Q. Are there any benefits offered to international students while studying in UK?
A. Yes, There are 2 sources of benefit and they are NHS: All international students studying in UK for the purpose of
education for 6 months or more quality for free health care through the National Health Service. You are entitled to free
membership to the National Union Of Students (NUS) and automatically receive loads of discounts on things like books, stationery,
food, clothes, travel and entertainment.
Q. What are the accommodation arrangements?
A. Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students are guaranteed accommodation by many universities in their Halls of Residence,
for at least their first year at the university provided they inform the university within the given deadlines. It is possible
for students to opt for rented accommodation, which is often at a reduced price. The university can help you find an appropriate
and put you in contact with other students to live with.
Q. Is it tough to get Visas?
A. Student visas are relatively easy to obtain. Most of the applicants from India who provide a confirmed offer from a UK University
and evidence of financial support for tuition fees and living costs are issued visas. In addition to our academic counselors at Mother
Theresa, we also have good working relationships with Visa agencies that will assist with your individual application.
Q. Will I get refund if my Visa is refused?
A. If your visa is refused and you have paid a deposit to your institution for tuition fees 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 Pounds for processing the refund payment.
Q. How are the universities rated?
A. 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 years. Which determine 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.
Q. How can I finance my studies?
A. 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 that 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.
