

The funds must be retained in the name of the student or the name of the spouse/partner, and a bank statement or bank letter may be needed to prove compliance with this requirement. If the holder of a UK student visa has an official sponsor who pays for the living expenses of any dependents, the sponsor's letter confirming this may be presented to satisfy the financial requirements.

AFTER YOU GRADUATE:

• International graduates with student visas in good standing are allowed to stay in the UK if they have a job offer with a salary of at least GBP 20,800 per year.
• To remain in the UK after completing their studies, students must switch to a Tier 2 General Visa, which can last up to five years.
• Students may be able to qualify for permanent residency by using the job experience they accrue while employed, provided that they earn at least GBP 35,000 annually.

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