Archive · 6 Aug 2026
British Council Separates Fact From Fiction on UK Study
Some students dream of studying in the United Kingdom, but they often hear things that are not true.
The British Council, an organisation that helps people learn about UK education, wants to fix that.
Some people think studying in the UK is only for very rich students.
But scholarships can help pay for school, and degrees are shorter there.
Most bachelor's degrees take just three years, and master's degrees often take only one year.
Students do not have to figure everything out alone, either.
They can talk to universities directly at events like the Study UK Open Day in Kolkata.
After finishing their degree, some students can even stay in the UK to work using the Graduate Route.
Not every university charges an application fee, though students should check each university's own rules.
The British Council wants students to make smart, informed choices about studying in the UK.
The British Council has addressed four common myths about studying in the UK for international students.
Scholarships such as Chevening, Commonwealth, British Council GREAT, and Women in STEM help reduce financial barriers.
Most UK undergraduate degrees take three years and many master's programmes take one year, lowering total costs.
The Study UK Open Day, featuring 29 UK universities including Russell Group institutions, will be held in Kolkata on August 6.
Eligible international graduates can use the UK Graduate Route to remain in the UK and work after completing their degree.
- Who
- The British Council and international students, including those from India, interested in studying in the United Kingdom.
- What
- The British Council addressed common misconceptions about studying in the UK, covering costs, scholarships, applications, and post-study work opportunities.
- When
- The guide was published ahead of the Study UK Open Day in Kolkata on August 6.
- Where
- United Kingdom; the Study UK Open Day takes place in Kolkata, India.
- Why
- To help prospective students make informed choices and separate fact from fiction about studying in the UK.
- Organisation
- British Council
- Myths addressed
- 4 (cost, research, post-graduation opportunities, application fees)
- Named scholarships
- Chevening Scholarships, Commonwealth Scholarships, British Council GREAT Scholarships, Women in STEM Scholarships
- Typical UK undergraduate length
- 3 years
- Typical UK master's length
- 1 year
- Study UK Open Day
- August 6 in Kolkata, with 29 UK universities
- UCAS fee
- Single fee covering up to 5 course choices
- Post-study option
- Graduate Route allows eligible graduates to work in the UK after study