Higher education in England

Study in the UK for students from Uzbekistan

A bachelor’s in 3 years and a master’s in 1 year at universities in England. Here is what it costs, which IELTS score you need, how to get in after school in Uzbekistan and how the Student visa works — with figures from official sources.

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United Kingdom

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Tashkent

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London

bachelor’s per year: from £16,440
bachelor’s (master’s: 1 year): 3 years
for a bachelor’s: IELTS 6.0–⁠6.5
post-study work (Graduate visa): 18 months

Why · United Kingdom

Why students choose this country

01
A 3-year bachelor’s, a 1-year master’s
In England most bachelor’s programmes take 3 years and a master’s takes 1 year. Compared with a “4 + 2” route, that is two fewer years of tuition and rent. Many universities also offer a version with a year of work placement in a company.
02
Strong universities
The University of Southampton is a founding member of the Russell Group and 18th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2027. Loughborough University is 9th in the same guide and 203rd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Aston and Hull hold Gold, the top rating, in TEF 2023, the national review of teaching quality.
03
You can work while you study
On a Student visa, bachelor’s and master’s students can work up to 20 hours a week in term time and full time in the holidays. On a foundation year and other courses below degree level the limit is 10 hours a week.
04
Work after you graduate
Bachelor’s and master’s graduates can stay on a Graduate visa to work or look for work: 18 months if they apply on or after 1 January 2027, and 3 years after a PhD.
05
Discounts for students from Uzbekistan
The University of Lancashire automatically takes £2,000 a year off the fee for students from Uzbekistan. Other universities have scholarships too: up to £10,000 at Aston and £2,000 a year for high grades at LSBU. These are partial discounts: fully free study is rare.
06
A city to fit your budget
From London, where life costs the most, to Birmingham, Hull, Sunderland and Preston. For the visa you show £1,570 for each month of living costs in London and £1,203 elsewhere (from 30 November 2026).

Levels of study

Programmes and entry requirements

Ages are recommended: within these ranges admission and visas go most smoothly for students from Uzbekistan. If you are older, message us and we will look at your case.

Foundation

Foundation year

Cost: £17,750–⁠20,600 a year (Hull, University of Lancashire, 2026/27)
Duration: 1 year
Recommended age
Language and level: IELTS around 5.5 (depends on the university)
Requirements: School-leaving certificate (Year 11) with good grades. The usual route to year 1 of a bachelor’s for school leavers from Uzbekistan

Instead of a foundation year, some universities accept students into year 1 after one year at a university in Uzbekistan — for example LSBU and the University of Lancashire (60% or “qoniqarli” and above).

Bachelor’s

Bachelor’s degree

Cost: £16,440–⁠34,100 a year (excluding medicine)
Duration: 3 years (4 with a placement year)
Recommended age
Language and level: IELTS 6.0–⁠6.5
Requirements: A foundation year or one year at a university in Uzbekistan, a personal statement and references. You apply through UCAS

Master’s

Master’s degree

Cost: £16,740–⁠38,100 for the one-year programme (2026/27)
Duration: 1 year
Recommended age
Language and level: IELTS 6.0–⁠6.5 (higher for some programmes)
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree (60% or “qoniqarli” at the University of Lancashire), a CV, a personal statement and references

The main intake is in September; some programmes also start in January.

Universities · United Kingdom

Universities we help students get into

Southampton · Public research university, Russell Group

University of Southampton

Foundation
Bachelor’s
Master’s

A founding member of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities. Business, economics, law, computer science, engineering and medicine. The main Highfield campus is in Southampton on the south coast of England.

Bachelor’s: £26,800–⁠34,100 a year (excluding medicine)
Master’s: £28,800–⁠38,100 (2026/27)

Requirements

IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each part (e.g. BSc Business Management). After Year 11: the International Foundation Year (OnCampus Southampton), with a school GPA of at least 4 out of 5 and IELTS 5.5. Master’s deposit for the CAS: £2,000.

Discounts and scholarships

For international students: the 75th Anniversary Excellence Scholarships (bachelor’s and master’s) and faculty Dean of Faculty Global Talent Awards. We will check amounts and deadlines for your intake.

Founding member of the Russell Group
18th in the UK — Guardian University Guide 2027
15th in the UK — Complete University Guide 2027
129th in the world — THE World University Rankings 2026

Programmes (10)

BSc Business Management
BSc Economics
LLB Law
BSc Computer Science
BEng Mechanical Engineering
BA English
MSc Data Science
MSc Computer Science
MSc International Management
MBA

Official website

Loughborough and London · Public research university

Loughborough University

Bachelor’s
Master’s

A campus in the town of Loughborough in central England and a separate London campus for some master’s programmes. Known for sport, engineering and business — first in the world for sport in the QS subject rankings.

Bachelor’s: £24,700–⁠33,000 a year (2026/27)
Master’s: £25,000–⁠33,000 (2026/27)

Requirements

IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each part; higher for some bachelor’s programmes. Master’s: a bachelor’s degree with strong grades.

Discounts and scholarships

International Scholarship: 25% off the first-year bachelor’s fee for very high grades (AAA at A level or equivalent) when Loughborough is your firm choice on UCAS.

203rd in the world — QS World University Rankings 2027, its highest ever
9th of 123 in the UK — Guardian University Guide 2027
No. 1 in the world for sports-related subjects — QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, for the tenth year running

Programmes (12)

BSc International Business
BSc Information Technology Management for Business
BSc Computer Science
BEng Mechanical Engineering
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
MSc Management
MSc Marketing
MSc Finance
MSc Data Science
MSc Artificial Intelligence
MSc Advanced Computer Science
MSc Finance and Management (London)

Official website

Birmingham · Public university

Aston University

Foundation
Bachelor’s
Master’s

A university in the centre of Birmingham, the UK’s second-largest city. Strong focus on practice: many bachelor’s programmes include a year working in a company. Aston Business School holds triple accreditation.

Bachelor’s: from £22,575 a year (2027/28 entry); placement year £2,500
Master’s: MSc International Business: £25,500 (2026/27)

Requirements

IELTS 6.0–⁠6.5 depending on the programme (engineering 6.0, business school master’s 6.5). After school: the NCUK International Foundation Year. MSc International Business starts in January, April and September.

Discounts and scholarships

For the 2026 intake: the International Community Scholarship — £9,000 across a bachelor’s (application, competitive) or £4,000 for a master’s (automatic if the deposit is paid on time); the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship — £10,000 (essay-based). After the NCUK foundation year: £6,500 off. We will check the 2027 terms.

Founded in 1895, a university since 1966
Gold in TEF 2023, the top rating for teaching quality

Programmes (8)

BSc Business and Management
BSc Computer Science
LLB Law
BEng Mechanical Engineering
MSc International Business
MSc Business and Management
MSc Business Analytics
MSc International Accounting and Finance

Official website

Hull and London · Public university

University of Hull

Foundation
Bachelor’s
Master’s

A university in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, in the north of England, founded in 1927. The university calls Hull one of the UK’s most affordable student cities. It also has a London campus.

Foundation year and bachelor’s: £18,100–⁠20,600 a year (2026/27; engineering and IT £20,600)
Master’s: £18,500 (2026/27)

Requirements

Bachelor’s: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each part. Master’s: IELTS 6.5 with 5.5–⁠6.0 in each part, depending on the programme. Deposit for the CAS: £4,000.

Discounts and scholarships

Hull’s automatic £2,000-a-year fee waiver covers a list of countries that does not include Uzbekistan. We will check other scholarships for your programme and intake.

Founded in 1927
Gold in TEF 2023, the top rating for teaching quality
London campus

Programmes (12)

BA (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) Economics
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BA (Hons) English
MSc Business Management
MSc Accounting and Finance
MSc Financial Management
MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
MSc Advanced Computer Science

Official website

Preston · Public university (formerly UCLan)

University of Lancashire

Foundation
Bachelor’s
Master’s

Formerly the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan); the regulator, the Office for Students, approved the new name in December 2024. The main campus is in Preston in north-west England. Students from Uzbekistan automatically pay £2,000 a year less.

Foundation year and bachelor’s: £17,750–⁠19,500 a year (2026/27)
Master’s: £18,750–⁠19,500 (2026/27)

Requirements

From Uzbekistan into year 1: after an international foundation programme or the first year of a bachelor’s in Uzbekistan (60% or “qoniqarli”). Master’s: a bachelor’s degree with the same minimum. IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each part. Deposit for the CAS: 50% of the first-year fee. Master’s programmes start in September and January.

Discounts and scholarships

Country Group B Scholarship: £2,000 a year; Uzbekistan is on the list and it is applied automatically. Excellence Scholarship: £3,500 for the first year for high grades, also automatic. Combined awards are capped at £5,500 a year.

Roots in 1828, university status since 1992
New name approved by the Office for Students on 19 December 2024

Programmes (12)

BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
MSc International Business & Management
MSc Business Analytics and AI
MSc Digital Marketing
MSc Data Science
MSc Artificial Intelligence
MSc Cyber Security

Official website

Sunderland and London · Public university

University of Sunderland

Bachelor’s
Master’s

The main campus is in Sunderland in north-east England, with a London campus and a branch in Hong Kong. One fee for most bachelor’s programmes and an automatic Global Leaders discount for international students.

Bachelor’s: £17,500 a year (2026/27), £18,500 (2027/28)
Master’s: £19,000; MBA £20,000 (2026/27)

Requirements

IELTS: we check it per programme (the university’s brochure gives 5.5–⁠6.0). Deposit for the CAS: £3,500; the rest can be paid in five instalments. Intakes in September and January.

Discounts and scholarships

Global Leaders Scholarship: an automatic discount for international students from eligible countries (East Asia, the Gulf states and Europe are excluded). Sources give £5,000–⁠6,000 a year for a bachelor’s; we will confirm the exact amount for your intake.

27th in the UK — Guardian University Guide 2026
68th in the UK — Complete University Guide 2027
Campuses in Sunderland and London, a branch in Hong Kong

Programmes (7)

BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management
BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
MPharm Pharmacy
MBA Master of Business Administration
MA Marketing (Professional Practice)

Official website

London · Public university

London South Bank University (LSBU)

Foundation
Bachelor’s
Master’s

A London university founded in 1892, with its main campus in Southwark. The lowest bachelor’s fee on this page. Many programmes are also offered with an integrated foundation year.

Bachelor’s: from £16,440 a year (2026/27)
Master’s (MSc, MA, PgDip): from £16,740 (2026/27)

Requirements

From Uzbekistan into a bachelor’s: after a foundation year or one year at a university in Uzbekistan. IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each part (6.5 for some programmes).

Discounts and scholarships

Vice-Chancellor’s International Merit Award: £2,000 a year for high grades (around 75% or more in your school certificate), automatic. Global Success Scholarship: up to £4,000 for the first year. You can hold only one of them.

Founded in 1892
Guardian University Guide 2026: 1st in the UK for social work, 5th for mechanical engineering

Programmes (6)

BA (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Economics
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

Official website

Universities update fees and requirements every year. Before you apply, we confirm the current intake’s conditions with the university and give you the exact amount. Data checked: 8 October 2026

Budget

What study and living cost

Official fees for international students at the universities on this page. Your exact fee is in your offer letter.

Foundation year: £17,750–⁠20,600 a year
Bachelor’s: £16,440–⁠34,100 a year
Master’s (1 year): £16,740–⁠38,100
Deposit to receive your CAS: £2,000–⁠4,000 or 50% of the first-year fee
University halls: about £90–⁠250 a week
Shared flat: about $500 a month (OPAL’s experience)
Visa and health surcharge: £558 + £776 for each year of study (IHS)

Fees are for 2026/27 or 2027/28, as each university publishes them, and usually rise every year. Medicine costs more. University scholarships reduce the total — see the university cards below.

Visa

The Student visa

You apply online on the UK government website once the university has issued your CAS, the electronic confirmation of your place. We help you prepare the documents and check that your bank funds are enough.

First the university’s offer, then the deposit and your CAS. You can apply for the visa no earlier than 6 months before your course starts.
Funds: your first-year fee (minus what you have already paid) plus living costs of £1,203 a month outside London or £1,570 in London, for up to 9 months (£10,827 / £14,130). These amounts apply to applications made from 30 November 2026.
The money must stay in the account for at least 28 days in a row, and that period must end within 31 days of your application. The account can be yours or a parent’s, with a letter of consent from the parent.
In OPAL’s experience the balance usually needs to be at least $25,000 — we work out the exact figure for your university and city.
The visa fee is £558 and the Immigration Health Surcharge is £776 for each year. A decision usually comes in about 3 weeks.
Applicants living in Uzbekistan need a tuberculosis test at an approved clinic — in Tashkent this is Tashkent International Clinic.
English for the visa: level B2 for a bachelor’s or master’s, B1 for courses below degree level. The university may assess your level itself.

How we help

From the first consultation to your flight

We work with every student personally — from choosing a country to the visa. We explain every step and name all costs upfront.

01
Consultation
We look at your grades, English, budget and goals — and tell you honestly which countries and universities fit.
02
Documents
We prepare your file: translated school certificate or diploma, motivation letter, references, portfolio.
03
Admission
We apply to the universities you choose, help with tests and interviews and get your offer letter.
04
Visa and flight
We help with financial documents and the visa form and advise on housing and flights.

Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in the UK?

At the universities on this page a bachelor’s costs £16,440–⁠34,100 a year and a master’s £16,740–⁠38,100 for the one-year programme (excluding medicine). Add housing (about $500 a month in a shared flat), the £558 visa fee and the £776-a-year health surcharge. We will find a university that fits your budget — get in touch.

Can I go to a UK university straight after Year 11?

Usually not. For example, LSBU and the University of Lancashire admit students from Uzbekistan into year 1 after an international foundation programme or one year at a university in Uzbekistan. So after Year 11 most students start with a one-year foundation. More in our guide Study abroad after school.

Can I study without IELTS?

You almost always need to prove your English: the visa for a bachelor’s or master’s requires level B2. Usually that means IELTS 6.0–⁠6.5, but a university may accept another test or assess you itself. If your score is short, many universities offer pre-sessional English, a language course before the programme starts.

Are there scholarships to study in the UK?

Mostly partial discounts: £2,000 a year automatically at the University of Lancashire for students from Uzbekistan, up to £10,000 at Aston and £2,000 a year for high grades at LSBU. Fully funded study is rare and competitive. Uzbekistan’s El-Yurt Umidi Foundation only pays for universities in the QS or THE top 300 — on this page that means Southampton and Loughborough. More in scholarships to study abroad.

Can I work while studying?

Yes. On a bachelor’s or master’s, up to 20 hours a week in term time and full time in the holidays. On a foundation year and other courses below degree level, up to 10 hours a week. The Student visa does not allow self-employment.

How much money do I need to show for the visa?

Your first-year fee (minus what you have already paid the university) plus living costs: for applications from 30 November 2026, £1,203 a month outside London and £1,570 in London, for up to 9 months. The money must stay in the account for 28 days in a row. In OPAL’s experience this usually comes to at least $25,000.

Where do students live?

In the first year many students choose university halls: about £90–⁠250 a week depending on the city and room, according to the universities. Later many move into a flat with other students — in OPAL’s experience about $500 a month per person. Housing in London costs noticeably more.

Can I stay and work after graduating?

Yes, on a Graduate visa: 18 months after a bachelor’s or master’s (for applications from 1 January 2027) and 3 years after a PhD. You apply from inside the UK while your Student visa is still valid.

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