The perfect UK

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Capital: London
Largest city: London
Major language: English
Currency: Pound sterling 
Britain is a constitutional monarchy. That means it is a country governed by a King or a Queen who accepts the advice of a parliament. It is also a parliamentary democracy. That is, it is a country whose government is controlled by a parliament that has been elected by the people.

There are plenty of opportunities for the following professions in the UK.

• Medical practitioners
• Nurses
• Health services and public health professionals
• Sports Therapists
• Nutritionists
• Physiotherapists
• Counsellors
• Veterinary nurses
• Veterinarians
• Laboratory technicians
• Civil engineers
• Architects
• Mechanical engineers
• Electrical engineers
• Electronics engineers
• Design and development engineers
• Production and process engineers
• Environmental engineers
• Software engineers
• Programmers and software development professionals
• IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
• Programmers and software development professionals
• Web design and development professionals
• Quality control and planning engineers
• Information technology and communications professionals – cyber security specialists
• Operations Managers
• Business analysts
• Human resources and industrial relations officers
• Office administrative, support staff
• Public administration and defence staff
• Chemical scientists – only jobs in the nuclear industry
• Biological scientists and biochemists
• Physical scientists – engineering geologist, hydrogeologist, geophysicist
• Physical scientists – geophysicist, geoscientist, geologist, geochemist
• Social and humanities scientists – only archaeologists
• Teachers, lecturers, professors
• Researchers
• Financial managers
• Actuaries, economists and statisticians – only bio-informaticians and informaticians
• Legal and accounting services staff
• Social workers
• Residential care activities and managers
• Senior care workers
• Retail buyers/merchandisers
• Salespeople
• Marketers
• Arts officers, producers and directors
• Graphic designers
• Creatives
• Designers
• Writers
• Game designers

These are some of the Job sites in the UK.

• Linkedin Indeed
• Totaljobs
• Reed
• Monster Glassdoor Stackoverflow CV-Library
• WikiJob
• Adzuna
• CWJobs
• Guardian Jobs
• WorkInStartups

These are some of the Recruitment agencies in the UK.

• Huntress Group
• Propel
• Nolan Recruitment
• Silicon Milk Roundabout
• Adecco UK
• Deerfoot IT Recruitment 
• Michael Page UK
• Hays UK
• Robert Half UK
• EMR Recruitment
• Pearls International
• Handle Recruitment
• Morgan Hunt
• Brite Recruitment
• La Source International Recruitment
• IT Recruit UK
• LJB & Co Construction Recruitment
• Hyper Recruitment Solutions
• Search Consultancy
• Randstad UK
• Manpower UK

Routes to the UK

1) Study Route:

• Securing an Admission to the UK University
• Get a Student Visa Tier-4 Visa
• Students of Tier-4 Visa can work for up to 20 hours per week and full time during summer and Christmas holidays
• An internship will not only provide money but will also help to improve your resume
• This is another important part of how to get Permanent Residency in the UK (working while studying)
• Getting Employed – The Post Study Work Visa (PSW in short) in the UK allows international students to stay in the United Kingdom even after their graduation for at least 2 years so that they may find work over there
• The Tier-5 (graduate visa) is a work visa for Tier-4 student visa holders to undergo professional training or work experience
• And afterward, their goal will be transit into a general work visa Tier-2 Work Visa
• After 5 years of completing a graduate job, a person can apply for the  “indefinite leave to remain (ILR) Visa” ILR
• A stable income along with a full-time job, good moral conduct with no criminal record will help in securing the ILR visa
• People also have to pass the Knowledge of Life in the UK test and a recognized English Language test
• The entire process of obtaining the ILR visa can take up to 6 months

2) Job Route:

Tier 2 Skilled worker visa. The occupations that are listed on the Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List can apply to work in the UK on a long-term basis. This is a points-based visa and applicants must score a minimum of 70 points to get this visa.

You will need to have:

• A valid passport
• A job offer with Job Occupation Code and a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) reference number from your employer
• Job Title and appropriate salary that meets the Minimum Salary threshold
• English Language Test Score – passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider like IELTS or PTE. If you have a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English then you’ll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD.
• Proof of funds to support yourself and any dependants while in the UK
• Health certificate for tuberculosis with test results
• Criminal record certificate (Police clearance)

3) ‘High Potential Individual’ visa:

• This visa allows you to enter the UK to work without having a job offer. This is an unsponsored visa route under the UK points-based immigration system. This means UK employers won’t need a sponsor licence to employ a High Potential Individual who is in the UK or planning to come to the UK to work. This option is open to those who have graduated from an Ivy League or top global university in a STEM subject and it will allow overseas students to work in the country for at least two years.
• Look for a job and obtain a work permit with a valid job offer
• Afterwards, individuals will have the flexibility to switch jobs or employers and it will also allow eligible individuals to extend their visa and settle in the UK, subject to meeting specific requirements

4) Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR):

Below is a list showing the length of time you must spend in the UK on various visas to be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR):

• Marriage or unmarried partner to UK citizen: 2 years
• Lawful stay on any basis (long stay): 10 years
• Unlawful stay: 14 years
• Tier 1 and Tier 2 work permit: 5 years
• Investor, sportsperson, business owner, arts: 5 years
• Ancestry: 5 years

INFORMATION RELATED TO EDUCATION IN THE UK:

British universities are divided according to the year they have been founded, as follows:

• Old universities – founded during the 12th and 13th century; the oldest university is the University of Oxford
• Red-brick universities – founded in the late 19th century in the big industrial cities of the UK
• New universities – established after 1992

Check this site: https://www.ucas.com/

UNDERGRADUATE/BACHELOR’S DEGREE:

Top Universities in the UK for Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree programs:

• Oxford University
• Imperial College
• Kingston University
• Royal Holloway University
• University of Manchester
• University College London
• University of Southampton
• St. Andrew’s University
• Bristol University
• Brunel University
• University of Cambridge
• University of Leeds
• London School of Economics
• University of Warwick
• University College Birmingham

Basic Entry requirements for Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree programs:

• The candidate must have finished their 10+2 education from a recognised board of education in India with the minimum grades required by the university of choice.
• You must submit IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or other language proficiency results
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) and
• Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

Check these scholarships for Undergraduate/Bachelors degree programs:

• Bristol University Think Big Scholarships
• The Denys Holland Scholarship
• University of Westminster Full International Scholarships
• The University of Strathclyde Scholarship
• University of Manchester International Excellence
• Goa Education Trust Scholarships
• British Council GREAT Scholarships
• Inlaks Scholarships

POSTGRADUATE/MASTER’S/GRADUATE DEGREE:

Top Universities in the UK for Postgraduate/Master’s/Graduate degree programs:

• University of Oxford
• University of Cambridge
• Imperial College London
• University College London
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• University of Edinburgh
• King’s College London
• University of Manchester
• University of Warwick
• University of Bristol

Basic Entry requirements for Postgraduate/Master’s/Graduate degree programs:

• Second class or First class in Bachelors
• Work experience (mainly required for management programs)
• GRE or GMAT score (varies with the program)
• Academic transcript
• Certificate of graduation
• Certificate of English proficiency – IELTS/TOEFL/PTE Test/Other
• Personal statement
• Reference letters
• CV (if applicable)

Check these scholarships for Postgraduate/Master’s/Graduate degree programs:

• The Gates Cambridge Scholarships
• Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University
• British Chevening Scholarships
• Clarendon Fund Scholarships
• Bristol University Think Big Scholarships
• University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships
• UWE Chancellor’s Scholarships for International Students
• Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships
• JRC Fuwaku Scholarship at the University of London
• The University of Dundee Scotland
• The University of Warwick MA Scholarship Sociology Departmental
• The University of Strathclyde Scholarship
• Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship
• British Council GREAT Scholarships
• Scotland Saltire Scholarships
• Felix Scholarship

PhD DEGREE:

Top Universities in the UK for PhD degree programs:

• University of Oxford
• University of Cambridge
• Imperial College London
• University College London
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• University of Edinburgh
• King’s College London
• University of Manchester
• University of Warwick
• University of Bristol
• University of Glasgow
• University of Birmingham
• Queen Mary University of London
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton
• University of York
• Lancaster University
• Durham University
• University of Nottingham
• University of Leeds

Basic Entry requirements for PhD degree programs:

• To pursue PhD in UK, an undergraduate degree is a minimum requirement, while many require a master’s degree
• Students need to submit a research proposal to the department they wish to undertake their study
• The proposal should outline what students intend their research to investigate, how it relates to other existing and currently undergoing research in their field and what methods they intend to use to carry out their research
• Second class or First class in Bachelor/Master degree
• Work experience (mainly required for management programs)
• GRE or GMAT score (varies with the program)
• Academic transcript
• Certificate of graduation
• Certificate of English proficiency – IELTS/TOEFL/PTE Test/Other
• Personal statement
• Reference letters
• CV (if applicable)

Check these scholarships for PhD degree programs:

• The University of Strathclyde Scholarship
• JRC Fuwaku Scholarship at the University of London
• Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships
• Clarendon Fund Scholarships at University of Oxford
• Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships
• The University of Strathclyde Scholarship
• Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship
• Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships (CWIT)
• Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships
• The Global Study Awards
• Erasmus Mundus