The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the world’s most prestigious and long-established education destinations, attracting over 600,000 international students each year. With globally recognized qualifications, shorter study durations, and strong post-graduation employment opportunities, studying in the UK consistently ranks among the top choices for Vietnamese students.
The UK education system is highly regarded for its academic excellence, practical approach, and rigorous quality standards.
Main levels of education:
Secondary Education
Foundation / A-levels / International Year One (University Preparation)
Undergraduate – Bachelor’s Degree (typically 3 years)
Postgraduate – Master’s Degree (1 year), Doctorate (PhD)
Key highlights:
Shorter study duration compared to many other countries
Qualifications recognized worldwide
Flexible, in-depth, and specialized academic programs
The UK is home to many universities ranked in the Top 100 worldwide, such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, and UCL.
All institutions are subject to strict quality assurance by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
Bachelor’s degree: 3 years (compared to 4 years in many countries)
Master’s degree: 1 year
This significantly reduces overall tuition and living expenses.
Students from over 150 countries worldwide
Strong focus on critical thinking, independent learning, and research skills
The Graduate Route visa allows international graduates to stay and work in the UK for 2 years, or 3 years for PhD graduates.
| Level of Study | Common Requirements |
|---|---|
| Secondary School | Completion of an equivalent grade level |
| Foundation / Pathway Program | High school graduation, GPA ~6.0+ |
| Bachelor’s Degree | GPA 6.5–7.0+ |
| Master’s Degree | Bachelor’s degree completed, GPA 6.5–7.5+ |
Portfolio (e.g. design, fine arts, creative disciplines)
Work experience (e.g. MBA, management-related programs)
IELTS UKVI or IELTS Academic
Common score requirements:
Foundation / Pathway programmes: 5.0 – 5.5
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s): 6.0 – 6.5
Postgraduate (Master’s): 6.5 – 7.0
If students do not meet the IELTS requirement, they can enroll in a Pre-sessional English course offered by the university.
Students are required to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover:
First-year tuition fees
Living expenses as required by UKVI:
London: approximately £1,334 per month
Outside London: approximately £1,023 per month
Financial evidence period:
Funds must be maintained for at least 28 consecutive days.
In some cases, financial requirements may be reduced or waived if the applicant has a strong profile.
Possibly, but not for all applicants.
Visa interviews are usually:
Conducted online
Interview questions typically focus on:
Study plan
Reasons for choosing the course and university
Understanding of the chosen programme
Applicants with clear documentation and a well-structured study plan generally have a lower chance of being interviewed.
After graduation, students may apply for the Graduate Route visa:
2 years for Bachelor’s or Master’s graduates
3 years for PhD graduates
Graduates may later switch to a long-term work visa if they meet the requirements.
Some occupations are on the Shortage Occupation List, such as:
Information Technology
Engineering
Healthcare
Permanent settlement depends on:
Occupation
Salary level
Work experience
Immigration policies at the time of application
The UK student visa is officially known as the UK Student Visa, administered by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). This is a mandatory visa for international students enrolling in long-term study programmes in the United Kingdom.
The UK Student Visa allows international students to:
This visa applies to the following programmes:
You are required to apply for a UK Student Visa if you:
For courses shorter than 6 months, students may apply for a Short-term Study Visa. However, this visa does not permit part-time work and cannot be extended within the UK.
To be granted a UK Student Visa, applicants must meet the following conditions:
Foundation programmes: GBP 10,000 – 15,000
Undergraduate programmes: GBP 12,000 – 25,000
Master’s programmes: GBP 13,000 – 30,000
London: GBP 12,000 – 15,000 per year
Outside London: GBP 9,000 – 12,000 per year
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