Working in the UK

Students studying at UK institutions may take part-time or vacation work without needing to obtain permission from the local job centre. Similarly, they are able to do work placements which are part of a course or to undertake internship placements without the need to obtain permission from Work Permits (UK) .

The conditions covering the hours and type of work they may do are :

Studying and Working part-time

People who have secured a place to study on a full-time basis at some form of educational institution may enter the UK as a student. In practice, at least 15 hours a week must be spent in study and the student must be able to meet the cost of the course, maintenance and accommodation without working. However, those on student visas may work 20 hours/week during term time and 40 hours/week during holidays. Normally there are no restrictions on a spouse and children Working in the UK, if the student will be studying longer than one year.

Candidates wishing to enter the UK on a student visa should make it clear to any immigration and visa officers that they intend to return 'home' at the end of their studies.

Candidates from visa-national countries (those who need a visa even for entry to the UK as a visitor) must apply for a student visa at the British Embassy/Consulate/High commission in their home country. Other candidates have the option of presenting the relevant documents to the Immigration Officer on entry, or may apply from within the UK to switch from another category to that of Student.

Student visas are normally granted for an initial period of one year, usually determined by the length of the course to be studied.

Candidates who have not already chosen and been accepted in a course of study may apply for entry as a Prospective Student.

Medical and dental graduates seeking post-graduate training or further studies can normally gain entry to the UK on a student visa. Those training within the medical profession may also visit the UK to undertake exams as a visitor and having passed these exams can switch to a training visa in country.

VISA after completing your course

A new POINTS BASED SYSTEM has been introduced in the UK to manage the flow of individuals wishing to come to or remain in the United Kingdom to work, train or study.

The new POINTS BASED SYSTEM consists of five tiers.

Student Life in UK

Student in UK are provided with best accommodation and hostel facilities. All International students are guaranteed a bachelor accommodation in one of the hostels or flats on campus for at least their first year of study. The hostels and flats offer a variety of facilities; some provide meals while others are self-catering. Each hostel or flat has a well-supported and secure environment. 24 hrs, wardens are available to support and assist students. Student Accommodation office keeps a limited amount of family accommodation for married students.

Health centres, clubs, gym and fitness centres are available for recreation of student. Sport centres offer an extensive programme of fitness classes for all tastes and levels, plus individual advice, training programmes and tuition in many sports. Every UK University encourages its students to make friends, develop hobbies and enhance their social life.

Student Union time to time organises variety of programmes throughout the year in which all students are welcomed to take part actively.

In this way, they can be well accommodated in social and cultural life of UK.

Bringing your Family

Your family can accompany you to the UK provided you can show the immigration authorities that they are your dependants (evidence needed: Date of Birth, Marriage Certificate, etc). The employment possibilities of your family will solely depend upon the duration of your course and type of Visa issued by the immigration authorities. This will depend on the amount of time you are given to study in the UK. If you are given 12 months or more, then your husband / wife / son / daughter joining you in the UK should be given a passport stamp which allows him or her to work.

UK Tourist Visa

A new POINTS BASED SYSTEM has been introduced in the UK to manage the flow of individuals wishing to come to or remain in the United Kingdom to work, train or study.

The principal requirements for admission to the UK as a tourist or visitor are that the applicant

To apply for UK Tourist Visa, you must have

Working Holiday Visa

Spouse Visa

If your spouse is a British Citizen, or has an Ancestry Visa or Right to Abode in the UK, or is sponsored to work in the UK, then you are eligible to apply for a UK Spouse Entry Visa. This also entitles you to work in the UK and should be applied for and granted prior to entry into the UK.

Restrictions : Dependent on spouse visa status

Pre-departure briefing

Before the student leaves to the UK, we organize a Pre-departure briefing. The purpose of the briefing is to provide the students with vital information about their future life in the UK and their studies there. During the programme, useful tips on travelling to and living in the UK will be shared with the students.