FAQ

Home to some of the world’s top-ranking universities, the UK Higher Education System is reputed for its excellent quality of education, unique educational framework, and interactive teaching methodology. Every year, thousands of students apply to study abroad in the UK. You can do the same and study abroad in the United Kingdom. Student Connect is here as your higher education consultants in the UK!

UK universities are consistently securing top positions in reputed world university rankings such as the QS World Rankings, Times Higher Education Ranking, and Academic Ranking of World Universities. For international students who dream of pursuing their higher education in the UK, the possibilities offered by globally recognized degrees awarded by prestigious UK universities is endless.

Foundation – up to 12 months

Pre Masters – 3 to 6 months

Undergraduate – 3 years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 4 years in Scotland Post Graduate – 1 year across the UK, at times certain courses which requires professional practice such as Architecture, Health courses or courses with placement/ internship makes the course duration up to 27 months.

PhD – 4 years or more depending on the duration of the research topic.

Studying in the UK can be expensive but with proper financial planning, it could be more affordable than other countries such as Canada, US, Australia and NZ. UK course duration is shorter than these countries and UK has a long tradition of providing prospective international students with merit based and country-based scholarships which will reduce your tuition fee.

For example, you can complete a master’s degree within £14,000 which is not expensive when compared to Canada, USA and or Australia. You also get to recover these during your 2-year graduate route work visa.

Living as an international student in the United Kingdom is expensive compared to some other countries. However, the return on investment in spending all that money on your vital growth and education is definitely higher than your investment.

Like any country, how expensive is to live in the UK depends on your lifestyle choices, where you live and how you choose to spend your money. For example, living in London requires lot more money than living in West Midlands or Liverpool.

Simple answer YES!

UK education will open doors for you to further your career anywhere in the world. We are pioneers in education and it's recognized by all kinds of employers including Fortune 500 companies. UK is home to some of the world’s best universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, London School of Economics and so forth. The large number of international students in the UK is testament to the fact that UK degrees have been popular across the globe. Students from other developed countries such as USA, Australia and Canada come to the UK to study for its fierce reputation and being in the heart of Europe.

Yes, more than 20 UK universities are in the world Top 100 Universities. More detailed information on this can be found at: https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2022

The answer is more complex than a yes or no. Rankings do matter as different organizations rank universities in different order. For example, Guardian League Table, Complete University guide, QS world rankings, Student Crowd and so forth. It can be confusing and information overload.

What we would advise student to do is speak with an expert counsellor of our team who will be able to address all your concerns around rankings, explain you the subject reputation, the university and its facilities, our experience of dealing with university partners and their facilities.

UK is better in terms of course duration and student experience aspect. The UK universities have excellent student support services including departments such as Wellbeing, Students Union, Careers office, Placement Office, International Office. While other countries definitely have these as well, but in the UK the support services go a step beyond in supporting you to complete your studies.

Also due to course duration being short, your expenses are also less, living cost in the UK can be lower than other countries if you plan your spending.

UK offers graduate route visa upon finishing your degree. The graduate route visa enables international students to work in the UK in any field for at least two years and afterwards you have the choice of either setting up your own business or finding sponsored work visa. Upon living in the UK for a certain period of time, you can choose to make UK your home providing you meet the requirements legally.

UK is also closer to most south Asian, Middle Eastern/ North African and SS African Countries making it easier for you to travel home quicker if required.

UK admission process and visa process is fairly straight forward process in comparison to other countries. Most international students get a visa decision within three weeks which may not be the case with other countries.

When applying to UK universities, you can rely on other means of English Testing apart from IELTS for most courses which are cheaper than IELTS.

UK student community enjoys many discounts just being a student, from stores to transportation to restaurants, full time students gets various kinds of discounts to support themselves.

As you well be aware, the UK is currently under national lockdown. Thus most universities are closed except or those in essential roles. Most university staff are currently working from home and are operating on reduced capacity than usual. The Universities are doing the best they can give the unprecedented times we are in. Hence, there are extended delays in processing applications. Student Connect has a good network of communications with these Universities and we are working with the University to progress your application as fast we can. Rest assured Student Connect will do everything in our ability to get updates from Universities. 

All universities are currently operating classes online hence, there is not an urgency to be in the UK at this stage since no physical classes are taking place. Therefore we kindly urge you to not worry excessively. In due course we will bring updates to you when we have received them from university

Yes, you can register online and attend classes while you are waiting to either apply for a visa or waiting to receive your CAS following your unconditional offer and have paid the fees. 

Your university would send you an email with all details about online registration and how to attend classes. Please check your email including the spam folder in your email to see if your university has contacted you. You will need access to a computer and internet to take part in classes and access e-library and other resources which will assist you with the course. If you need help with online registration or have issues with it, please let us know. Some universities would expect you to pay the full registration fee to access classes such as 50% of the fee depending on the University.

When you receive your visa, follow these steps:

• Inform Student Connect
• Prepare for COVID restricted travelling which is discussed later on with the upcoming questions.
• Think about how you are going to travel
  to the UK, when you get to the UK how to travel to your place of accommodation or hotel.
• Register for your online classes and attend them until you arrive in the UK.
• What to do and what not to do.

There are regulations when and if you think to travel to the UK. Please note the UK is currently under lockdown therefore the majority of the country will be closed for non essential services until further notice from the government if you do decide to come to the UK. 

Some of the things you must consider before booking your flight is the following:

Self-isolation: More information here 

• You Will so need to self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 10 days after you arrive. You cannot go outside your house unless it is absolutely necessary.
• You may be fined up to £10,000 if you do not self-isolate when you need to.
• You may be able to end self-isolation early if you pay for a private coronavirus test.

Accomodation: 
Firstly ensure you have arranged suitable accommodation in the UK. This is very important since you must self-isolate when you arrive in the UK. You need to provide this address in your passenger locator form as well.

You must go through Immigration where the Immigration officer will ask you for your COVID test confirmation, your TB test report if needed and your passenger locator form. You must be prepared to provide this. Post this go straight to your accommodation when you have cleared immigration, customs, and other formalities.

When you arrive in England, it is very important that you stay in your declared accommodation on your passenger locator form for the full self-isolation period (see examples above). It can take up to 10 days for you to develop coronavirus symptoms after you catch the virus and in this time you can unknowingly pass it on to others, even if you don’t have symptoms. You cannot change your address unless it is a safety issue and you can no longer remain there. 

The only Exceptional circumstances to this is In England, you may also be allowed to leave your accommodation in exceptional circumstances. This includes such things as:

• Accessing basic necessities like food and medicines where you cannot arrange for these to be delivered or get your family or friends to deliver these for you.
• accessing critical public services including social services and services provided to victims (such as victims of crime)
• moving to a different place for self-isolation where you can no longer remain where you are.

When you arrive in England, go straight to the place you’re staying to self-isolate. Only use public transport if you have no other option. If you do use public transport, wear something that covers your nose and mouth and stay 2 meters apart from other people unless you’re exempt. Pack a face covering to cover your nose and mouth before you travel. If you have coronavirus symptoms, it is important that you do not travel by public transport. 

If you have a long journey within the UK to arrive at your self-isolation accommodation, you may be able to stop overnight in accommodation in which you can isolate yourself from others before continuing your journey. Before doing so, you should check that the overnight stay is necessary and permitted under the national lockdown ‘Stay at Home’ rules. If so, you must self-isolate and provide the address of your overnight stop on your passenger locator form in addition to your declared accommodation address.

If you develop coronavirus symptoms when you’re travelling to England, you should tell one of the crew on your plane, boat, train or bus. They’ll let staff in the airport, port or station know, so they can tell you what you should do next when you arrive.

If you develop symptoms before your 10- day self-isolation period ends, you should self-isolate for 10 more days from the point you developed symptoms, even though this is longer than your initial 10-day self-isolation period. If your symptoms have stopped after these 10 extra days, your self-isolation period ends. Your household will need to self-isolate for 10 days from the day you develop symptoms. 

If they have no symptoms after 10 days, their self-isolation period ends. Anyone who has symptoms can get a test. If you test positive, additional self-isolation requirements apply

You should look for any of the following symptoms in the 10 days after the day you arrive in England:

• new continuous cough 
• high temperature 
• loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

If you have any of these symptoms, you should continue to self-isolate at home. If you are staying with others and you develop symptoms, the whole household that you are staying with should begin self-isolating. You should self-isolate for at least 10 days from the date of symptom onset and until you are better and no longer have a high temperature. Symptoms of a cough or changes to your sense of smell or taste can last for several weeks after the infection has gone and so you can stop self-isolating even if you have these symptoms.

The household you are staying with should self-isolate for 10 days from the point that your symptoms start. You should get a test if you have symptoms of coronavirus. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 119 to arrange for a test.

Our detailed service provision can be found on our website home page. Below is a quick guide to what we provide you:

Our Core Services to student clients −

• Consultation, advice, and guidance about studying in the UK.
• Act as a link between the university and students to represent all party interests
• Guidance to help students make a firm choice of university and course.
• Submit and process all admission applications on behalf of the students.
• Assessment of all supporting documents for admission and Student visa.
• Guidance on soft skills and career advice.
• Guidance and preparation for UKVI interview maximizing chances of grant of visa. − Assisting to choose the right course for you.
• Consultation on further education and career aspirations.
• IELTS preparation
• Guidance on graduate route visa application.  

Our Premium Services to student clients' Premium services include all of core services plus a dedicated Client Care Manager who will be responsible for their smooth admission process, accompanying students to visa application centre for support, airport pick up, 24/7 crisis support, access to UK legal support, assist in finding part time employment, placements, applying for dependant visa and a personal Client Care Manager assisting them with enrol and settle in the UK in the first 5 days. Become their legal guardian in the UK if they are a minor.

All our services are ABSOLUTELY FREE! Anything related to you as a student solely and our core service to you is all free. We do not charge any fees for any service. However, there are certain special services you may require which are nonstandard which we will discuss with you beforehand, so you make the decision whether to pay.

While there may be several agencies you could seek support, our differentiating factors are below:

• Majority of our colleagues have been former UK international students, we have the lived experience of studying in the UK and may have had similar aspirations as you may do now. We are best placed to understand your wants, needs and aspirations and do the best we can to support you achieve your dreams and goals.
• We are a British company registered in the United Kingdom and our headquarters is in London. You can find us on the UK Government website confirming our legitimate business.
• Having a head office in London means, our colleagues in London are ready to support you with any issues you may encounter when you arrive in the UK. We are only a phone call away. This gives much needed reassurance to parents who may be anxious when sending students abroad. Rest assured we are here should you need us especially in the first few weeks.  
• Some of our colleagues have worked in UK universities giving us first-hand experience of supporting you through admission process and all our colleagues are well trained and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Our promise to you is that we will provide a service that is transparent, honest so that we all can prosper together. We fully understand that education is immensely powerful to transform your lives and we will take it seriously.
• You are more than just a number for us, we get to know you on an individual basis, and we will always look to respond to you within 48 hours no matter how busy we are.
• We go beyond just helping you with your admission, we take real interest in your careers, we will support you to find part time jobs, placements, internships and even with post graduate route visa options you have. 

Our head office is in London, United Kingdom.

We also have physical offices in Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Ghana, and those of you who don’t live in these countries, not to worry, from our London head office, we support students from all over the world. All our services will be exactly the same except the only difference is that we do not have a physical office yet in your countries. We are ambitious and we will soon open more branches so we can support as many people as we could within our resources.

YES! Throughout the last 12 years, we have supported number of students from various nationalities to access UK higher education from USA to Australia to Malaysia, we have supported students. So do get in touch with us, don’t let not having a physical office in your country put you off, all our services will be exactly same, and you will have access to quality service over video calls, phone calls, WhatsApp, emails and so forth.

Currently we are UK higher education specialists, in 2024, we will be providing services to Canada, USA,

 and Australia as well.

Majority of universities have two main intakes which is September and January of every year. In addition to these two main intakes, we now have intakes in February, March, April, May, June and July in some selected universities.

These midterm intakes run only selected courses, please check with a member of staff for more details.

Some examples are below:

• Coventry University has number of intakes in its number of campuses for example, March and May.
• Greenwich in April.
• QA Ulster and Northumbria in May.

All intakes provide you with the same experience, therefore, whichever intake you choose, you will have the same modules and study experience. However, September intake is the UK’s biggest intake.

Not at all, these intakes are designed so that students have the choice to choose an intake which most suit their circumstances. Not all students are able to attend the two main intakes of September or January. Apply with confidence.

Yes, you do. However, there are other English language qualification tests accepted by UK universities such as PTE. Contact our expert counsellors to see which English test suits you the best.

PTE, ELLT, TOEFL, Password English, Individual University Tests and some more depending on the university.

Yes, some of the universities accept medium of instruction (MOI) as English language qualification. For specific university information, please contact one of our expert counsellors.

Yes, you can. Many UK universities have flexible gap restrictions. However, we would suggest to speak to our expert counsellors to see which university suits you the most considering your study gap.

The simple answer is, No!

However, you may be asked to pursue a foundation or pre-master’s course before enrolling for a bachelor or master’s course.

At the moment we are providing IELTS and English test preparation classes only in Bangladesh. But soon we will operate classes in all our global branches.

The simple answer is, YES!

However, you may be asked to pursue a foundation or pre-master’s course before enrolling for a bachelor or master’s course.

In such a case, you will still be able to apply. However, you may be asked to pursue a foundation or pre-master’s course before enrolling for a bachelor or master’s course.

The minimum age to apply for UK universities is 17. However, some courses such as medicine degrees require applicant to be at least 18 on the date of their first placement, which is generally the first half of term 1.

International students who applied for a postgrad course, can apply for visa for their family. Family includes spouse and minor children.

The answer is, yes. However, you may have to justify why you would like to return to study.

You can apply to as many as universities you want to.

A conditional offer is an offer issued by the university with some conditions that should be fulfilled by student within a certain time to apply for an unconditional offer. An unconditional offer is an offer issued by the university without any conditions, which allows student to proceed further with their application.

A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a special code that verifies your acceptance to a programme of study in the United Kingdom. It is a digital file produced by the Home Office system and is necessary for submitting a successful Student visa application.

Yes of course. Our team of expert counsellors will guide you in each stage of your application process.

It depends on the particular university you have applied for. Generally, for most universities we get an offer within 2 weeks. However, there are few universities who may take longer or even less time to issue offers. Our expert counsellors can give you more specific information based on your university choices.

Generally, it takes 10 working days. However, depending on the university, it might take longer.

There are few factors which delays issuing an offer. First of all, due to receiving large number of applications universities may take longer to issue offer. Secondly, if students do not provide all necessary documents while submitting applications, it may cause delay getting an offer.

The answer is yes. There are many universities in UK who offer top-up courses where you can transfer credit.

A dissertation and a number of challenging modules are usually required for a master's degree programme. The UK assigns 180 credits to master's degrees.

Whereas pre-masters is to prepare students for a taught master's degree. Overseas students who need to develop their English, research, academic writing or study skills can enrol in a Pre-Masters programme. Pre-Masters programmes in the UK are meant to completely prepare students for postgraduate study.

In comparison to the English system, several international school systems base their high school and university systems on a one-year reduction in high school and a year increase in university. A foundation programme is a bridge course created to give students the necessary academic underpinning for a UK degree.

If candidates need to increase their English skills, the foundation syllabus may also include supplementary English language instruction.

Students who wish to study in the UK must submit a CAS (Confirmation for Acceptance of Studies) application. The Pre-CAS Interview is the interview someone must attend in order to be eligible for CAS. Below are some frequently asked questions that students are asked in a pre-CAS interview:

• Why do you choose to study in the UK?
• Why did you choose this university? 
• Why did you choose this course?  
• How do your studies fit into your career plans?
• Do you intend to work in the UK?  
• What is your current occupation?
• How will you finance your studies?       

Your interview will be used by UKVI to determine whether you are an actual student. You only need to be certain, sincere, and truthful throughout the interview; there is no need to worry. However, having as much preparation as you can helps. A number of questions will be posed to you throughout the interview. Some of them are as follows:

• Why do you choose to study in the UK?
• Why did you choose this university? 
• Why did you choose this course?  
• Do you intend to work in the UK? 
• What is your current occupation?
• How will you finance your studies?
• If the costs of pursuing your course of study are higher in the UK than in your home country, why have you chosen to pay the extra expenses related to studying there?
• You have had a long break in your studies, why are you returning to study now?
• Did you consider enrolling in a different course or considering attending a different university, either in the UK or abroad?
• Where is your university located in the UK?
• Have you booked your accommodation in the UK?
• How far is your accommodation from your university? How will you reach university?
• Have you ever applied for a visa to visit any other country?
• What are your future career plan? How do your studies fit into your career plans?
• Do you plan to stay in the UK upon finishing your course?

The answer is no. Depending on your profile, the university may waive pre-CAS interview. Moreover, there are some universities who do not require a pre-CAS interview for applicants.

It varies from universities. In general, most of the UK universities do not allow students to sit for a second pre-CAS interview. For specific university information, please contact one of our expert counsellors.

Yes of course. Our team of expert counsellors will guide you in each stage of your application process.

The answer is no. Depending on your profile, UKVI may exempt you from facing an interview. But to be on the safe side, we always encourage our students to be prepared for an interview.

For UG the average tuition fee starts from £11,000 to £14,500.

For PG the average tuition fee starts from £11,000 to £16,000.

Yes, many UK universities allow students to pay their tuition fee in instalments. For university specific information.

It depends on the particular university you are applying for. In general, most of the universities require students to pay the yearly tuition fee by first 6 months of their course.

As an international student, you will be eligible to work 20 hours part time per week. Considering that, it is difficult to pay your tuition fees doing part time job. However, during holidays, international students may be eligible for full time work which enables them to support their tuition fee to some extent.

You can pay tuition fee deposit from anywhere in the world.

The simple answer is yes. Depending on your academic merit, UK universities provide scholarships to international students.

• For UG courses, up to £9,000 scholarships are available.
• For PG courses, up to £5,000 scholarships are available.

For specific university information, please contact one of our expert counsellors.

Most of the UK universities provide partial scholarships. However, there are few universities who provide full scholarships which are extremely competitive to secure.  

Apart from scholarships from universities, UK government and other bodies have some global scholarship programmes for international students.

For example:

• Chevening scholarship: Chevening
• Commonwealth scholarship: Commonwealth Scholarships | Study UK (britishcouncil.org)
• Scotland Saltire Scholarship: Scholarships | Scotland.org
• Royal Society Grants: Research Grants | Royal Society
• Fulbright Awards: Homepage | Fulbright

The answer is wide. There are many scholarships available in the UK. Most of the UK universities provide partial scholarships to international students. Along with that, universities have many different categorized scholarships available as well.

 Apart from scholarships from universities, UK government and other bodies have some global scholarship programmes for international students.

For example:

• Chevening scholarship: Chevening
• Commonwealth scholarship: Commonwealth Scholarships | Study UK (britishcouncil.org)
• Scotland Saltire Scholarship: Scholarships | Scotland.org
• Royal Society Grants: Research Grants | Royal Society
• Fulbright Awards: Homepage | Fulbright

It depends on the scholarship and university you’re applying for. Some of the universities provide scholarships automatically whereas some require students to apply separately. At Student Connect, our team of experts will guide you in each stage of your application process.

Only postgrad students can bring their dependents with them.

£490 for each person if applying from UK. For country specific information, please visit Visa fees - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Dependants over the age of 16 years are eligible to work full time in the UK.

If your children are here as your dependents and are between the ages of 5 and 16, they are eligible to attend public primary and secondary schools in the UK. This won't cost you anything.

The simple answer is no! You can only bring dependants below the age of 16.

As an international student, it is important to prove that you are financially solvent to fund your studies and living expenses in the UK. Therefore, you need to show the yearly tuition fee and living expense for at least 9 months available in your bank account for at least 28 days.

As per UKVI, the average living cost in London is £1,334 per month and the average living cost outside London is £1,023. 

We encourage students to show the amount in their own bank account. However, students can show the money in their parents’ bank account as well.

At least 28 days prior to CAS application. Applicant has to pay at least half of the yearly tuition fee in order to apply for CAS. Once, CAS and visa are granted, applicant can withdraw the remaining amount

International students can show savings and fixed deposits. Depending on the country you’re applying from, you might also be able to show student loan as financial evidence.

In order to apply for tier 4 UK student visa, the following documents are required by UKVI:

• Passport.
• CAS letter.
• Academic and English language qualification documents (Which are mentioned in CAS letter)
• TB test report.
• Financial documents such as bank statement and solvency letter.    

Yes! Our team of expert consultants will provide support in each stage of your visa application.

£363 to apply for a Student visa from outside the UK. £490 to extend or switch to a Student visa from inside the UK.

Most applicants for UK visas will need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) in addition to their application expenses. You must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge cost if you are outside of the UK and applying for limited leave to remain in the UK for a period of time longer than six months, excluding a select few circumstances. If you are applying for a visa from within the UK, you must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge regardless of how long your leave will last, unless you are requesting an indefinite leave.

We encourage students to do TB test once they are issued a conditional offer from the university. TB test is valid for 6 months. Therefore, while booking an appointment for TB test, student should keep in mind that the TB test must be valid until they reach UK.

Those who are diagnosed with infectious TB will be referred for treatment for at least 6 months, and they won't typically be able to apply for a visa until they've completed their treatment and received a certificate proving they are TB-free.

You will not get any refund upon visa application refusal. However HIS fee will be refunded in full if your visa application is refused. Automatic payment of the refund is made to the card or account used to make the purchase.

Most of the universities will process full or partial refund of the deposit if your visa is refused. Please contact our expert counsellors for university specific information.  

After a refusal, there is no set period of time within which to reapply for a student visa to the UK. However, it's usually a good idea to hold off on reapplying until you have addressed the reasons for the rejection and can present a stronger application.

The simple answer is, yes!

Our team of experts will carefully assess your previous visa refusals to figure out the reasons and suggest you the best possible ways to avoid any refusals in future.

The answer is yes! We will assist you with all the necessary information that you need to know before arriving to UK. Generally, you will have a pre-departure guideline session with our experts once your visa is granted.

The answer is yes! We will help you with flight bookings. For details, please contact one of our global branches.

No we don’t. But if students need any assistance finding accommodation, enrolment assistance etc. then students are more than welcome to visit our London office.

At Student Connect, we help our students to find accommodation, provide adequate guidance for enrolment, BRP collection, securing part time jobs etc. upon their arrival in the UK.

Yes! We always encourage our student clients to visit our London office once they are in the UK. Student Connect not only believes in generating profits but also building a life-long relation with our respective clients. Students are more than welcome to visit our London office for any further assistance in their UK journey.

Yes, definitely you can!

We will be more than happy to help you. So please don’t hesitate to call us if you require any assistance.

Yes, we do. However, we are not partners with any property agencies. Therefore, we can only assist with the necessary information and contacts from where you can find suitable accommodation for yourself.

The simple answer is, yes!

Most of the UK universities have student accommodation service. However, students must apply for university accommodation in advance.

Yes, you can live in private accommodation.

Many UK universities provide necessary information regarding private accommodation in their website. However, students have to find accommodation for themselves.

Living expense in UK is quite expensive. However, international students are eligible to work 20 hours part time per week which enables them to support their living costs.

The answer is more complex than just yes or no. It solely depends on individuals. Sharing a house is cost-saving and if individuals are comfortable, there is nothing wrong with it. In fact, most of the international students live in shared houses.

Yes. Our expert counsellors will guide you to know everything about enrolment procedure.

Some UK universities allow late enrolments. However, for university specific information, please contact our expert counsellors.

Most UK universities are now taking face to face classes. However, there might be one or two classes online per week, depending on the university. For university specific information, please contact our expert counsellors.

In most of the universities, you do not need to pay the remainder before enrolment. However, there are universities who may require students to pay the remainder before they enrol. For university specific information, please contact our expert counsellors. 

Failure to pay the remainder fees for enrolment can cause course withdrawal. In such a case, university will revoke the CAS and student will have to go back to their home country. Therefore, it is important to pay the remainder on time.

The answer is YES.

Generally, students are not permitted to leave UK during their term time except few emergency circumstances. If students wish to travel to their home country during vacation, they must notify the university and take approval.

The simple answer is YES.

As a tier 4 international student, your first and foremost priority is your studies which includes regular attendance at classes. In case if student is unable to attend a class because of emergency such as sickness or any other issues, students must inform university, preferably in advance if possible.

The Extenuating events approach is generally meant to support you if you encounter exceptional, unforeseen, short-term events that interfere with your capacity to study or take exams. The processes are to only be used in situations where there is an actual, serious, and verifiable harmful impact.

If your case falls under extenuating circumstances as per university policy, you should contact your university for further support. University will carefully assess your situation and provide support in accordingly. For example, if you have a severe road accident 1 week before your assignment submission deadline, university may extend your submission deadline to support you.

The simple answer is, YES!

As a tier 4 international student in the UK, you are eligible to work 20 hours part time per week during term times.

As a tier 4 international student, you are only permitted to work part-time and cannot be hired on a permanent basis. You cannot be self-employed, start a business, play professional sports, or work in the entertainment industry. Apart from these, you can do any job on part time basis.

The answer is, no!

As a tier 4 international student, you cannot be self-employed of set up business.

As a tier 4 international student, you are eligible to work 20 hours part time per week during term time. During vacations, you are eligible to work full time.

You can only work more than 20 hours per week if you are on vacation or public holidays.

As a tier 4 international student you are eligible to work 20 hours part time per week during term time. Considering that, it is difficult to save money to pay the tuition fee. However, during vacations international students are eligible to work full time which may enable students to partially contribute to their tuition fees.

Your personal National Insurance Number (NINO) will assist your employer in paying your National Insurance contributions. This number is exclusive to the user. You don’t have to have a national insurance number to start a job but you must apply for National Insurance before you apply for a job. Once you apply, you will receive a reference number, with that you can apply for jobs.

UK universities provide tremendous support services to international students. You do not have to pay any additional amount for these services as they are already included with your tuition fee. Some examples of such supports are:

– Accommodation support service.

– Excellent IT and library support.

– the top campus amenities

– Transportation resources

– Fantastic counselling system

– Scholarship resources 

– Facilities for language improvement.

– Modern technology support

– Facilities for part-time work

– Free medical care.

– Facilities for extracurricular activities.

Yes, students do not need to pay any additional amount for these services.

Yes! Once you’re enrolled, you’ll get an university email.

Most of the UK universities have 24 hours library service. For university specific information, please contact our expert counsellors.

The act of copying or paraphrasing someone else's ideas or works into your own without giving proper credit is known as plagiarism. This definition applies to all works, both published and unpublished, whether they are in manuscript, print, or electronic form. Another type of plagiarism called "collusion" refers to the unlawful collaboration of students or other people on a piece of work.

Yes. University will guide you with necessary information and techniques to write a good piece of coursework. You will also get support on research methods. However, the piece of coursework must be your own work.

You must inform your module leader immediately. If you can provide valid reasons which fall under extenuating circumstances, you may be able to get an extension. If not, you will have to do a resit submission.

You should contact your module leader for further academic support and follow the guidelines from your lecturers. If you still struggle then contact your student support centres to join academic writing workshops.

Yes, for most of the universities you need to apply for placement year specifically before they issue an offer.

Yes, we can guide our students to find a placement job.

A professional placement gives you the chance to test out a position or industry and determine whether it's suited for you. You will get a taste of what a regular day is like and learn about your options for advancing your career. Setting your professional aspirations requires you to do a work placement. With the assistance of seasoned specialists, you can plan the actions necessary to achieve your career goals and design your career objectives. You will be exposed to other parts of the company during your placement as well. This will help you discover your preferences and open your eyes to various job paths.

The simple answer is NO. However, university will guide you to create a good CV, arrange career fairs where you can meet with employers and create a network, provide necessary information support that you need to know to look for a suitable placement. On top of that, universities arrange workshops to enable students with the skills to prepare good cv and cover letter for jobs.

Almost all the UK universities arrange several career fairs each year which enables students to meet prospective employers and build a network. Many international students secure placements from career fairs.

Lastly, university will regularly send you emails about on going vacancies where you can apply to secure a placement. 

University will provide you all necessary information that you need to know to secure a placement. On top of that, universities arrange workshops to enable students with the skills to prepare good cv and cover letter for jobs.

Almost all the UK universities arrange several career fairs each year which enables students to meet prospective employers and build a network. Many international students secure placements from career fairs.

Lastly, university will regularly send you emails about on going vacancies where you can apply to secure a placement. 

The answer is no. If you wish to apply for a course with placement after you’re enrolled, you will have to apply for a new CAS.

Yes, most of the international students get paid during placements. However, if you agree to do an unpaid placement, there is no restriction.

The simple answer is YES!

Even if you’re getting paid, your placement is still considered as part of your studies. Therefore, you are eligible to work additional 20 hours part time per week.

Yes!

This is why you have Immigration Health Surcharge fee which enables you to access to free medical services during the time of your stay in the UK. 

You have to pay for prescription medicines. Free NHS medications are available to certain categories. To find out if you qualify for free NHS medications or other assistance with healthcare bills, use NHS eligibility checker. The current NHS prescription fee is £9.65 per prescribed item.

There are several exceptions, but as a student, it's likely that you'll have to pay for healthcare services like dental treatment, eye treatment, and medications. A HC2 certificate or the DSA are additional forms of support that are available. If you're unsure, you may always speak to your GP or your university may be able to offer advise.

No. You don’t have to pay if you visit accident and emergency services.

Yes. You have to register with a GP when you arrive in the UK.

Yes. If you’re sick and if you believe that your health issues may cause any disturbance in your academic activities then you must inform your university.

Prior to the expiration of your student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa, you must apply. Once your educational university has notified the Home Office that you successfully completed the course you studied while on a Tier 4 (General) student visa, you can submit an application.

The answer is NO. You need to successfully finish your degree to be able to apply for graduate route visa.

While you are on your graduate route visa, you can switch to a skilled worker visa if you find an employer who is offering to sponsor you. An skilled worker visa will enable you to stay in the UK as a skilled migrant for 3-5 years.

Apart from that, if you have a suitable innovative business plan and wish to set up business, you can also apply for a start-up or innovator visa.

Yes you can set up your own business in the UK after studies. You can either apply for start-up visa or you can apply for innovator visa.

Yes we will guide you with necessary visa information.

At Student Connect, we sincerely wish to establish a life-long relation with our respective clients. Therefore, our services are not limited to admission and student visa support, instead, we are here to guide you towards your further journey in life.

– Upon finishing your degree, if you wish to study further, we will provide consultation support in each stage of your application process.

– Our team of visa experts will guide you with graduate route visa application.

– Our team of experts will guide you on CV preparation to secure a placement or graduate employment.

– From 2024, we will be processing US, Canada and Australian student visa applications and admissions. Therefore, students who wish to move to these countries from UK can get consultation support from our team of experts. 

As an international student you are expected to know all the basic laws and rules before arriving in the UK. For example, you must know traffic rules if you wish to drive a vehicle in the UK.

The simple answer is YES. The United Kingdom is strictly ruled by law and any infringement of laws may cause consequences. The strict implementation of  law made this country a safe place to live in.

Academic requirements:

here are some general academic requirements that are commonly requested:

• Ghanaian Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
• West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with satisfactory grades.
• Degree Certificate from Universities.
• Diploma Certificate.
• Higher National Diploma (HND).

English Language requirements

most commonly accepted tests for English language requirements are:

• IELTS: widely accepted by UK universities, the required score varies depending on the university and program, but a common minimum requirement is an overall band score of 6.0 to 7.0.
• TOEFL: The minimum required score can vary, but it is generally around 80 to 100 on the internet-based test (iBT). 
• Internal Test: some UK universities conduct their own Internal Test to fulfil  the English Language requirements.
• Other English Language Tests: Some universities may accept other English language tests, such as the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or the Cambridge English exams (e.g., Cambridge English: Advanced or Proficiency).

For further information, please go to this link: https://studentconnect.org/courses

• GREAT Scholarships are offered to students from 14 select countries, allowing them to study a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate programmes. The scholarship is offered through a partnership between the British government and participating universities. The fourteen countries eligible for GREAT Scholarships are China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt, Turkey, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Mexico.
• Chevening Scholarship is a prestigious UK government scholarship program that provides fully-funded scholarships to outstanding individuals with leadership potential. Ghanaian students can apply for Chevening Scholarships to pursue a one-year master's degree program in the UK.
• Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, under the Ministry of Education, provides scholarships for Ghanaians to pursue higher education both domestically and internationally. They occasionally offer scholarships for students to study in the UK.
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships offers scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries, including Ghana, to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK. These scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, and other costs. These scholarships are offered to those who will study in areas such as developing technology and health systems, strengthening crisis response and promoting global peace, prosperity and security.

Many UK universities offer scholarships and financial aid to international students, including Ghanaian students. These scholarships may be merit-based, need-based, or targeted towards specific fields of study. It's advisable to visit the websites of individual universities to explore the scholarship opportunities they offer.

For more information on University specific scholarships, visit think link: https://studentconnect.org/applying-to-university/scholarships

Academic requirements:

here are some general academic requirements that are commonly requested:

Undergraduate

• Students who hold WAEC/NECO-SSCE Grade A to Cs in five subjects including Maths (English minimum C).
• Students who hold a Diploma from a Federal University with a minimum of lower credit.
• Students who hold an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with a minimum of lower credit

Top-up Programmes

•  Students who hold a Higher National Diploma (HND) from a well-recognized Polytechnic in Nigeria with a minimum of lower credit.

 Postgraduate

• Students who hold a bachelor's degree at 2:2 and above.
• Students are required to have WAEC/ NECO English minimum C.

English Language requirements

most commonly accepted tests for English language requirements are:

• IELTS: widely accepted by UK universities, the required score varies depending on the university and program, but a common minimum requirement is an overall band score of 6.0 to 7.0.
• TOEFL: The minimum required score can vary, but it is generally around 80 to 100 on the internet-based test (iBT). 
• Internal Test: some UK universities conduct their own Internal Test to fulfil  the English Language requirements.
• Other English Language Tests: Some universities may accept other English language tests, such as the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or the Cambridge English exams (e.g., Cambridge English: Advanced or Proficiency).

For further information, please go to this link: https://studentconnect.org/courses

• GREAT Scholarships are offered to students from 14 select countries, allowing them to study a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate programmes. The scholarship is offered through a partnership between the British government and participating universities. The fourteen countries eligible for GREAT Scholarships are China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt, Turkey, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Mexico.
• Chevening Scholarship is a prestigious UK government scholarship program that provides fully-funded scholarships to outstanding individuals with leadership potential. Nigerian students can apply for Chevening Scholarships to pursue a one-year master's degree program in the UK.
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships offers scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria, to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK. These scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, and other costs. These scholarships are offered to those who will study in areas such as developing technology and health systems, strengthening crisis response and promoting global peace, prosperity and security.

Many UK universities offer scholarships and financial aid to international students, including Nigerian students. These scholarships may be merit-based, need-based, or targeted towards specific fields of study. It's advisable to visit the websites of individual universities to explore the scholarship opportunities they offer.

For more information on University specific scholarships, visit think link: https://studentconnect.org/applying-to-university/scholarships

Academic Requirements:

•  You should have completed 12 years of education (equivalent to GCSEs and A-levels in the UK) with a minimum score of 55% in your final exams.
• You should have a good academic record and meet the minimum grade requirements for the course you are applying for.
• Some universities may require specific subjects at the high school level for certain courses.

English Language requirements

most commonly accepted tests for English language requirements are:

• Minimum 65% in 12th board exam in English subject.
• IELTS: widely accepted by UK universities, the required score varies depending on the university and program, but a common minimum requirement is an overall band score of 6.0 to 7.0.
• TOEFL: The minimum required score can vary, but it is generally around 80 to 100 on the internet-based test (iBT). 
• Internal Test: some UK universities conduct their own Internal Test to fulfil  the English Language requirements.
• Other English Language Tests: Some universities may accept other English language tests, such as the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or the Cambridge English exams (e.g., Cambridge English: Advanced or Proficiency).

For further information, please go to this link: https://studentconnect.org/courses

• GREAT Scholarships are offered to students from 14 select countries, allowing them to study a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate programmes. The scholarship is offered through a partnership between the British government and participating universities. The fourteen countries eligible for GREAT Scholarships are China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt, Turkey, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Mexico.
• Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship: The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation offers scholarships to Indian students who wish to pursue postgraduate courses at top universities in the UK. The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel expenses, and living costs.
• Rhodes Scholarship: The Rhodes Scholarship is a highly prestigious scholarship program that provides financial support to outstanding students from around the world, including India. The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel expenses, and living costs. 

In addition to these scholarships, many UK universities also offer scholarships and bursaries to international students, including Indian students. These scholarships may be based on academic merit, financial need, or other criteria. It is best to check with the university you are interested in applying to for more information about their scholarship programs. A few of these include:

University of Staffordshire

• Smart Scholarship - Offering a confirmed scholarship of GBP 9000 to all students for UG Courses and GBP 3000 for all PG Courses.

University of Huddersfield –

• India Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is available to Indian students who are applying for undergraduate or postgraduate courses at the University of Huddersfield. The scholarship provides a discount of £4,000 on tuition fees for the first year of study.
• Postgraduate Taught Scholarships: The University of Huddersfield offers several scholarships for Indian students who wish to pursue postgraduate taught courses. The scholarships are worth up to £4,000 and are awarded based on academic merit.

For more information on University specific scholarships, visit think link: https://studentconnect.org/applying-to-university/scholarships

Many Government-funded, non-government scholarships and Institutional scholarships are available in Canada for prospective international students. Some of the most popular government-funded scholarships for international students are: 

• Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan 
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program
• National Research Council of Canada (NRCC)
• Partnership Grants by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
• Quebec Provincial Government Scholarship
• Ontario Trillium Scholarship, Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

and lot more

There are some essential documents you need to pursue further education in Canada. For example: 

• You need to submit the school-leaving certificate when you are willing to pursue a bachelor's course.
• The Bachelor's degree certificate when you are applying for the Master's course.
• You must also submit proof of language proficiency, like IELTS or TOEFL test scores. 
• You need a scanned copy of your passport.
• Statement of Purpose (SOP). 
• LOR (Letter of Recommendation). 
• Updated CV if Required.

As Canada's educational system is English-dependent, you must be proficient in this language. So, If you want to study in Canada, you must submit proof of English language skills. In this case, you need to attend IELTS and get a decent score to meet the requirements of your choice of institution. You can only move to Canada without IELTS when you are going there temporarily. The top-ranked universities and colleges in Canada prefer IELTS and sometimes TOEFL to assess the English language skills of prospective students. 

Canadian educational institutions offer multidisciplinary courses in all fields. Some popular courses include Hospitality Management, Master in Business Administration, Engineering, Information and Technology, Business Development, Pharmacy, Health sector, Lifesciences, Media and Journalism, etc. 

Immigrating to a foreign country for educational purposes is not a piece of cake. It requires extreme patience and hard work. The process for higher studies in Canada is roughly listed below:

• You need to select your desired College or University in Canada. 
• Determine the criteria demanded by that institution and prepare yourself accordingly. 
• After that, collect all the necessary documents required for the application process. 
• Along with this, harness your language skills.
• Complete the application process within the deadline and pay the required fees. 
• Apply for a study permit in Canada and get ready to emigrate there.