At a Glance
Study in the UK — the numbers that matter
Total Annual Cost
£35,000–£62,000/year all-in — tuition (£12,000–£40,000+), living costs (£12,000–£18,000), and mandatory visa/health fees.
Student Visa Cost
£490 visa application fee plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) of £776 per year of study, paid upfront.
Graduate Route
Up to 2 years of post-study work in the UK after your degree, for those who apply before the route’s rules tighten further.
Why the UK
A globally recognised degree, a defined path to work
UK degrees carry weight with employers worldwide, and the application system itself is transparent: a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed sponsor institution, a defined financial-proof requirement, and — for degree-level courses — an English requirement most Indian students clear with a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate instead of a fresh IELTS. The Graduate Route then gives you up to two years to work in the UK after finishing, without needing a job offer lined up before you graduate.
Cost Breakdown
What actually goes into your UK budget
Tuition
£12,000–£40,000+/year depending on university and course — London and Russell Group universities sit at the higher end.
Living Costs
£1,171/month outside London or £1,529/month in London, per Home Office financial-proof requirements — held for 28 consecutive days before you apply.
Visa & Health
£490 visa fee plus £776/year Immigration Health Surcharge, paid upfront for your full course length.
Application & Visa Process
From offer to arrival
01
University Application
We help you shortlist and apply through UCAS (undergraduate) or directly (postgraduate).
02
Offer & CAS
Once you hold an unconditional offer, your university issues your CAS number.
03
Financial Proof
Funds for tuition and living costs held for 28 consecutive days, documented per Home Office rules.
04
Student Visa Application
Apply for your Student Route visa online, with biometrics at a visa application centre.
05
Travel & Enrolment
Arrive up to one month before your course starts and complete university registration.