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Studying in UK is a dream of millions of students worldwide because of its world-renowned universities, post-study work opportunities and financial support. There are various kinds of documents needed to study in UK Universities. No matter which course students want to pursue, the documents required for university admission in UK are the same. This blog talks about all the documents students must submit to study in the UK.

Explore this blog, which covers topics such as reasons to study in the UK, top universities for study in the UK, how to apply to university in the UK, and documents required for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in UK universities and how to apply to UK university with the help of Canam.

Reasons to Study in UK

The UK is one of the most popular study-abroad destinations because of its renowned universities, multicultural environment and post-study work opportunities. Following are the various reasons to study in UK.

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World-Renowned Universities	The UK is home to the world’s most renowned universities, such as Middlesex University, University of Aberdeen, University of Bedfordshire, University of Bolton and University of Hertfordshire, which provide high-quality education to international students.
Multicultural Community	The UK has a multicultural environment where students can connect with people from different countries and learn about their cultures. This will help students to network with people of different cultures.
Work Opportunities	Students can work part-time up to 20 hours a week while studying. They can even work full-time during the semester break. Students can also find jobs through campus placements.
Variety of Courses	UK universities provide a wide range of programs to cater the needs of different individuals. International students can pursue their desired programs in disciplines such as arts & design, business, education, law, performing arts, psychology and social science.
Financial Support	International students can choose from various funding options that UK universities provide. The funding options available are scholarships, loans and more. Students can connect with experts at Canam to know about the right scholarship.

Top Universities for Study in the UK

The UK is home to world-class universities which provide high-quality education and post-study job opportunities to international students. Here is a list of top universities to study in UK after 12th. After comparing all the universities students can decide in which university they want to study.

• Heriot-Watt University

• Keele University

• Middlesex University

• University of Aberdeen

• University of Bedfordshire

• University of Bolton

• University of Hertfordshire

• University of Strathclyde

• University of Wolverhampton

• Robert Gordon University

How to Apply to a University in the UK?

After knowing about the reasons to study in the UK, let’s see the application process for UK universities. Here is the step-by-step application process to apply for a university in UK with the help of India’s leading study abroad consultant, Canam.

1. Connect with study abroad consultants of Canam or log on to the website.

2. Create a profile by signing up on the platform and filling in necessary details such as educational background, test scores (if any), program preference, etc.

3. Search and shortlist desired UK Universities based on intakes, fee waivers, tuition fees, etc.

4. Start the application process by uploading necessary documents, including academic transcripts, CV, SOP, Letter of Recommendation, and any standardized test scores (if required).

5. Keep track of all pending and active applications.

6. Wait for the admission authority of the applied institute to send an offer letter after thoroughly checking the student’s profile.

7. In the final step, pay the tuition fees and confirm the seat for the program.

8. Apply for a student visa with the assistance of a counsellor.

9. Now, students are all set to go to the country and begin their session.

Documents Needed for UG Courses in UK Universities

There are a lot of documents required for study abroad. Here is a list of documents needed to study in UK for undergraduate courses.

• Academic Transcripts of 10th and 12th class

• English language test scores – IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, or Duolingo

• Birth certificate

• Passport

• Statement of Purpose

• Letter of Recommendation

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume

Documents Needed for PG Courses in UK Universities

Here is a list of documents required postgraduate courses in UK Universities.

• Academic Transcripts of 10th, 12th class, and bachelor’s degree

• English language exam scores such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo

• Entrance exam scores such as GAMSAT Exam, GRE, GMAT,

• Birth Certificate

• Passport

• Letter of Recommendation

• Copies of degree/diploma certificates, if applicable

• Statement of Purpose

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume

Essential Documents for Study in UK

Till now, students know the documents needed to study in the UK for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Now it’s time to know more about them. Here are in-depth details about the above mentioned documents required for university admission in UK.

Academic Transcripts	It is one of the documents required for study in UK. Students must provide their previous mark sheets and certificates. For example, to pursue an undergraduate degree, students must submit 10th and 12th class mark sheets, semester grades and passing certificates.
Letter of Recommendation	A letter of recommendation is one of the most important documents required for a university application in UK. Students must provide a letter of recommendation from one of their professors or teachers who can highlight their abilities and achievements.
Statement of Purpose	Statement of Purpose is another essential document to study in UK. A statement of purpose explains the academic and professional interests of students. It also tells why the students want to pursue this specific course at this particular university.
English Language Proficiency Scores	International students must qualify for English language exams to study their desired program at the university. Various English language exams accepted by UK universities are IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL, depending upon the program and specialization. English language scores allows the university to assess students' English proficiency required to live in an English-speaking country. Hence, it is an important document required for university admission in UK.
CV/Resume	A CV or Resume contains information about the prior experience of a student, which can be internships, jobs, etc. It also tells about the achievements, strengths, skills and goals of students.
Passport	A passport is another essential document required to study in UK. The students' passports must be valid for three years from the date of visa application.
Entrance exam score cards	International students may also be required to show entrance exam scores as one of the admission requirements of UK universities. Some popular entrance exams are the GMAT, GRE, etc.

Conclusion

After reading this blog, students planning to study in the UK must have got to know about the different types of documents required for UK university application. Some documents may change according to the university, program, and specialization students choose, but the documents that remain the same are academic transcripts, English language proficiency, LOR, SOP, and passport. The application process of universities is very complex and therefore students don’t want to do any mistake which may reject their application. To submit all the documents accurately and for an error-free application process, students can connect with Canam experts.

FAQ

Why should one study in the UK?

There are various reasons to study in the UK, such as world-renowned universities, various courses and post-study work opportunities.

What documents are required to study undergraduate courses in UK universities?

The documents required to study undergraduate courses in UK universities are academic transcripts for 10th and 12th class, English language test scores – IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, or Duolingo, birth certificate, passport, statement of purpose and letter of recommendation.

What documents are required to study postgraduate courses in UK universities?

The documents required to study postgraduate courses in UK universities are academic transcripts for 10th, 12th class, and bachelor’s degree, English language test scores – IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo, Entrance exam scores such as GAMSAT Exam, GRE, GMAT, birth certificate, passport and letter of recommendation.

How to apply for a university in UK?

To apply to their desired university in UK students can connect with experts at Canam.

What are some of the best UK universities to pursue higher education programs?

The best UK universities to pursue higher education programs are Heriot-Watt University, Keele University, Middlesex University, University of Aberdeen, University of Bedfordshire and University of Bolton.

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Documents required for admission in UK

Table of Contents

Reasons to Study in UK

Top Universities for Study in the UK

How to Apply to a University in the UK?

Documents Needed for UG Courses in UK Universities

Documents Needed for PG Courses in UK Universities

Essential Documents for Study in UK

Conclusion

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