UCAS
Applications go through UCAS. You need a high school diploma, A Level / IB / SAT scores, IELTS / TOEFL and references.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate education abroad
Degrees usually take 3 years. Minors and double majors are available, and 4-year "sandwich courses" include a year of work experience.
Undergraduate study at a glance
An undergraduate degree abroad usually takes 3 years; applications go through UCAS, and tuition is £10,000–33,000 a year.
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- Duration
- Usually 3 years; sandwich courses take 4 years, including a year of work experience
- How to apply
- Through UCAS, up to 5 choices
- Tuition
- £10,000–33,000 a year
- Language
- IELTS UKVI; students without Foundation can also be accepted with IELTS Academic
- Grades
- A GPA of at least 60 is recommended
- Without A Levels
- A Foundation program is required
- Other routes
- International Year One, conditional offer
- Visa
- Student visa (Tier 4): CAS, IELTS UKVI, bank statement, English transcript and diploma
Ways to apply
Foundation program
Required for students without A Levels; it builds language and academic skills.
International Year One
For students whose grades or language level fall short, it leads straight into the second year of a degree.
Conditional offer
Students who do not yet meet the requirements are accepted once they do.
UCAS application steps
You can choose up to five courses on UCAS.
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Create an account
Enter your personal details.
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Education and choices
Add your schools, grades and chosen courses.
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Projects and experience
Share your projects and any work experience.
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Letters
Attach your personal statement and references.
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Payment
Pay the UCAS application fee.
What you need to know
Costs
Between £10,000 and £33,000 a year, depending on the city, course and scholarships. Add accommodation, transport and food to your budget.
Requirements
- School grades: A GPA of at least 60 is recommended; higher grades open better universities.
- Language: IELTS UKVI is required. Students without Foundation can also apply with IELTS Academic.
Additional exams
- AP and SAT: Some universities require them.
- IB: Highly valued by universities and a real advantage.
Visa
For the student visa (Tier 4) you need:
- CAS (acceptance letter)
- IELTS UKVI result
- Bank statement
- English transcript and diploma
Our consultancy services
EFC Education offers students who want to study abroad:
- Research of suitable schools and application support
- Visa application procedures
- Accommodation and flight arrangements
- Orientation and technical support