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10. Coventry University

CU is a public research university in Coventry, England. Coventry university is a dynamic university that provides high-quality education to our students, reinforced by the fact that we were awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) (2017).

With more than 29,000 undergraduate and almost 6,000 postgraduate students in 2019, Coventry is the larger of the two universities in the city, the other being the University of Warwick. It is the UK’s fastest-growing university and the country’s sixth-largest overall, being the fourth-largest outside of London

It has continued to invest in staff, students, and facilities as part of our goal to become one of the UK’s leading universities. Our ethos is one of support, trust integrity, and respect while valuing diversity.

https://www.coventry.ac.uk

Tuition Fee

Entry Requirements

For Undergraduates

For students from high school or college HSSC/FA/FSC, the minimum requirement is 60% to 65% overall and 65% in math and physics.
Students must check the other subject area requirements on the website.

For Postgraduates

Students who have university qualifications of 2-3 year degree like BA, BCom, BSc with 60% overall from a recognized university.
Students with a 4-year (2-year bachelor’s and 2-year Master’s ) degree must have 60% overall.

For Law Aspirants

Students must achieve a 50% overall pass mark at the end of year/annual exam, mainly from the following Universities in Pakistan:

1. University of Punjab
2. University of Karachi
3. University of Sindh
4. University of Peshawar

Students must achieve a 60% overall pass mark from other Universities especially as most only complete the semester exams.

Admission Intakes

This University offers multiple intakes. Two major intakes are September and January Sep is a major intake for Bachelor’s and Master’s

January / May offers a good number of programs for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
Computer science offers in Sep, Nov, Jan, Feb, April, and June for undergraduates. Many Other programs are also offered in May intake please visit the website for program details.

IELTS Requirements

IELTS requirement varies with the type of degree.

For Undergraduates

IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each component or 70% in HSSC/FA/FSC.

For Postgraduates

IELTS score of 6.5 with 5.5 minimum in each component or 70% in HSSC/FA/FSC.

Scholarships

The University offers the Academic Merit Scholarship worth £1,500 – year one of study only.

Living Cost in Coventry, UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.

09. University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a public research university located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It has made teaching a particular focus of its activities.

The University of Huddersfield is a growing center of research and excellence and we always push the boundaries of knowledge.

• The University of Huddersfield achieved a Gold Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) award in June 2017. This award expired in June 2021 and the scheme is currently being revised. We look forward to being reassessed when the awards are re-opened in 2023.
• Our academic staff is continually rated as providing high-quality teaching in an exciting and stimulating environment. In fact, Huddersfield is the joint first in England for professionally qualified teaching staff (HESA 2021).
• We’ve world-leading applied research groups in biomedical sciences, engineering and physical sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
• The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Judges highlighted the University’s outstanding record for student satisfaction and employability with the University placed in the top ten in the country in both categories. We asked our staff and students why they thought the University of Huddersfield won the University of the Year award.

https://hud.ac.uk

Tuition Fee

The University of Huddersfield Fee structure is listed below.

Entry Requirements

The University of Huddersfield entry requirements for foundation, bachelor’s, and master’s are given below.

Foundation Program

For the foundation in the University of Huddersfield, the requirement varies as per the educational system from which they are coming.

O Levels and High School

For students of the Cambridge educational system must have 5-passes in O levels (Ordinary Level).

For students of non-Cambridge background successful completion of a High Secondary Certificate (Matriculation) with an average of 55% is the minimum requirement.

For Undergraduates

For A-Levels students, the requirement for the foundation is at least two subjects at Advanced Level (32 UCS POINT).

Students must successfully complete/her Higher Secondary or college with at least 50%.

For Postgraduates

The entry requirement for the master’s in the University of Huddersfield is successful completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55%.

For the students who have (2:2) degree, like 2-year bachelor’s and 2-year of masters: 2-years of a bachelor’s degree at 55% and 2-years of master’s degree at 60%. 

Admission Intakes

The University of Huddersfield offers two main Intakes: September and January. September is a major intake in which all programs are offered.

IELTS Requirements

The University of Huddersfield has a 5.5 overall and 5 in each module for the bachelor’s degree. For masters’ the requirement is 6.0 overall and 5.5 in every module.

For those students who don’t want to or don’t have time to prepare for IELTS, they can also opt for the university’s internal English test as a substitute for IELTS.

Scholarships

The University will award scholarships of up to £2,000 per year for every year of your course to international applicants.
Eligible programs – BA, BSc, Beng, MA, MSc, MBA.

Living Cost in Huddersfield, UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.

08. University of Brighton

The University of Brighton has been part of the city of Brighton & Hove since 1859, starting as a school of art in the kitchens of the Royal Pavilion and growing to become the diverse and inclusive institution it is today.

We have some 18,000 students and 2,400 staff studying and working at our four campuses in Brighton and Eastbourne. Subjects taught here range from medicine to engineering, psychology to illustration, sports science to English literature.

Students are at the heart of all that we do and take an active role in their learning experience. They leave us ready to make a difference in the world.

https://www.brighton.ac.uk

Tuition Fee

Entry Requirements

The University of Brighton has the following entry requirements.

For Bachelors

For A Levels minimum, DDD or 72 UCAS points are required to get entry into the bachelor’s degree program.
Higher Secondary School Certificate (and completion of Standard XII Education) plus an acceptable international foundation year or equivalent. Students with an FSc/FA or ICS will not be accepted in the first year of their bachelor’s degree at the University of Brighton.

For Masters

The entry requirement for the master’s in the University of Brighton is successful completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 65% or 2.5 or above CGPA students are eligible.

Admission Intakes

The University of Brighton offers only one Intake: September. All programs of undergraduate and postgraduate are offered in the September intake

IELTS Requirements

Just like the intake, the University of Brighton has one IELTS requirement for both U.G/ P.G

6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to international students will be awarded in between £2,500 and £1,000 
those applications we assess as best meeting the criteria will be awarded the higher amount.

Living Cost in Brighton, UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.

07. Birmingham City University

BCU puts £270 million into the regional economy and supports thousands of jobs in the area. We’re investing £340 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our city center campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities.

It is the second-largest of five universities in the city, the other four being the University of Birmingham (which is the largest), Aston University, University College Birmingham, and Newman University. Roughly half of the university’s full-time students are from the West Midlands

With around 24,000 students from 80 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success.

Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk)

Tuition Fees

Birmingham City University has the following Fee structure for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs.

Entry Requirements

For Bachelor’s

For college-level students, they must have HSSC/ Intermediate (minimum 60% overall including Mathematics at 60%)

Students with 13 years of education like BCom/BSc/BA are also eligible for this university with a minimum of 50% or second division in their last qualification.

For students with the Cambridge educational background, A level: BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of 3 subjects.

For Masters’

The students who have a 4-year bachelor’s degree and the students who have (2:2) degrees, like 2-year bachelor’s and 2-year master’s have the same entry requirements: 55% or 2.6 in CGPA.

Admission Intakes

The University of Huddersfield offers two main Intakes: September and January. September is a major intake in which all programs are offered.

IELTS Requirements

The minimum requirement for the Bachelor’s entry is a bit higher than others: a score of 6.0 overall 5.5 in each module is required.
For the master, the requirement is 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each module.

Scholarships

Birmingham City University offers scholarships of up to £2,000, which will be deducted from the first year’s fee.

Living Cost in Birmingham, UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.

06. Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University traces back to 1865 when the School of Art first opened in the Old Free Library in Cardiff.  Since it has developed into a university, we have remained rooted in Wales while providing practice-focused and professionally oriented education to students from around the globe. Our vision emboldens this commitment to education, research, and innovation undertaken in partnership with our students, governments, business, and industry and with tangible benefits for individuals, society, and the economy.  The University is committed to ensuring that every student fulfills their potential to make outstanding graduate-level contributions to their own and future generations.

https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk

Popular Courses

• MBA (all pathways)
• MSc Advanced Computer Science
• MSc Data Science
• MSc Information Technology Management
• MSc Technology Project Management
• MSc Food Science and Technology
• MSc Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing
• MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management
• MSc Events Project Management

Tuition Fee

The Cardiff Metropolitan has the following fee structure for the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs for international students.

Entry Requirements

Foundation Program

For the foundation at Cardiff Metropolitan University requirements varies as per the educational system from which they are coming.

O Levels and High School

Students of the Cambridge educational system must have 5 passes in O levels (Ordinary Level).

For students of non-Cambridge background successful completion of a High Secondary Certificate (Matriculation) with an average of 60% is the minimum requirement.

For Undergraduates

For A-Levels students, the requirement is at least 3 subjects at the Advanced Level.

Students must successfully complete/her Higher Secondary or college with at least 60%. For Bachelor who has a 2-year degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Technology (two years) with 50%

For Postgraduates

For a master the bachelor’s degree (4 years) with a minimum score of 65% or GPA of 2.7/4.0 from a recognized Institution in Pakistan.

IELTS Requirements

The IELTS requirements for both UG/PG in Cardiff Metropolitan University are 6.0 overall and 5.5 in each module. But for the foundation program, the IELTS requirement is 4.5 overall.

Admission Intakes

The Cardiff Metropolitan University of offers two main Intakes: September and January. September is a major intake in which all programs are offered.

Scholarships

The Cardiff Metropolitan University offers the following scholarships

Living Cost in Cardiff, UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.

05. Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University (LBU), formerly known as Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) and before that as Leeds Polytechnic, is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Leeds Polytechnic was formed in 1970 and was part of the Leeds Local Education Authority until it became an independent Higher Education Corporation on 1 April 1989. The current name was adopted in September 2014. The annual income of the institution for 2016–17 was £221.4 million of which £3.4 million was from grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £217.1 million.

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Tuition Fee

The Leeds Beckett University has the following fee for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.

Enter Requirements

Foundation Program Requirements

Like most universities in the UK, Leeds Beckett University also offers a foundation degree program.

For students of the Cambridge educational system, Candidate must have 5-passes in O levels (Ordinary Level).

For the students of non-Cambridge background successful completion of a High Secondary Certificate (Matriculation) with an average of 50% is the minimum requirement.

Undergraduate Requirements

For A-Levels students, the requirement is at least 3 subjects at Advanced Level. 3Es are the minimum A-Levels requirements in this university.

Students must average 70% in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or Intermediate Certificate with at least 70% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree program.

Postgraduate Requirements

For P.G programs the candidate must have a 4-year Bachelor’s at least 60% or 2.5 GPA out of 4.0.
Or
2-year Master’s (if Bachelor’s is less than 4 years).

Admission Intake

The Leeds Beckett University Intakes are in September and January.

IELTS Requirements

The Leeds Beckett University IELTS Requirements: 6.0 overall with no skill below 5.5 in both U.G/P.G. Some courses require a different score of IELTS. Always check the university website for details.

Scholarships

The Leeds Beckett University scholarships are listed below

1. International Foundation Year – £1,500.
2. Undergraduate Courses – £1,000 per year.
3. Postgraduate Courses – £3,000.

Living Cost in Leeds UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.

04. University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire is a public research university with campuses in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. The University of Bedfordshire has a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population that includes more than 20,000 students from over 100 countries.

• Commended by the QAA for the high quality and standards of our higher education provision (QAA 2015)
• Top 300 Universities under 50 years old (2021)
• One of 21 Business Schools awarded the Bronze Award for start-up and business growth advice (Small Business Charter)
• 8th in the country in the University Green League (People and Planet 2021)
• Eco Campus Platinum award (2021)
• Continued investment in facilities for our students. Most significantly we opened a £40m STEM building at our Luton campus in 2019.

https://www.beds.ac.uk

Tuition Fee

Enter Requirements

Foundation Program Requirements

Bedfordshire University also offers a foundation degree program.

Students of the Cambridge educational system must have 5 passes in O levels (Ordinary Level).

For students of non-Cambridge background successful completion of a High Secondary Certificate (Matriculation) with an average of 50% is the minimum requirement.

Undergraduate Requirements

For A-Levels students, the requirement is at least 3 subjects at Advanced Level. 3Es are the minimum A-Levels requirements in this university.

Students must average 70% in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or Intermediate Certificate with at least 70% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree program.

Postgraduate Requirements

For P.G programs the candidate must have a 4-year Bachelor’s at least 60% or 2.5 GPA out of 4.0.
Or
2-year Master’s (if Bachelor’s is less than 4 years).

Admission Intake

The Bedfordshire University Intakes are listed below
Major intake: October and February. This university has multiple intakes for Business/ I.T programs: Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, and Nov

IELTS Requirements

The Bedfordshire University IELTS Requirements:

1. IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with a no module less than 5.5 bands.
2. TOEFL iBT: – Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17.
   
   

Scholarships

The Bedfordshire University Scholarships are listed below

1. Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to both U.G & P. the net amount of £1,000 for every new international student who applies to this university.

2. Merit Scholarship: As the name suggests, this scholarship has worth £1,500 awarded to high achievers. It is awarded to students who have a score of 112 UCAS points. It is awarded for over 3 academic years.
Postgraduate Taught excluding MBA

3. Full Fee Discount: Postgraduate students who pay their full tuition fee before or at registration will receive a £1,500 discount.

Living Cost in Bedfordshire, UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.

03. Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a vibrant, innovative, and multi-award-winning University for the Common Good.

We aim to contribute to society in a manner that embraces yet goes beyond the traditional role of a university. GCU’s For the Common Good commitment is brought to life through our strategy and by the actions of our staff, students, and alumni around the world.

Academic excellence

• We have academic schools offering high-quality teaching, innovative facilities, and specialist areas of study
• We have world-leading and internationally excellent research
• We are the largest provider of nursing and midwifery education; have experts in renewables, energy, and construction; and we are a leading provider of management, business, law and social science education
• We are raising the attainment of talented individuals from all backgrounds through articulation and widening access initiatives such as College Connect and the Caledonian Club.

https://www.gcu.ac.uk

The School is composed of 8 departments:

• Applied Science (Control, Instrumentation, and Forensics)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Construction and Surveying
• Civil Engineering and Environmental Management
• Applied Computer Games
• Computing
• Cyber Security and Networks

Tuition Fee

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate GCU entry requirements

Entry requirements: Minimum 60% in Higher Secondary Certificate (Science/Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical groups only)

Postgraduate GCU entry requirements

Entry Requirements: Four-year Bachelor’s Degree (50%+ minimum)
Two-year/three-year Bachelor’s and Master’s (50% in each degree of study)

Admission Intake

The admission intakes in the GCU are September and January.

IELTS Requirements

The Glasgow Caledonian University IELTS Requirements:

1. IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with a no module less than 5.5 bands.
2. TOEFL iBT: – An overall score of 78 which includes: Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17.
   

Scholarships

The GCU generously offers the following scholarships

For undergraduates, a scholarship of £3000 is awarded to any international student who meets the entry requirements.
For postgraduates, a scholarship worth £1500 is given.

The Glasgow Caledonian University believes that education is for everyone – regardless of their financial circumstances. That is why the GCU offers a generous scholarship package of £2 million per year for the Master’s programs.
GCU announce £8,000 Tuition fee scholarships for students of the following countries.

Who can apply
any International student who is a citizen of the following countries and meets the criteria below.

Canada
China 
Hong Kong
India
Japan
Pakistan
The U.S.A

Scholarship Requirements

• Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living in Scotland and the remaining tuition fees.
• Not have previously studied for a full undergraduate degree in Scotland.
• Not have previously received a Saltire Scholarship.
• Meet the language requirements of the course.

Living Cost in Glasgow, UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.

Eligible Courses

The course must be a postgraduate Masters level course in one of the following subject areas commencing in September 2020:

• Science
• Technology
• Creative industries
• Healthcare and medical sciences
• Renewable and clean energy
• Courses must be full-time and delivered in Scotland.

02. University of Chester

The University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university originated as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK. As a university, it now occupies five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury. It offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.

The university is a member of AACSB, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Cathedrals Group, the North West Universities Association, and Universities UK. It holds the Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

The University of Chester is the fifth oldest higher education establishment in England, with only the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, and London outdating it.

Tuition Fee

Entry Requirements

Undergraduates Entry Requirements

The University of Chester Entry Requirements are: Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate or SSC
HSC OR completed HSC with a pre-engineering/pre-medical/science. Diplomas of Associated Engineer (DAE). A 2-year bachelor’s degree or a 3-year bachelor’s degree with good grades will be considered for 2nd-year entry.

Postgraduates Entry Requirements

For a master’s, successful completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution is required. Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years of work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered for entry in

2-year Bachelor’s Degree + Bachelor of Education
2-year Bachelor’s Degree + Master’s degree

Admission Intakes

The University of Chester has admission intakes in May and October.

Scholarships

The University of Chester offers scholarships Up to £ 3000.

Living Cost in Chester, UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.

01. University of Cumbria

The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has a strong track record in interdisciplinary research inviting and welcoming students from all around the world. Cumbria University is one of the low-cost universities in the UK for international students. The tuition fees change depending on the academic level and type of the course.

WHY CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA.

We are in the Top 5 in the UK for developing CEOs and MDs – according to rankings compiled by Hitachi Capital 2021

The University of Cumbria is in the UK’s Top 10 Universities for developing business leaders. A study of 10 million graduates on LinkedIn measured the percentage of graduates that went on to be c-suite executives or business owners during their careers.

Our people work with purpose and passion to find creative solutions for business growth. The business world never stops, we stay ahead by combining leading research, knowledge, and expertise to give us the edge.

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk

Tuition Fee

Entry Requirements

Undergraduates Entry Requirements

For the students of A-levels, the requirement varies from 96 to 112 UCAS tariff points.
Higher Secondary School Certificate: HSSC is not accepted.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Admission Intake

Cumbria University Intake: For the bachelor’s degree, the University of Cumbria offers September intake only. For master’s degrees, the university offers January and September intakes. Some courses are being offered in May and October also.

IELTS Requirements

 For P.G: 6.5 (with at least 5.5 in each component)

Scholarships

The University of Cumbria offers a scholarship of £1000 for each year of your degree duration.

Living Cost in Cumbria, UK

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London. Every other city in the UK.