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UK is a popular study abroad destination for students who want to study abroad after 12th. To study in a foreign country, students are required to qualify for various exams. Read this blog to know why to study in the UK, English language exams and academic exams to study in the UK.

The UK is known for its leading universities offering ample opportunities to international students during the program as well as post-studies. The UK offers a multicultural environment which attracts thousands of students every year.

One of the most common questions that a student has is which exam is required to study in the UK. This blog is for all the students who want to know what exams are required to study in UK after 12th. Read this blog to know why to study in the UK and the entrance exams required to study in the UK.

Why Choose the UK for Study?

UK is among the most popular study abroad destinations to pursue higher education programs, and therefore, thousands of students go there every year. Following are the benefits for which international students choose to Study in the UK.

Academic Excellence	The UK is home to four out of the top 10 universities in the world, which are known for their academic excellence. Studying in UK develops critical thinking, analytical skills and creative ability in students.
High Quality Education	UK universities are known for their high quality education, which is assured by the Quality Assurance Agency. This body keeps a check on all the universities in the country which ensures that students have the best quality of learning and teaching whatever course they choose.
Practical Learning	The programs in UK universities are made according to the needs of the real world. They teach practical skills to international students which will help them to excel in their jobs.
Multicultural Environment	By studying in UK international students will get the chance to meet with people from different cultures. This means they will be able to make new friends from several countries.
Post-Study Work Opportunities	Students who want to work in the UK can do so right after completing their graduation. International students, after completing their undergraduate or master’s, have the option to stay in the UK for 2 years, while PhD graduates can apply to stay there for three years.
Financial Aid	UK universities also provide various funding options to international students, such as scholarships. To know how to study in the UK with a scholarship students can connect with Canam experts.

The UK Entrance Exams

UK universities accept various exams to give admission to international students for undergraduate and post-graduate programs. There are two types of exams required to study in UK:

English language proficiency exams and academic exams. Let’s understand both of them, and then students can decide which one is right for them.

English Language Proficiency Exams

Every UK university accepts English language proficiency tests as one of their admission requirements. Following are the various English language proficiency exams required to study in UK from India.

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IELTS	IELTS, the International English Language Testing System is globally recognized English language proficiency exam. IELTS is jointly owned by IDP, British Council and Cambridge English. The exam is accepted by more than 12,000 organisations worldwide. The test assesses the students on the basis of 4 parameters, which are listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
PTE	The PTE or Pearson Test of English is another English language proficiency exam designed for non-native English speakers. PTE online exam assesses four skills of test takers: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The exam costs approximately INR 16,000. The exam is accepted by more than 3,500 universities and colleges worldwide.
TOEFL	TOEFL is one of the English exams needed to study in UK, testing 4 skills of test takers: listening, reading, writing and speaking. It is accepted by more than 11,000 organisations globally.
Duolingo	Duolingo is another English language exam required to study in UK after 12th. The exam assesses reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of test takers. The exam is accepted by more than 4500 universities worldwide. The types of questions in the exam are: multiple-choice sentence completion, typing etc.

Academic Exams

Not just English language exams international students sometimes may also be required to qualify for some other exams depending upon the university and course they choose. Here is a list of academic exams required to study in UK.

GMAT	GMAT The exam measures critical thinking and reasoning skills of students. GMAT is accepted by more than 2,400 schools for 7,700 programs over 100 countries. It teaches various skills to students such as decision-making skills, communication skills and more. The GMAT score is valid for five years which gives students the flexibility to show the scores when they are ready.
GRE	The GRE test is another exam required to study in UK after 12th. It is one of the most popular admission test accepted by graduate schools. GRE contains three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing. The duration of the exam is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
MAT	MAT is a standardised exam conducted by University of Oxford. Students are required to take MAT to study courses such as Computer Science, Computer Science and Philosophy, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Philosophy and Mathematics and Statistics. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
LNAT	LNAT Exam is required for the students who want to study law course in UK. The exam assesses the aptitude and verbal reasoning skills of students. The duration of the exam is 2 hours 15 minutes and has 2 sections. The first section contains multiple-choice questions, and the second section contains a 40-minute essay.
GAMSAT	GAMSAT scores are required from students who want to study medical and health programs in the UK. The exam focuses on the critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills of students. The exam has 3 sections: reasoning in science, written communication and problem-solving. The duration of the exam is 5.2 hours.

Conclusion

Entrance exams are one of the important parameters set by UK universities to give admissions to international students. After reading this blog it is expected that the readers must have got to know what exams are required to study in UK after 12th. This blog covered topics such as why one should study in UK, English language exams and academic exams required to study in UK. To prepare for any of the exams mentioned above students can connect with Canamprep.

FAQ

Which exam do we have to give to study in UK?

There are a lot of exams one must take to study in UK. Some known exams required to study in UK from India are IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo.

Can we study in UK without IELTS?

Yes, there are many UK universities which accept international students without IELTS.

Which exam is better for UK?

IELTS is one of the most preferred English language exams to study in UK.

Which exam is required for UK Student visa?

IELTS or International English Language Testing System is required for UK Student visa.

What academic exams are required to study in UK?

The academic exams required to study in UK are GMAT, GRE, GMAT, LNAT, and GAMSAT.

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Exams Required to Study in UK

Table of Contents

Why Choose the UK for Study?

The UK Entrance Exams

English Language Proficiency Exams

Academic Exams

Conclusion

FAQ

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