Supporting Documents

As an international student looking to enter higher education in UK universities it is vital that all your supporting documents are of a very high quality. SI-UK can help you to plan and organise the content of your personal statement and CV. Admissions officers will then read these documents and decide whether you are a suitable candidate for the course.

Preparing your documents

The supporting documents that are required vary with the level of degree qualification that you are applying for.

Foundation/Undergraduate:

Copy of passport/Visa (if available)
Transcripts from high school
Certificate of Graduation
Certificate of English proficiency: IELTS/TOEFL/Pearsons test/Other
Personal Statement
One academic reference letter
CV (if applicable)

Postgraduate:

Copy of passport/Visa (if available)
Transcripts from undergraduate study
Certificate of graduation/Bachelor’s degree
Certificate of English proficiency: IELTS/TOEFL/Pearsons test/Other
Personal Statement
Two reference letters (Business or academic)
CV (if applicable)

PhD/Research:

Copy of passport/Visa (if available)
Transcripts from postgraduate study
Certificate of graduation/Master’s degree
Certificate of English proficiency: IELTS/TOEFL/Pearsons test/Other
Research proposal
Two reference letters (Business or academic)
CV (if applicable)

Personal Statement

The personal statement is a statement of purpose and your opportunity to tell Universities why they should consider your application for studying at their institution. It should include:

Briefly introduce yourself and goals
Outline your academic history and interests
Outline any relevant work experience
Summarise your academic goals on the course
Express your will to enter this course

For more information about writing a winning personal statement, come into our London office and meet our experienced UK universities counsellors. They will help look over and edit your personal statement.

Reference Letters:

References are usually written by someone who knows you academically or professionally. Most references will talk about you from a teacher's or supervisor's perspective: the way in which you interact with other students and your performance in classes and seminars. Your reference does not have to be academic, but if you're studying or have recently completed school or college, an academic reference is expected. Choosing the right referee is crucial for your application to university.

Things to consider: