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UK undergraduate teaching is characterized by a high level interaction between students and academics and by a focus on the needs of individual student. Most bachelor degree courses are of three years (except in Scotland where it is of four years) only. More than sixty UK institutions offer fee discounts or bursaries under the Undergraduate Vocational Scholarships Scheme (UVSS) UK higher education is quality assured by government-supported agencies and stringent assessment mechanisms.
You can choose from variety of subjects and courses, Combined and Honors. For certain subjects you can opt for a 'sandwich course' which is a four year course with the third year spent in working or training in field. UK degree program incorporate the most up-to-date subject developments, underpinned by institutions' commitment to research. You can work 20 hours during term time and full time vacations.
All international students staying in the UK for a period of six months or more qualify for free or subsidized healthcare through the National Health Service (NHS).

Application - Courses - Duration - Cost - Requirements

Application Procedure

The Universities Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) co-ordinates application for undergraduate courses in the UK. This means that you only need to fill up ONE UCAS application form. You can apply only to a maximum of six courses. You will be required to send your completed form to UCAS who will forward it to the institutions you are applying to. You also have the option of applying online through "International Apply".
Please keep in mind the following deadlines: 15 October: Deadline for UCAS application to Oxford and Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry and veterinary.

15 January: Deadline for all other applications.

30 June: All applications that are received after this date are put into 'Clearing' (Art and Design courses have separate deadlines)

Visit www.ucas.com for more information

A few institutions may also require you to fill up their own application form in addition to the UCAS form.

Courses

As in India, undergraduate degrees in the UK are usually called Bachelor degrees. Qualifications vary in title from one institution to another so you can look at the course content before deciding on the right course.

Higher National Diploma (HND) courses are also very popular with students. These are more 'vocational' in the nature and take two years to complete. It is usually possible to top-up to a degree by studying for another year or two. This route is usually more cost effective than the degree route and may suit students who want to improve on their academic standard.

The UK offers 'Foundation Degree ' that are two year courses and provide a more flexible option for career-minded students to gain practical and academic skills. These courses are available for students who do not qualify for direct admission to degree courses.

Duration

Bachelor degree courses: Three or four years

Higher National Diplomas (HND): Two years

Access or Foundation courses: Usually one year

Cost

Studying in the UK involves two kinds of costs: Tuition fee and the living costs. The costs vary for different subjects. The 'average' tuition fee per annum is estimated to be:

Arts: £6,250 to £7,650

Science: £ 6,500 to £9,700

Clinical: £6,960 to £18,000

Living cost per annum is £7,000 to £8000

Requirements

Most UK institution accepts Indian school leaving qualifications(especially from the two main national boards. The Central Boards of Secondary Education and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) for admission to undergraduate courses. The state board are considered on a case to case basis.

You will need to meet the minimum-marks requirement and this varies between subjects and institutions. Most institution will accept aggregate percentage of at least 60% and above.

Institution will consider other factors such as extra-curricular activities, relevant part time work experience and the quality of your applications. Your personal statements and the reference from your principal/teacher are also very important.