Destination guide
Study in the United Kingdom.
One-year Master's degrees make the UK the fastest postgraduate route in the English-speaking world, which also makes it one of the cheapest once living costs are counted.
- Main intake
- September (Jan at many)
- Student visa
- Student Route visa
- Funding
- Partial awards; Chevening, Commonwealth
At a glance
The essentials
What to know before you apply.
01
Typical intakes
September is the main intake; many universities add a January start. Competitive courses close early, so applying in the autumn before matters.
02
Funding outlook
University scholarships are usually partial. Chevening and Commonwealth awards are the significant fully funded routes and are highly competitive. PhD funding is more often tied to a specific supervisor or project.
03
Visa route
Student Route visa. Requires a CAS from your university and evidence of funds held for a set period before you apply.
Official source: Student visa (GOV.UK)Rules and funding change often. This page was last reviewed in November 2026. Always confirm requirements with the official source before you apply.
How we help
Shortlist, funding and visa, for the United Kingdom.
Shortlist
Navigator matches you to programs in the United Kingdom against real applicant data, so the list fits your profile and budget.
Explore NavigatorFunding
It finds the funding you actually qualify for, by country and program, and our counselors help you apply for it.
Admissions consultingVisa
We walk the Student Route visa route step by step, from document checklists to interview practice. The embassy decides; we prepare you thoroughly.
Visa consulting
Tests you may need.
Most universities ask for proof of English, and some programs ask for the GRE, GMAT or SAT. See the score guides.
Where you apply from matters.
Funding routes, visa scrutiny and credential recognition all differ by where you start.
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