The qualifications and UK certificate attestation required vary depending on the course you wish to pursue. You must have gone to school for at least 12 years in your home country or the UK. You must also have pre-university qualifications that are the same as UK A-levels, Scottish Higher, or National Diplomas.
Entry requirements for undergraduate studies in the United Kingdom
- The HND requires qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, two Scottish Higher, a Higher National Certificate or BTEC National Diploma, or an international foundation year, as well as IELTS 5.5–6.0.
- For the foundation degree, you need qualifications that are the same as one or two UK A-levels, one or two Scottish Higher, a national diploma, or an international foundation year, as well as an IELTS score of 5.5–6.0.
- Qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, two or three Scottish Higher, a national diploma, or an international foundation year; and IELTS 5.5–6.0 for the Diploma of Higher Education
- Qualifications equivalent to two or three UK A-levels, three or four Scottish Higher, a Higher National Certificate or Diploma, a BTEC National Diploma, or an international foundation year; and IELTS 6.0–6.5 for degree programs
Postgraduate or MBA admission requirements
To start a postgraduate course in the UK, you must have an undergraduate degree from the UK or another country. Most courses require a first or good 2:1 (or the international equivalent) in a subject that is directly related, as well as an IELTS 6.5 level of English communication skills.
- Pre-Masters programmers require an undergraduate degree plus IELTS scores of 5.0–5.5.
- A bachelor’s degree plus IELTS 6.5–7.0 or a pre-masters course for a postgraduate certificate or diploma
- For a Master’s degree, you must have a first- or second-class undergraduate degree plus IELTS 7.0, or you must have completed a pre-course. master’s
- For an MBA, you must have a first degree, 2–3 years of business experience, and an IELTS score of 6.5–7.0.
- A master’s degree and IELTS scores of 6.5–7.0 are required for a Ph.D.
Documents that need to be attested before going to the UK for higher studies
Collecting documents to apply for admission can be time-consuming if you don’t have a comprehensive list of which documents to send in. Each document serves an important purpose and must be carefully prepared. The documents listed below must be sent in the order specified.
University application form completed
Every university has its own application form, which is available on the university’s website. Some universities, particularly management schools, have a separate application process for each department. If this is the case, specific application forms must be completed and submitted; otherwise, the university may reject or return the application. When the application period begins, all universities make the most recent application form available on their websites. Applicants must download and complete the form. If the university accepts online applications, the applicant should use them because they reach the university immediately and are processed more quickly. The name must be written exactly as it appears on the passport. If the most recent application form is not available online, it can be obtained from the college or university’s international office.
Statement of Purpose
SOP, or Statement of Purpose, is written differently for British universities than for American universities. The SOP for British universities serves as an introduction to you and your reasons for choosing the university and course. It must be precise and to the point. If the applicant is applying for multiple courses, the same SOP cannot be sent. SOPs cannot be copied from other applicants’ copies because these are checked for plagiarism. If caught, the application is rejected.
Reference Letters
Two letters of reference (LORs) are required by British universities, and these must be from the applicant’s most recent educational institution (college or school). If the applicant has some work experience, a letter from an immediate manager is required. These should be on the institute’s letterhead, sealed, and signed. These should be addressed specifically to a specific university. Both letters of recommendation cannot have the same text body. Specific formats are available on some university websites, and those formats must be followed. Self-written LOR is not permitted.
IELTS and TOEFL Score Sheets
If the applicant took English language ability tests, a photocopy of the original score sheet must be submitted. If the applicant has not appeared for it by the time the application is submitted, the date on which one intends to appear for it should be specified on the application form. The score sheet should be sent to the university as soon as the applicant receives it.
Photographs If requested, passport-size photographs should be attached.
Passport photocopy
Not every university needs you to send this document, but some may ask for copies of your passport. If the university requires additional documents from the applicant, they will issue a conditional offer letter, which means the applicant must meet certain conditions to receive an unconditional offer letter. If the documentation is complete and the university is pleased with the application, an unconditional offer letter is issued. With the help of attestation service agencies, the student can then start the process of getting a loan and taking care of other visa paperwork.