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Does getting an LLM abroad automatically let me practise as a solicitor in England and Wales?

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No, an LLM alone does not qualify you to practise as a solicitor in England and Wales. You must still pass both SQE1 and SQE2 assessments and complete two years of qualifying work experience, regardless of holding an LLM from any university.

What tips will help me land a good part-time job in the UK?

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Choose part-time roles that align with your degree or future career rather than picking anything available, and start searching as soon as you arrive in the UK rather than waiting. Build genuine connections in your industry through networking, since many good openings come through people, not public listings.

Does my UK Graduate visa always last exactly 2 years?

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No, the UK Graduate visa does not always last exactly 2 years. That duration applies only to applications made on or before 31 December 2026. Applications from 1 January 2027 get 18 months instead, while PhD and doctoral graduates continue receiving 3 years regardless of their application date.

What are the tuition and living cost ranges for undergraduate study in the UK, Italy, and the UAE, and what are they known for?

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Italy is the most affordable of the three at EUR900 to EUR4,000 public university tuition a year, the UK runs GBP15,000 to GBP38,000, and the UAE sits between AED30,000 and AED120,000. Italy leads in design and engineering, the UK in academic prestige, and the UAE in proximity to India.

Is TOEFL iBT accepted by every university in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland?

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Yes, according to ETS, TOEFL iBT scores are accepted by 100 percent of universities in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Ireland. This sits within its broader acceptance of more than 13,500 institutions worldwide, so older country-by-country counts no longer apply.

Will my UK Graduate Route visa duration change if I am a PhD graduate applying after January 2027?

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No, if you are a PhD or doctoral graduate, your UK Graduate Route visa duration does not change; you continue to receive 3 years. This differs from Bachelor's and Master's graduates, whose visa length drops from 2 years to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027.

Can I average my work hours across different weeks under my UK student visa?

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No, it is illegal to average your work hours across different weeks under a UK student visa. The Home Office defines each week strictly from Monday to Sunday, so you must stay within 20 hours weekly on a degree-level course, or 10 hours on a below-degree-level course, every week.

What will the UK National Living Wage be for workers aged 21 and over from 1 April 2026?

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From 1 April 2026, the UK National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is GBP 12.71 per hour, while workers aged 18 to 20 earn GBP 10.85 per hour. Older student pay figures below this rate are now below the legal minimum for most workers.

All Questions (5,176)

What are the typical starting salaries and career opportunities for a Master's in Physiotherapy graduate in the UK?

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Can you share the essential information about studying in the UK for my January master's intake here?

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What are the typical starting salaries and career paths I can expect after graduating with a UK Master's in Arts and having 6 years of work experience?

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Does my 9.1 GPA in Commerce and 36 months of work experience meet the admission requirements for master's programs in the UK?

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Can I use my relevant internship experience to strengthen my profile for university admissions in Ireland, Australia, USA, and UK, and also for my visa application?

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Do I need to take the GMAT for a Master's degree in Ireland, Australia, the USA, or the UK, or is it only required for MBA programs?

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Is Ireland more affordable and less crowded than the UK for Indian students?

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Can I apply for computer science master's programs in the UK with a four-year bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence and a strong academic record?

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What are the general steps to apply for a PhD program in the UK or Canada?

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How can I plan my transition from studying a globally recognized master's in Artificial Intelligence in the UK to eventually living and working in New York?

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What are the typical minimum overall bachelor's degree and English language proficiency test scores required for master's programs at UK universities?

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Which country should I target for the highest average MBA salary, USA, UK, Canada, Switzerland, or Australia?

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When can I start the admission process in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Germany, and UAE to discuss my plans with my parents and brother?

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What other master's courses in biological sciences are available in the UK and UAE, besides genetics, genomics, or molecular biology?

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What are the entry requirements for a PhD in Law in the UK, given I have a Master's in Law with a 7.2 GPA and 12 years of work experience?

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What are the approximate entry-level salaries for fresh marketing graduates in the UAE, India, and the US, UK, Canada?

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Can I use a reference letter from my workplace instead of a university professor for my application to a UK university, given that I have substantial work experience?

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Can I get a fully funded scholarship for my master's in the UK or UAE despite having two backlogs and preferring an IELTS waiver?

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What is the minimum CGPA I need to have for most UK scholarships to be eligible?

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What are the tuition fees and payment schedules for UK master's programs at the University of Brighton and the University of York?

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