Study in the UK

The UK has always been a beacon of light in the study sector. For centuries, it has caught the attention of an enormous amount of international students due to its vibrant cities, cultural richness, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The UK has a long history of Pakistani immigrants, which has led to a significant number of Pakistani students choosing to study there. With nearly 288 higher education institutions in the UK, students have a plethora of options to choose from. In order to study in the UK, it’s essential to understand the requirements and process without relying on paid counselors. Reviving Pakistan offers assistance in navigating this process independently.

1. Passport and Bank Account.

The first step when you start the process is to create your passport and bank account. Passports should be of any type, either 35 or 100 pages, and 5 or 10 years long. A Bank account should be opened where international payments are supported, and you should have a card, a debit or credit card with a limit of almost three million a month because all of your costs like insurance, fees, visa fees, accommodation charges, all type of payments will be made through this card.

2. Bank Statement.

It is better to start making your bank statement before you apply to the course because when you apply for the visa, the embassy will ask you to submit your bank statement with a 28-day maturity date; this means that you have had a specific amount in your bank account for 28 days.

2. Preparing Documents.

It would help if you prepared all your documents before applying to avoid problems. You will need your educational documents, SSC certificate, and HSSC transcript of certificate. English proficiency letter will be asked so its better to book your test, which is either IELTS or PTE or any other. You should check it with the university requirement, which form of test they accept. You will also need recommendation letters. It’s good to get two letters. Do you want to know what recommendation letters are? Click here. You will also need any of your additional certificates.

3. Selection of University.

It would help if you considered the various factors while selecting a university.

i) Get details of the university, the course in which you are applying, its modules, credit hours, and the worth of the university’s degree. The uni ranking will also matter a lot.
ii) You should see the city and the surroundings in which the university is located.
iii) The university’s passing rate, grading system, and fee installment should also be seen. You, will be studying for years at the uni, so it’s better to look at everything that will affect you later.
iv) You should also see the city’s part-time job opportunities. Students find it very hard to get a job in or even large cities, so it’s better to look at the job market.
v) It would help if you also considered the local communities living there. It’s better if the city has a Pakistani or Indian community; you will not feel far from home. People from your country or speaking the same language will soothe you and not make you homesick.

4. Application Process.

i) You should see the admission criteria and eligibility requirements; all details are available on every university’s website.
ii) After meeting all the requirements, you should see if the university accepts direct applications or through other programs. Here is a downside: if the university accepts direct applications, it’s good for you because it’s free; you can make an account on the university application submission page, and by following the further instructions on the page, you will apply. However, if the university does not accept direct applications, you must apply via UCAS, a private platform that submits your application to the universities on your behalf. It’s a paid platform, and the fee is 28 pounds. There is a good thing about it: you can choose up to 5 universities in your application process with this fee; if you want to apply to more than five universities at a time, you will have to pay more.
Documents required for application.
a) Passport.
b) Secondary School Certificate (SSC) (Matric or O levels).
c) Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) (FSc or A levels).
d) Recommendation Letters.
e) Photograph.
f) Statement of Purpose or Letter of Motivation.

5. University’s Response OR Conditional Letter.

After reviewing your documents and eligibility for the course you have applied to, the university will issue you a conditional letter. In this letter, there will be some conditions you must make to secure your admission. These conditions will be;
i) It could be a credibility interview. In it, you will be assessed by a representative of the university. They will interview you and will decide further on the basis of that interview. It is a relatively easy interview; they will ask about yourself and your motivations for studying in the UK.
ii) Then, you will have to pay the initial fee deposit.
iii) You will be asked to submit the proper one if a document needs to be included or unacceptable.

iv) English proficiency letter, either IELTS or PTE or any other type will be asked from you as per the university criteria, so its better to take your test prior to the application process. Click on the following images to get information on IELTS and PTE.

6. Un-conditional letter.

i) After meeting all the requirements for the conditional letter, the university will issue you an unconditional letter. This letter confirms that your seat in the desired course is confirmed, and you can now proceed further.
ii) They will give you your fee plan, and you must pay the initial deposit they have set.
iii) After accepting the conditional letter, you will fill out the form to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). With this letter, you will apply for the visa.

7. Applying for visa.

You have to apply for a UK visa online. You will need a tier-4 student visa.
The process is quite easy. You need to go to Google and search for the query “Apply for UK student visa Online.” The official site of the UK government will be opened. You need to book an appointment for the bio-metric verification. All details have been uploaded on the UK government website. The link is given below.
https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/apply-online

You will also need a health insurance then, the cost of health insurance depends upon the time of your stay in the United Kingdom, but for one year it will cost you around 776 pounds.

What is the fee of University and scholarship opportunities?

The fee of university vary from one to other. You should check it from the university’s page you are applying to. Scholarships are also available but you have to search them on your own. Process is quite simple, on every university website, information is broadly available.