Studying in the UK:your questions answered.

Remaining first-year tuition plus £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 a month elsewhere, for up to nine months, held for 28 days.

Usually 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band for master's courses.

Up to 20 hours a week in term and full time in vacations for degree-level students.

Two years if you apply by 31 December 2026, 18 months from 1 January 2027, three years after a PhD.

Only on postgraduate research programmes or with government sponsorship.

Yes for private employers and further study. For some government jobs or PhD admissions, apply to the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for an equivalence certificate.

Most complete applications with correct funds and a genuine study plan are approved. Refusals usually come from funds problems, inconsistent answers or missing documents.

Usually you need a new CAS and a new visa application. Talk to both universities' visa teams before changing.

Yes, Indian applicants staying more than six months need a TB test certificate from a Home Office-approved clinic.