Top Universities in UK for MS

There are many universities in the UK for MS courses, which are quite natural, considering that the United Kingdom is one of the world’s biggest educational hubs. You will be studying full-time one to two-year courses at the top universities in the UK for MS programs. You have to pay approximately INR 15-35 lakh per year in tuition fees for these programs in the country. 

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Leading Universities in the UK for MS programs

Here are some of the foremost universities in the UK for master’s courses: 

University Name	Status	Global QS Rankings (2022)	Popular Courses and Duration	Approx Annual Tuition Fee
University of Cambridge	Public	3	Masters in Corporate Law – 9 months M Phil in Economics – 1 year Master of Finance – 1 year	£29,885
University of Oxford	Public	2	Master’s in law and Finance – 10 months Master’s in public policy – 1 year MBA – 1 year Master’s in Taxation –  2 years	£24,760
University College London	Public	8	Master’s in Banking & Digital Finance – 1 year Master’s in Clinical Neuroscience – 1 year Master’s in Management – 1 year	£18,553
Imperial College London	Public	7	Master’s in Strategic Marketing – 1 year Master’s in Global Innovation – 21 months Design Master’s in Business Analytics – 1 year	£34,007
University of Bristol	Public	62	Master’s in Accounting & Finance – 1 year Master’s in Data Science – 1 year Master’s in Economics – 1 year	£16,489
University of Edinburgh	Public	16	Master’s in International Marketing – 1 year Master’s in International Human Resource Management – 1 year Accounting & Finance – 1 year	£26,791
London School of Economics and Political Science	Public	49	Master’s in Global Media & Communications – 2 years Master’s in Economics – 10 months Master’s in Human Resource & Organizations – 1 year	£22,661
University of Manchester	Public	27	Master’s in Commercial Project Management – 1 year Pollution & Environmental Control – 1 year	£24,710
King’s College London	Public	35	Master’s in Computer Science – 1 year Master’s in Finance Analysis – 1 year Master’s in International Marketing- 1 year	£21,628
University of Warwick	Public	61	MS Engineering Business Management – 1 year MS Data Analytics – 1 year	£23,703

University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is a collegiate public research university. It is the fourth-oldest surviving university in the world and the second-oldest in the English-speaking world, with an 800-year history. The university serves more than 18,000 students from various cultures and countries.

University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is located in and around Oxford’s medieval city center. The university has 44 halls and colleges, as well as over 100 libraries which makes it the UK’s largest library system. University of Oxford, being a modern, research-driven institution, has many advantages, including being ranked first globally for medicine and among the top 10 universities globally for life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanities.

University College London

University College London is the largest and oldest college known as ‘London’s Global University. It is ranked 8th globally (QS World University Rankings 2022) and 2nd in the UK for research power (2021 Research Excellence Framework). There are around 500 undergraduate degrees and over 650 master’s programs available at UCL.

Imperial College London

Imperial College London is one of the leading public research universities globally and the only university in the UK that focuses exclusively on science, engineering, business, and medicine. It is also among UK’s top colleges for employment prospects. Imperial graduates are reported to have the highest average starting salaries compared to any other university in the UK.

University of Bristol

The University of Bristol has an international reputation for high-quality education and research. It combines academic excellence with an independent, forward-thinking spirit. The University is in the UK’s top ten and 62nd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022). For graduate employability, it ranks joint seventh in the UK (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is a well-known teaching and research institution in Scotland, founded in 1583, making it one of the UK’s oldest institutions. It has a high academic reputation in medicine and science, being home to numerous discoveries and inventions such as anaesthetic, penicillin, and the telephone.

London School of Economics and Political Science

London School of Economics and Political Science specializes in the social sciences and is the UK’s most international university, with half of its 10,000 students abroad. Graduates of the university also have some of the highest starting incomes and employment rates.

University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is known for its groundbreaking discoveries and high-impact research with a global impact. This highly regarded university is well-known among foreign students for its teaching quality, employability prospects, and student experience. Students from 160 countries make it one of the country’s largest and most diverse student communities.

King’s College London

King’s College London was founded in 1829, making it England’s third oldest university. It has 12 Nobel Prize laureates among its alumni and current and former faculty and is spread across five campuses in central London with over 26,000 students enrolled currently.

University of Warwick

The University of Warwick is a British campus university located on Coventry’s outskirts and is considered one of the country’s best institutions. The University of Warwick was founded in 1965, and at present, it has more than 28,000 students from 147 countries enrolled.

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Applying for MS in the UK

Now that you have a list of universities in the UK for master’s courses, you should know the application procedure carefully. You may apply through the UCAS common portal though some universities also need direct applications through their websites. Here are the deadlines for applying at many popular universities: 

Name of the Institution	Timelines for Applying
University of Cambridge	December 2, January 6    Deadlines to apply for MS Courses- End of May
University of Oxford	October 15   Deadlines to apply for MS courses vary- December, January and March
University College London	April 26   Deadlines– late April for entry in September
Imperial College London	Medicine, related courses and programs from Oxford and Cambridge: October 15,   Deadline for the majority of programs: January 26
London School of Economics and Political Science	September
University of Bristol	Application accepted from October through Summer intake
University of Edinburgh	June 30 (Application before January 29 is recommended)
King’s College London	March 26   Deadline for most of the MS courses– March
University of Manchester	Rolling admission for most of the programs (check program-specific deadlines before applying, if any)
University of Warwick	There is no deadline to the application, but you should apply for the chosen course at the earliest to miss out the opportunity upon closure of your course once the seats are full.

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Reasons for Studying in the UK

Here are the main reasons why you should consider studying in the UK: 

• The UK is one of the most popular destinations to study abroad worldwide. It is known for offering the world’s highest-ranked universities in various fields with vast options in terms of courses and research programs alike. 
• The UK offers some of the best global student cities and average course tenures of one to two years, enabling students to complete their degrees faster than in many other countries. 
• The UK also offers a flourishing economy with great job opportunities and chances to earn starting salaries of INR 35 lakh per year and upwards. This will go up by roughly 30-40% with a few years of experience. 
• There are numerous grants and scholarships available for international students in the UK. 

Admission Requirements for MS Courses in Germany

You have to meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• 2:2 or 2:1 undergraduate degree in a related field. 
• GMAT/GRE scores. 
• Work experience for applying to management courses. 
• Research proposals for postgraduate research programs. 
• IELTS/TOEFL scores. 

Documents Needed

• SOP 
• Updated CV/Resume. 
• Academic Transcripts and mark sheets. 
• Standardized test (IELTS/TOEFL, GMAT/GRE) scores.
• LORs

Scholarship for Masters in the UK for Indian Students

You can enjoy studying for the cheapest master’s degree in the UK if you get the right scholarship option. There are many scholarship options to help you study abroad without any hassles. Some of them include: 

Name of the Institution	Name of the Scholarship	Scholarship Coverage
University of Cambridge	Trinity Hall – Mann Studentship for Sciences	INR 10-40 lakh
University College London	Alumni Scholarship	INR 10 lakh
Imperial College London	Stevenson Funds	INR 7.5 lakh
University of Oxford	Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies	Tuition + living costs
London School of Economics and Political Science	Hilde Himmelweit Scholarship	INR 2 lakh
King’s College London	Norman Spink Scholarship	INR 10 lakh
University of Manchester	GREAT Scholarship 2020	Coverage for tuition costs
University of Bristol	Think Big Postgraduate Scholarship	INR 5-20 lakh
University of Edinburgh	John Fisher High-Performance Scholarship	50% of the tuition costs
University of Warwick	WMG School Scholarship	Coverage for tuition costs

Most Popular Job Titles and Their Average Salaries in the UK

Job Title	Average Salary
Civil Engineer	£67,100
Project Manager	£79,200
Mechanical Engineer	£66,500
Electrical Engineer	£70,300
Computer Technician	£56,100
Software Developer	£68,400
Biomedical Engineer	£64,000
Data Analyst	£65,000
Software Engineer	£66,400
Product Development	£90,200

 

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