Year: 2010

It seems new regulations on student visas is nearing, yet there haven’t been been any major changes after Aug 12, 2010 ( To See the Recent Changes Click Here New Tier 4 English Requirements from Today), early in the year work restrictions imposed on below degree level programmes. Immigration minister Damian Green, Today reveled that his main […]

The Last Week the buzz was about University Clarence(University Entrance) and this week it is on GCSE, I hope the links below will be worth to explore – Rushdy The BBC Q&A: Squeeze on university places GCSE results: one-in-10 sitting exams early European Universities and BeyondUK Native students are looking overseas for Higher Education, Click […]

Investigations led to the discovery of colleges that were allegedly selling English language qualifications. The examination watchdog, Ofqual, found that certificates were being issued with “virtually no training or learning taking place and with insufficient rigour in the assessment process”. According to The Times, one such college — grandly named Oxford College of Management Sciences […]

UK Immigration has already made a number of significant changes to the UK tier 4 visa scheme for students including changes to the English language requirements: If you wish apply for student visas under Tier 4 (General) from Today or after 12 August 2010 for courses below NQF Level 6 you must be with English […]

I find below article is in harmony with this site theme, it is US context, still many lessons are universal, it is not a master piece of research, it is just some sort of insight and news yet it is worth to read and ponder – Rushdy Razak It sounds like an oxymoron, or at […]

The TVU which was granted university status in 1992, has been granted permission by Privy Council to officially change its name to the ‘University of West London’.The university website reports that the new name will be introduced across the University this October accompanied by a new brand and logo. This will coincide with the installation […]

A review of student visas is to be held after the number of students coming to the UK rose by one third last year, BBC ReportsHome Office figures show the level of non-EU students coming to Britain increased by more than 75,000 to about 300,000 in the 12 months to March.To Read Further Click Here

Are you planning on studying in the UK but unsure of the visa process? What is a CAS and do you need one when applying for a UK study visa? What are the average expenses when studying in the UK? What are the minimum funds you need to show when applying for your study visa? To […]

Analysis by the University and College Union concluded that 22,584 jobs – academic and otherwise – would be lost. It warned that the quality of students’ university experience would be reduced. Chancellor George Osborne announced in last month’s Budget that government departments whose budgets are ring-fenced would face spending cuts of 25%. This includes the […]

According to UKBA’s latest news release it says – If you are in the UK in one of the following categories and are applying to extend your stay in Tier 1 (General), you will need to score 95 points: Tier 1 (General) Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Writers, Composers and Artists Self-Employed Lawyers If you are in […]