This might come as a surprise to many of you, but it is possible for Indian students to study in the U.K. without IELTS. In order to obtain a U.K. study visa without IELTS, universities in the U.K., mainly consider your Class XII English score.
To cut to the chase, you can apply for U.K. student visa if you have secured a minimum of 70% in Class XII English. Upper age limit for UK student visa is 35 years. Universities prefer candidates with less or no career gap at all.
Following are the prominent U.K. universities offering admission to Indian students without IELTS.
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of Greenwich
- Middlesex University
- Oxford Brookes University
- De-Montfort University
- University of Sunderland
- University of the West of England
- Teesside University
- University of East London
- University of South Wales
How Can You Apply?
The U.K. student visa application process can be sometimes daunting, so it is advisable get assistance from a qualified overseas education consultant.
You need to get the following documents in scanned format (JPEG or PDF).
● Passport (first two pages)
● Resume/CV
● 10th mark sheet
● 12th mark sheet
● Bachelors mark sheets (consolidated marks memo, provisional certificate and individual memos)
● IELTS/TOEFL score card
● Letter of Recommendation - 2
● Statement of Purpose
Ealoor Study Abroad is directly led by British Council Qualified Education Agent - Ref. GAL/16516. We do not charge any service fee for the processing. To start your UK student visa application without IELTS, click here.
One thing to note here is that this scheme is not applicable for nursing courses. In that case, most universities ask an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0). An exception is possible if you have secured 65% for Class XII English (CBSE stream only).
Are There Any Intakes Before Fall 2020?
Yes. Admissions are open for May/ June/ July 2020 intakes at the following universities.
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Bolton
- University of Salford
- Coventry University
- University of West London
University of Bedfordshire is a public university in England, United Kingdom. It is close to London only 30 minutes by train / bus. It has 4 campuses - Luton, Bedford, Putteridge Bury and Milton Keynes. So, if you are looking to study in London without clearing IELTS this is an optimal choice. Indian students who scored minimum 70% in English at class XII are exempted from IELTS for both UG and PG courses.
The University of Bolton is a public university in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. You can apply without IELTS if you have secured at least 70% for English in Class XII.
Coventry University is in the city of Coventry, England. It has two campuses. The main campus is in Coventry city centre and other campus is located in the heart of London’s financial district. IELTS can be waived off if the student has 65% or above in English in HSC.
The University of West London is a public university in the United Kingdom which has campuses in Ealing and Brentford in Greater London, as well as in Reading, Berkshire. In order to apply without IELTS, you need to secure at least 70% for Class XII English.
