What does it cost to study in UK?

Tuition is typically £12,000 – £26,000 / year and living costs £9,200 – £13,300 / year. Advargo's calculator converts the full figure to rupees.

When are the intakes in UK?

September: The main intake. Every course, every scholarship, the widest choice. January: Second largest, strong at postgraduate level. Most universities run it, but not every course. May: Smallest by a wide margin. Mostly foundation, pre-master’s and selected postgraduate cohorts.

What English score do you need for UK?

IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall for most master's

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Q: How long can you work after studying in UK?

18 months (Graduate Route). Applications made on or before 31 December 2026 still receive 2 years. From 1 January 2027 it is 18 months for bachelor’s and master’s graduates. PhD graduates keep 3 years. What matters is the date you apply for the Graduate Route, not the date you start your course — so almost everyone starting now should plan on 18 months.

One-year master’s, three intakes a year, and 18 months to work afterwards.

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United Kingdom at a glance

Tuition: £12,000 – £26,000 / year
Living costs: £9,200 – £13,300 / year
Work after study: 18 months (Graduate Route)
Intakes: September, January and May
Visa route: Student route (Sub-class not applicable)
English: IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall for most master's
Funds to show: 28 days of maintenance funds before you apply
Start applying: Apply 8–11 months before your intake

Indicative figures, checked September 2026. Rules change — confirm with the university and the visa authority before you transfer money.

Why students choose it

Most taught master’s finish in twelve months, so you start earning a year sooner.
Three entry points a year means a missed deadline costs months, not a whole year.
Universities accept a three-year Indian bachelor’s for most master’s courses.

Worth knowing
Dependants are not allowed on most taught master’s courses, and the Graduate Route drops to 18 months for applications from January 2027. Both change the maths — ask us to run it for your intake.

Work after you graduate: 18 months (Graduate Route)

Applications made on or before 31 December 2026 still receive 2 years. From 1 January 2027 it is 18 months for bachelor’s and master’s graduates. PhD graduates keep 3 years. What matters is the date you apply for the Graduate Route, not the date you start your course — so almost everyone starting now should plan on 18 months.

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When you can start

Not every course runs in every intake. Pick the one your course actually offers, not the soonest one.

September Main intake	The main intake. Every course, every scholarship, the widest choice.
January Second intake	Second largest, strong at postgraduate level. Most universities run it, but not every course.
May Limited	Smallest by a wide margin. Mostly foundation, pre-master’s and selected postgraduate cohorts.

Applying roughly 8–11 months before your intake gives the visa stage enough room.

Universities in UK

A working list, not a ranking. We work with more than these — ask if you have one in mind.

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University of Manchester Manchester	Russell Group. Large Indian cohort, strong engineering and business.
University of Birmingham Birmingham	Russell Group. September and January entry on many master’s.
University of Leeds Leeds	Russell Group. Strong for data, transport and media.
University of Glasgow Glasgow	Russell Group. Lower living costs than the south.
Queen Mary University of London London	Russell Group, London campus, January entry on several courses.
University of Sheffield Sheffield	Russell Group. Engineering and computing.
Coventry University Coventry	Multiple intakes a year including May. Practical, industry-linked courses.
University of Hertfordshire Hatfield	Just outside London. January and September entry.
Northumbria University Newcastle	January intake widely available. Affordable city.
De Montfort University Leicester	Three intakes. Popular with Indian postgraduates.
Aston University Birmingham	Placement-heavy business and engineering.
University of Strathclyde Glasgow	Strong business school, January entry on some master’s.

What UK costs

Tuition is the number everyone quotes. Add living costs, the visa and flights and the real figure looks different. The calculator adds them up in rupees and shows the loan repayment.

Work out my total cost

Tuition a year: £12,000 – £26,000 / year
Living a year: £9,200 – £13,300 / year
Visa and health: £1,525
Rate used: ₹112 to 1 GBP

The stages we will take you through

From shortlist to landing. Each one is visible in your portal once you start.

ShortlistCourses matched to your profile and budget
ApplicationsDocuments checked, then filed with universities
OfferConditional offers arrive and we compare them
AcceptConditions met, deposit paid, place confirmed
CAS or I-20Your university issues the visa sponsorship document
Visa filedApplication submitted, interview prepared
Visa decisionPassport returned with the outcome
DepartureAccommodation, forex, flights, arrival brief

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