UK Educational System

Bachelors and Masters Pathways Offered by NIEC

Introduction

The United Kingdom is another quality destination for Undergraduate and graduate school aspirants. With perhaps the oldest education system in the world the home of the English Language is a favorite with students from all over the world. Universities like Cambridge and Oxford are like magnets that attract the cream of talent from all over the world.

Entry Dates

Colleges in the United Kingdom have two main entry dates:

• Spring- January and February
• Autumn- August and September

Students can apply for either of these, though the autumn entry date is more convenient for the undergraduate as it coincides with the board examination here in Nepal. Some schools in the UK may also have entry dates in April or October.

Admission Requirements

The main entry requirement for undergraduate courses is completion of the ‘A’ levels or the equivalent- Nepal’s Intermediate course in Commerce, Arts, Science or Humanities. Other than this a strong score in the IELTS is also necessary. In order to be convinced that you can afford the costs a college can ask you to provide financial documentation that proves that you are in a position to pay the fees and the living expenses.

Budgets

Schools in the United Kingdom are reasonably priced with tuition starting at 2000 pounds per year at most smaller colleges which run Diploma courses that lead up to a University degree. The better schools will charge up to 5000 pounds and more tuition per year for the above courses and conventional courses. Universities may charge much more.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges and Universities in the UK are diverse in nature. There are universities like Oxford and Cambridge to which only the best of the best can aspire and there are also several colleges with BAC (British Accreditation Council) certification that provide excellent courses at economic fees. The colleges NIEC deals with are all UCAS, BAC and Home Office approved.

Part-time Work

You ARE allowed to work while you are studying in the U.K. However, be under no illusions because the legal amount of time you are allowed to work per week is in no way enough to cover all your expenses in the U.K.

The legal limit for part time work for foreign students in the U.K. is 20 hours per week. However, during holidays, students are allowed to work 40 hours a week as long as it does not hamper their studies.

Visa Procedure

The procedure of obtaining a student visa for the United Kingdom is relatively easy and stress free. It had been outlined in the following steps:

1. Research colleges and decide which one(s) you would like to attend.
2. Send filled admission forms and all required documents to the college(s) of your choice before the deadline.
3. Receive your Acceptance letters from the college.
4. Pays the fees of college.
5. Receive visa letter from college.
6. Compile documentation and lodge it in visa application center.
7. Await the visa from the embassy.
8. In case of refusal, you may lodge again, send it for administrative review or simply withdraw.