Who can apply for the UK student visa?
Nationals of all countries can apply for this visa.

How do I get started?
Call us and we will give you a personalized assessment and let you know what to do to get on the path you want to be on.

What are the advantages to study in UK?

• Requires only 15 years of education for direct entry into postgraduate program;
• International students studying at UK institutions are not required to obtain permission from the job centre to take spare time and vacation work;
• In UK, most undergraduate degrees take only 3 years while postgraduate degrees take one year; you spend less time away from home and less money on course
• Educational institutions are constantly monitored and reviewed to ensure that courses offered are of high quality;
• Qualifications from the UK are some of the most recognized and respected worldwide;
• There is a high success rate for international students in the UK education system;
• Health insurance is free to students who are studying in UK for 6 months of more;
• There are many routes into education in UK, so chances of accessing the British system are high;
• UK is the gateway to Europe, rich in history and has welcomed international students for hundreds of years.

How are the points calculated?
Points are awarded for having a valid Visa Letter issued by a licensed sponsor which is worth 30 points. In addition 10 points are given for fulfilling the Maintenance (Funds) requirement. Entry Clearance Officers will only award points where you have indicated that you wish to claim them, and for which you have supplied the required supporting evidence.

How long can I stay in UK on the student visa?
Successful applicants will be granted a visa in line with the length of their initial course of study.

Can I work on while on the UK student visa?
The Tier 4 (Adult) Student visa offers the student the benefit of developing an educational base in the UK while being permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during term periods. Tier 4 Student (Adult) visa holders are permitted to work full time during vacation periods without seeking further permission from the UK Border Agency. In some instances, graduate level students may be able to switch into a working visa category that could lead to settlement in the UK.

What are the requirements of the UK student visa?
If you have been offered a full-time place at a UK educational institution, you may be eligible to enter the UK on a Student Visa Requirements:

• You must have a secured place at a UK-based institution for full-time study. Full-time means a minimum of 15 hours of classroom study per week.
• You must be able to show that you can support yourself and pay for your course.
• This is not a work visa however you can work part time to supplement your income i.e 20 hours per week and 40 hours per week during holidays.

Can I have my family with me on the UK Student visa?
Spouse immigration is only permitted for married partners and unlike a finance visa or De Facto visa, often known as an unmarried partner visa, your common-law or conjugal partner is not allowed to join you. Married partners will be granted leave to remain for a period equal to that granted to the student. During this time, they must be able to support themselves either independently or with the help of the applicant.

Is ranking of the University should be a basic criteria in choosing the choices of Universities?
We suggest the student to use Ranking as one among the criteria but not as a whole. It is understood that the Ranking are done by some Private bodies by using certain parameters which most of them are not applicable from the student perspective. We recommend student to consider other important factors like accreditation of the University, courses, strength of the faculty, infrastructure, on-going researches and the placement support at the University.
More important student should look at his specialization and course and see if his choice of University is good for the same. Also some universities do not get into the ranking race.

What is Accreditation ad how is it beneficial?
Accreditation is a process cum technique by which universities and their courses are recognized for establishing a certain level of performance and quality. It is usually done by non-governmental agencies called accreditation bodies. There are two types of accreditation namely Regional and Professional.
Regional bodies check if the University or college as a complete entity meets certain standards of educational quality.

Importance of Accreditation:

• Helps if the student wishes a transfer to another university or college.
• Makes colleges and Universities meet the requisite standards.

What are the services you are offering for the UK counseling?
Right from coaching for the test-prep, University counseling, Course counseling, application formalities, guiding on the drafting of LOR, SOP, score-reporting process, follow-up with the universities for the admission status, guiding on the visa formalities, visa mock session and the pre-departure all are available at one roof i.e. "Success Overseas Education Consultants". A complete service provider in catering to the students is need.

Are there any benefits offered to International students whilst studying in UK?
2 sources of benefit are:

• NHS : All international students staying in UK for the purpose of education for 6 months or more qualify for free health care through the National Health Service.
• NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS: Loads of discounts are negotiated on behalf of their student members on things like books, stationery, food, clothes, travel and entertainment. All students are entitled to free NUS membership.

Will I get refund if my visa is refused?
If your visa is refused and you have paid a deposit to your institution for tuition fees then you will receive a refund of the deposit when you send the institution a copy of your visa refusal letter from the High Commission. A few institutions deduct a small amount usually no more than £ 100 for processing the refund payment.

How can I finance my studies?
As compared to the cost of studying in India only, going abroad can seem to be steeply expensive. However one must keep the possible returns in mind which are in the form of quality of education, international exposure and boost to ones career when evaluating the costs of studying abroad. A student can rely on sources like family funds, bank loans, scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships etc to provide for funds required by him.

• Bank Loans
  Most nationalized banks offer students loans at competitive rates for considerable time periods which may enable a larger section of students to go and study abroad. They will ask for a collateral security to be pledged. You can even consider the possibility of an international bank loan. Kindly ask your counselor for further details.
• Educational Trusts / Institutes
  Such organizations may also be able to help the student to fund his studies abroad.
• Sponsorships
  A blood relative is always preferred but other sponsors can also help to fund your education in the UK provided a logical explanation is given as to why he is willing to sponsor you.

Should I pay a Deposit?
Some universities require the students to pay part of the tuition fees in advance in order to reserve a place for them in the university. In any case we recommend that all students should make a deposit payment as it facilitates in getting a student visa.

How are the Universities rated?
British Universities do not have a formal ranking system but the government does take the responsibility to monitor and control the quality of education provided by each university through the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. The Government conducts a Research Assessment Exercise once in every 5 yrs. which determines the level of research activity in a university department. The departments are graded as high as 5* and as low as 1. General League Tables prepared by newspapers like the Sunday Times and Financial Times can also be checked.