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Explore the UK

What students from India and Pakistan should know about UK universities. It covers short degrees, the September and January start months, and fees. It also covers the Graduate visa (a visa to stay and work in the UK after your degree).

Universities, courses, start months and the education system.

The United Kingdom Advantage

Why Choose United Kingdom for Your Studies?

Short Degrees

UK degrees are often shorter than in other countries.

Key Benefits

Bachelor's: 3 years in England, usually 4 in Scotland
Taught master's (a master's with classes): often 1 year
Work and Stay

Work part time while you study, and stay to work after.

Key Benefits

Degree students: up to 20 hours a week while classes run, and full time in the holidays
Graduate visa: 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026
Two Start Months

Most courses start in late September.

Key Benefits

September: the main start month
January: some master's courses
Popular Destinations

Student Cities

Three cities students from India and Pakistan often choose. Money to show for the visa is money you must show in your bank, not a fee you pay.

London

capital

King's College London's average cost to live in London is £1,770 a month in 2026-27, without tuition fees.

Key Highlights

Imperial, UCL and King's
Money to show for the visa: £1,529 a month (London)

Top Universities:

Imperial College London
University College London
King's College London

Manchester

city

Home to The University of Manchester.

Key Highlights

Money to show for the visa: £1,171 a month (outside London)
University housing (halls) from £142 a week, 2026-27

Top Universities:

The University of Manchester

Edinburgh

city

Home to The University of Edinburgh.

Key Highlights

Scotland's capital
Master's student living cost: £1,542 a month (2026-27 estimate)

Top Universities:

The University of Edinburgh
Quick Reference

The UK at a Glance

Key facts for your plan.

Country Overview
Currency
British pounds (£, GBP)
Main start month
September
Academic & Student Info
Master's with classes
Often 1 year
Student visa fee
£558 to apply for a Student visa from outside the UK
Work while classes run
Up to 20 hours a week
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