Study In UK's Top Universities - Requirement, Eligibility & Steps To Apply For January 2023 Intake.pdf

A UK education degree opens doors wherever you go in the world. The country is unanimously
hailed as a paradise for higher education.
Being home to the world-best universities, the UK is one of the countries that offer a wide
variety of courses to choose from, along with globally esteemed degrees that put you up for a
high-paying job.
The UK has two primary intakes, September and January, whereas few universities also offer the
April intake.
So, if the UK is your dream study destination and you are looking for admission in the upcoming
intake in UK universities, you have come to the right place!
Here in this blog, we are going to discuss the second most popular intake – the January intake
and provide you a complete list of top universities to apply for the January intake for Indian
students.
Later in the blog, we will also look at how you can apply for January intake universities in the UK
and the list of the required documents.
Why study in the UK?

If you are wondering about “why international students prefer to study in the UK”, a closer look
at some aspects may help.
The UK is one of the most popular global educational hubs known for top-class educational
institutions, vibrant campuses, multicultural communities, and cultural attractions.
Welcoming and culturally diverse with a higher quality of life, the UK is an ideal destination for
higher education due to its;
● Top Ranked Universities
● Easy Work Permits
● Variety of Courses
● Opportunities abound
What is January Intake?
In the UK, January intake is the second most popular intake for international students to begin
their studies after September intake.
Although there are fewer courses offered in the January intake compare to the September
intake, the intake provides a chance for students who missed last year's September intake.
Also, the January intake is perfect for students who want some more time in completing their
pre-university education during the summers or to work on their applications and arrange
necessary financial resources.
What are some benefits of applying to UK universities in January?
January intake is also known as the spring intake in the UK. However, the choice of subjects in
the January intake gets limited, students who have delayed their studies to improve their IELTS
scores or want to apply for a specific program choose January intake.
Nonetheless, students desiring admission in January intake in UK universities get several
benefits, all of which have been listed below.
● Best time for students to apply for preparation courses
● Students get more time to work on college applications

● Options to choose the best courses
● Less Competitive
List of Top Universities offering January Intake
University of West London
The University of West London is a public research university established in 1860 in the UK. The
university has campuses in Ealing and Brentford, Greater London, and Reading, Berkshire.
The university comes in the top 10 universities in the UK for teaching quality and ranks in the
top 100 universities in the UK for the overall quality of research.
University of West London
List of Master's Programs that the University of West London offers in various fields:
● Business & Management
● Medicine & Health
● Arts, Design & Architecture
● Computer Science & IT
● Engineering & Technology
● Social Sciences
● Applied Sciences & Professions

● Law
● Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
● Education & Training
● Journalism & Media
● Natural Sciences & Mathematics
● Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
● Humanities
University of Lincoln
Origins back in 1861, the University of Lincoln is a public research university located in Lincoln,
England. Situated in the heart of a beautiful city, the university is placed among the top 20
universities for student satisfaction in the UK.
List of Master's Programs that the University of Lincoln offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences

● Humanities
● Agriculture & Forestry
● Law
University of Greenwich
Located in London and Kent, UK, the University of Greenwich is a public university that offers a
range of subjects including architecture, business, computing, mathematics, education,
engineering, humanities, maritime studies, natural sciences, pharmacy, and social sciences.
Known for its historic campuses, the university has received a Silver rating in the UK
government's Teaching Excellence Framework.
List of Master's Programs that the University of Greenwich offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences

● Law
● Humanities
University of Bedfordshire
Established in 1882, the University of Bedfordshire is a public research university with three
campuses in Bedfordshire and two in Buckinghamshire, England.
The university has ranked among the top 300 universities in the world under 50 years old in the
Young University rankings.
List of Master's Programs that the University of Bedfordshire offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences

● Law
● Humanities
University of the West of Scotland
The University of the West of Scotland is a large and modern public university founded back in
1897. The university has four campuses across the west and southwest of Scotland as well as a
campus in London, England.
The university is officially ranked among the top 600 universities worldwide by Times Higher
Education and in the top 150 universities worldwide
UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 of under 50 years old in Young
University Rankings
List of Master's Programs that the University of the West of Scotland offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences

● Law
University of East London
Started in 1898, the University of East London is a pioneering public university located in the
London Borough of Newham, England. The university has three campuses in Stratford and
Docklands.
The University of East London is ranked No.1 in the UK and No.2 in the world for addressing
inequalities by the Times Higher Education Global Impact Ranking, 2020. The university is
ranked in the world’s top 250 young Universities by Times Higher Education 2021.
List of Master's Programs that the University of East London offers in various fields:

● Social Sciences
● Law
● Humanities
Leeds Beckett University
Leed Beckett University is a modern, professional-based university in Leeds, West Yorkshire,
England. Origins back in 1824, it has campuses in Headingley and the city centre.
List of Master's Programs that Leeds Beckett University offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences

● Law
● Humanities
Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is a technical and public research university located in
South West London, England. It has campuses in and around Kingston, UK.
The institution is highly ranked in many factors. Ranked in the UK's top 50 in the Guardian
University Guide 2022, 3rd in the UK and top in London education, fashion and textiles, 7th in
the UK and top in London for pharmacy and pharmacology, sports science and journalism,
publishing and public relations and also top in London for biosciences, nursing and midwifery
List of Master's Programs that Kingston University offers in various fields:

● Social Sciences
● Humanities
● Law
Imperial College London
Established in 1907 by royal charter, the Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine
is a reputed public research university in London. Imperial College London comes in one of the
top-ranked universities.
List of Master's Programs that Imperial College London offers in various fields:

● Social Sciences
● Humanities
London Business School
Founded in 1964, London Business School is a leading global business school in London. The
business school has two dynamic campuses in two extraordinary cities and it is consistently
ranked amongst the world's best business schools.
List of Master's Programs that London Business School offers in various fields:
● Law
● Social Sciences
Aston University

Aston University is one of the leading career-focused universities situated in the city centre of
Birmingham, England.
The university is ranked in the top 30 for 'Graduate Prospects in the UK and is also ranked in the
2020 Guardian University of the Year.
List of Master's Programs that Aston University offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences
● Humanities
● Law
Coventry University

Established in 1843, Coventry University is a public research university in Coventry, England. The
university is ranked 13th and is also recognized as the country's top modern university in the
Guardian University Guide 2019.
List of Master's Programs that Coventry University offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences
● Humanities
● Law
University of Leicester

The University was founded in 1921. The public research university is based in Leicester, England
with its main campus in the south of the city centre.
It is ranked 23rd out of 766 universities in the world and 4th in the UK in the Times Higher
Education (THE) Impact Ranking.
List of Master's Programs that the University of Leicester offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences
● Humanities
● Law
Royal Holloway University

Formed in 1985, Royal Holloway is a university ranked in the top four universities in London and
the top 25 in the UK.
With the campus located west of Egham, the university is considered one of the best
universities in the UK.
List of Master's Programs that the Royal Holloway University of London offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences
● Humanities
Anglia Ruskin University

Founded by William John Beamont in 1858, Anglia Ruskin University is a leader in the Arts and
Education.
The university is located in East Anglia, United Kingdom, and has campuses at the heart of four
exciting cities: Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and London.
The university is ranked among the top 40 UK universities in the Times Higher Education.
List of Master's Programs that Anglia Ruskin University offers in various fields:
● Social Sciences
● Humanities
● Law

Six steps to study in the UK in January 2023 intake
The six steps outline for UK institutions with January entry for postgraduate and undergraduate
courses.
Step 1 – Shortlisting Universities
The first step is to shortlist universities and colleges you wish to enroll in while ensuring they
offer admission in the January intake.
Shortlist degrees or disciplines you want to pursue from universities and colleges that you have
shortlisted
Look out for the scholarship opportunities and financial aids offered by the universities and
colleges while shortlisting.
Check the application deadline course you are interested in as well as the eligibility criteria.
Step 2 – Appear for standardized tests
Standardized tests are the most important eligibility requirements for the chosen courses and
universities.
General aptitude tests such as GRE and GMAT and language proficiency assessments such as
IELTS and TOEFL will be required for admission to universities and colleges in the UK.
Step 3 – Beginning of applications
The third step is to fill out and submit the application forms to all the shortlisted UK universities
to enroll in the January intake of 2023.
Fill out the application form with the appropriate information and required documents on the
website.

Most UK universities would require a letter of recommendation or statement of purpose.
Hence, submit letters of recommendation one month prior and a statement of purpose two to
three months before the deadline of the application submission date.
Step 4 – Acceptance letter and interviews
After the successful completion of the application forms submission, the universities and
colleges will contact you on the registered email ID.
So if you are interested to take the course, you must reply with a confirmation.
Notify the university as early as possible by sending a confirmation email and not waiting for the
deadlines to be pushed back.
Step 5 – Arrange your finances
Ensure your finances are arranged and settled. Research and study for scholarship opportunities
and financial aid offered by the universities and colleges and further apply for the appropriate
student loans to reduce the financial burden.
Step 6 – Visa Application
The final step is to apply for a UK student visa as soon as you receive the university’s acceptance
letter.
The visa application process is time-consuming, hence you should apply for a student visa at
least three months before the January intake begins.
What are the documents required for undergraduate & postgraduate students?
Documents required for undergraduate students,
● Copy of passport
● Copy of visa
● Academic documents
● Language proficiency certificates-IELTS, TOFEL, PTE
● A Certificate of Graduation
● Personal Statement

● Offer letter
● Referral letter
Documents required for postgraduate students,
● Certificate of undergraduate degree
● Research
● Certificate of postgraduate degree
● Research proposal
● Previous UK education history
● Previous CAS letters
● Copy of the previous visa
● Confirmation of enrolment
Time to fly in January 2023
For students who missed sending their applications in September intake, January Intake 2023 is
a wonderful opportunity to pursue higher education in the UK.
Many top UK universities are offering popular courses related to business and management,
engineering and technology, and more for the January intake.
So you all must check the top listed universities above, their available courses, and admission
requirements with visa deadlines for the January intake.
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