United Kingdom
Popular for one-year master's degrees, Russell Group universities and the Graduate Route post-study work visa.
- Est. tuition / yr
- ₹16–28L
- Est. living / yr
- ₹12–15L / yr
- Stay back
- 2 yrs
- Intakes
- Sep · Jan
- IELTS from
- 6.5
- Visa
- Student Visa
- Bachelor's
- 3 yrs
- Master's
- 1 yr
- Est. local tuition
- £15,000 - £26,000
Country overview
The UK remains one of the top choices for Indian students seeking a fast master's pathway. Most taught master's programmes finish in 12 months, reducing overall cost compared to two-year degrees elsewhere. London and regional cities both offer strong employability, especially in finance, tech, healthcare, and consulting.
Popular courses for Indian students
Business, CS, Data Science, Healthcare, MBA, Law
Why United Kingdom
- Russell Group & globally ranked universities
- Graduate Route — 2-year post-study work
- Large, well-settled Indian community
- Shorter master's saves a full year of living costs
Living costs & part-time work
Estimated living cost
₹12–15L / yr — ₹16 Lakhs - ₹28 Lakhs tuition band for planning.
Work while studying
Up to 20 hrs/week during term; full-time in holidays
Scholarships & funding
Chevening, Commonwealth, university merit awards, and early-bird tuition discounts for eligible Indian applicants.
Universities Indian students consider
- University of Manchester
- University of Birmingham
- University of Leeds
- Coventry University
- University of East London
Visa process
Student VisaStudent Visa (formerly Tier 4)
- 1
Receive a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- 2
Hold tuition + £12,006 living cost for 28 days
- 3
Undergo TB medical screening at an approved clinic
- 4
Apply online & pay the IHS health surcharge
- 5
Book biometrics at a VFS Global centre
After you graduate
Post-study work: 2 Years (Graduate Route)
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