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Study in United Kingdom

Tuition, visas, work rights, and settlement options explained.

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Why You Should Study In UK

The UK is one of the oldest and most established study destinations, with globally recognised universities and a structured academic system. Cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, and Nottingham provide very different types of student experience, and many courses are built to fit tighter timelines, with many taught master's degrees completed in just one year. Many students choose the UK because it has an academic system that runs efficiently, and post-study pathways that can align with career goals. Many students choose the UK for reputation, faster timelines, and straightforward processes, but costs can add up quickly if decisions are rushed or unclear.

This page helps you understand how studying in the UK really works so you can decide if this fits your goals, budget, and expectations.

This page helps you decide:


  • Which UK cities are affordable for you
  • What studying and working during school looks like
  • How to approach costs before jumping in
  • What to consider before paying a deposit
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Who UK is best for

Solo students

Solo students

Solo students who want a rapid master's route with tier-name universities


Career switchers

Career switchers

Career switchers who want a structured pathway with realistic strategies


People who need speed

People who need speed

People who need speed (especially for master's completion compared to other countries)


Students who need structured support

Students who need structured support

Students who need structured support and want to know what to prepare in advance


What it actually costs

Tuition range

Commonly £15k–£30k/year (programme type affects this)

Maintenance funds (living costs)

Maintenance funds (living costs): At least £12k–£15k/year (London vs cities like Birmingham, Glasgow. Early planning matters when calculating budgets for your child/partner per month)

Visa fees

Visa fees: £490+

Living cost estimate

Living costs: Typically £800–£1,200/month depending on city and lifestyle (excl. rent)

Note: We'll confirm your exact budget based on your city, school, and family size during your consultation.

Key things to note

  • Brexit rights: Term-time can enable care under NHS, this is a major planning point for families
  • Study rights: Students can work 20 hrs/wk in term, full-time in breaks
  • Dependants: Dependant eligibility depends heavily on course level/type. (Ex: it's not a giving given, many students choose the UK specifically to qualify for Graduate Route)
  • Post-study: Can often stay with Graduate Route visa but can alter depending on course completion
  • Post-study options: The Graduate Route adds no pathway options (2–3 years depending on level studied, (eligibility depends on the course and requirements are strict)

Schools / regions

We'll help you decide the best university that fit your budget

  • It really matters how you decide based on
  • City affordability
  • The university choice
  • Course alignment
  • Greater vs smaller R1
Key things to note

How Shuri supports you end-to-end

Timeline:

Profile review (budget, background, dependants, timelines)

Country and school pathway planning

Document and application support

Visa readiness and submission guidance

Pre-departure planning (housing, guidance and initial plan)

Are you ready to plan this properly?

We help you choose the right country, school and pathway based on your real situation.

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