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UK PHD ASA

Overview

There are a number of scholarship, fellowship and fee weaver option provided by the Universities. Some of the student aspirants are not aware of them. 

Under PhD ASA, Opulentus helps the students to find out the different options available with universities.  We assist the students with Scholarship and Assistant ship support provided. The tuition fee for pursuing higher studies in the UK or other foreign countries is high, all the students look for fee waivers of some kind. The introduction of PhD ASA is an initiative by Opulentus to help people get such waivers.

Different Types of Grants

Fellowships

Fellowships are grants given to students who are pursuing graduate, post graduate and research studies.  Students receive these grants from universities, institutions, private organizations and in some cases from the government.

Assistantship

PhD students can take up Assistantship offered by the University for Practical Experience. Students with Teaching Assistantship get the job of teaching in classes and Research Assistantships deal with research related work.

Example:

PhD students working as Graduate Teaching Assistants [GTA] in the university attain formal designation and are counted as employees of the university. They have to accept all terms stated in the agreement, to have the benefit of all the privileges awarded by the university. They will receive money according to the terms and conditions mentioned in the agreement. Some GTA’s will get complete tuition fee covered and also will get a combined salary. Few GTA’s will receive maintenance grant of up to the full UK Research Council rate of £13,590 (2011-12 rate).

Scholarships

Scholarship is granted to student with excellent academics record. The scholarships are granted by university or a private source. Few scholarships are available to students with financial constraints. The university officials have the final authority over this decision. Scholarship could differ to each student depending upon their performance.

There are many scholarships plans like

• Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan 
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (DFID) 
• Colombo Plan Scholarships and Fellowships 

Tuition Fee Waiver

Universities offer tuition waivers in combination with a scholarship or Teaching/Research Associate ship. Students awarded with tuition fee waivers, will only have to pay fees for using library, laboratories and for other facilities.

On campus Jobs

Students can earn extra income by taking advantage of on campus jobs offered by the university, and there are no tuition waivers for on campus jobs.

We suggest students with the best form of fee waivers applicable for his/her profile, after going through their profile.

Process Flow Chart

Fees, Cost and Refund Policy

Our Service fee is Competitive & among the best in the industry. At any given time, our state-of-the-art Processing Centre processes over 5000 active cases from across the world. Your visa application is processed by the one of the best and experienced hands.

The Prices are standard across all our offices. We guarantee the lowest and most reasonable price for our services.

You may have to pay other costs, such as the costs of health assessments, English language tests, skill assessments and police certificates, if required.

Opulentus Duties

Opulentus offers advice and guidance for best possible documentation. We assist and guide you at each step till you get your visa.

• Expert advice on complete process stage wise
• Visa documentation*
• Provide you the document checklist stage-wise and assisting you with the requisites and the alternatives upon receiving the signed service agreement copy
• Provide documents samples and assist you with inputs wherever necessary
• Corresponding with the department, on your behalf, if required
• Post landing, traveling and settling assistance

Post Landing & Resettlement Services

Once the client receives his/her UK Domestic Worker Visa, Opulentus offers services for hassle free travel and stay.

• Complete orientation on relocation
• Accommodation and travel assistance
• Pick up at Airport – extra charges
• Information on various Indian communities
• Tips on how to settle and socialize with local crowd

Country Profile

United Kingdom is one of the most popular destinations for overseas people seeking migration.  The country has emerged as a multicultural hub for international business with booming economic sector.  The living and lifestyle of UK successfully attract many people from all over the globe to come and settle in the country.  People from more than 50 nations are residing in UK and more than 300 languages are spoken in the country.

 UK is a mixture of several Islands. It is bordered by four seas. The UK's climate varies greatly according to season and location, but on the whole can be described as mild climate.

UK has good universities and colleges for overseas students and the education system is also comparatively high. Work culture and environment is marvelous and people can have excellent career growth in the country. Apart from this, the country has amazing galleries; museums, restaurants, theatres and parks which are the enticing features catching attention of many foreign people. People can thoroughly enjoy their short visit and long duration stay in the country and the purpose can be anything.

Migration to UK for the purpose of work and study is points based system and the applicant needs to score certain points set by the country to be eligible.