Am I eligible to study abroad after a gap of about fifteen years in UK?

Yes, a fifteen year gap does not disqualify you from a UK master's degree; postgraduate admissions are far more flexible than undergraduate ones and do not follow a strict universal cutoff. Admissions teams often view your gap positively if it is backed by real professional growth. What matters most is how well you explain and document those years.

What You Must Prepare To Prove You Are A Genuine Student

Universities Known To Be Flexible With Long Gaps

• Coventry University, Ulster University, and Bangor University are known to weigh corporate experience heavily when evaluating long study gaps.
• If a university does not offer direct entry, pathway providers can place you into a foundation or pre-master course that guarantees progression into a partner university.
• Highly selective Russell Group universities may still expect closer academic continuity, so target mid-tier and modern universities first if your gap is a concern.

My Advice

Start your statement of purpose by writing one paragraph connecting your last fifteen years of work directly to the specific master's you want, then have your counsellor review it before you touch the university application. Gather your salary slips and experience letters now so you are not scrambling for documents once an offer comes through.