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Well, I applied only for 6 universities, enlisting - University of Glasgow - Leeds University - University of Manchester - Kings college London - Bristol University - Durham University. I got rejection from Kings and Bristol because I applied for the fourth round( delayed submissions ) The very first acceptance was from Leeds, followed by Durham , then my Univeristy - University of Glasgow. I chose to take up University of Glasgow, as I had heard good things about its curriculum and also the friendly neighbourhood of Glasgow. (Ps- also a Harry Potter fan, it’s the Hogwarts of Scotland so little biased ) Once my Visa got processed, I got to hear back from Manchester that I got accepted so I had to leave that offer. So yes that’s how I got into my Masters journey. Decision factors : * Curriculum, Infrastructure, Alumni network, Glasgow as a friendly neighbourhood , the faculty. Admission process : Application , SOP submission with LORs, followed by acceptance letter, Deposit of admission fee and student accommodation, Visit the university for your ID Card and choosing the mode of payments if in installments or direct one time(based on each student). Once you get ID card, you will get access to your student account and timetable. The process is very smooth and straightforward, kudos to admission team. Eligibility criteria : - IELTS , (GMAT / GRE optional for Masters in Data science) - Bachelors in the field of computing science. - Work experience is appreciated. If not atleast good projects in your resume. - Strong SOP - For sure LORs atleast 2 September intake. [ the most commonly preferred intake because it matches with the job Opening cycles of the recruiting companies. ] - Application in March 2023 - Acceptance in May 2023 - Admission Deposit end of May - VISA process got completed by July - moved to Uk in September - Freshers week in September 8th - Classes started from September 12...Read More

I chose this university because of its good reputation, strong infrastructure, and quality teaching. The course structure was well-organised and matched my interests. The admission process was smooth and well-guided. Overall, I had a very good experience—great faculty, useful facilities, and a supportive learning environment. IELTS: 7, Bachelor’s degree with required cut-off scores. A strong Statement of Purpose (SOP) also played an important role in the admission process....Read More

I applied to 6 colleges. UCL University of Glasgow Heriot Watt University University of Leeds Loughborough University Cranfield University I got accepted at 4 universities. University of Glasgow University of Leeds Loughborough University Cranfield University I never heard back from Heriot-Watt. I got rejected from UCL because i applied very late (I applied in Feb 2021 and their admissions closed in December). Reasons for choosing the University of Glasgow : The University of Glasgow is a Russell Group university, which is equivalent to Ivy League universities in the USA. So you get better funding opportunities for research, the alumni network is better, and you get a chance to be a part of a reputable history which has once housed Nobel laureates and a university that is globally acknowledged. The course module that they were offering, especially options for dissertation, was best suited for my career goals. Also, I am a big fan of Hogwarts so studying at a university that looks like Hogwarts is a dream come true! Admission process : Needed to write a Statement of Purpose (SOP) describing my journey so far, what i want to study, why i want to study the course, what makes me the best fit for this course and university, and what my future plans are. 2 referrals from bachelor's university and 1 referral from my previous employer Marksheets of uni, 10th, and 12th. I was exempted from IELTS because i scored 94% in English from the ISC Board in my 12th. The minimum score required is 8 in IELTS. The admission process is very straightforward. They have a questionnaire that you need to fill out that can be answered from your SOP, and you need to upload all your relevant documents. They usually come back with an answer within 2 weeks. September intake, 2021 batch. The academic cycle for September intake is better. Also, you get some time to be acclimatised to the weather compared to the January intake, who arrive in deep winter, which can be a shock. I applied at the end of february. I received a response from them within 2 weeks saying that i got admission. You can apply for a scholarship after you receive an admission. They will give you a month to confirm if you want to accept the admission or not....Read More

I chose the University of Glasgow, as other universities, I had applied to had offered me an alternate course and not my desired course. My overall experience at the university is average for finance....Read More

I was motivated to move ahead in tech and learn more about the emerging field of Data Science. Since I had plans to study abroad from a very young age, I started looking for the top universities. After applying with my proposal to the top universities in the UK, I got selected in 2 of the most prestigious universities. Amongst them, I decided to go ahead with the University of Glasgow because of its excellent research output in my domain. The course contents were the latest and quite daunting. And the cherry on top was the amazing city of Glasgow in the heart of Scotland....Read More

I joined this university as I was attracted to this University since my course is research-oriented and this particular University places well in the world ranking in terms of research. The modules were laid out well and practical laboratory courses are the highlight. Coming to the admissions process - it was very easy and all online. Any hassles mid-way will be taken care of by the Uni admin department....Read More

University of Glasgow rates very high on the world scale for the program which I was keen on and that was the only reason that drove me to choose UofG. My overall experience was very good- I met the nicest people and got to work on my favourite topics during my dissertation....Read More

Overall experience was really good and it is always worth studying at a top university....Read More

Overall, my time at the University of Glasgow has been very rewarding and life-changing. The school not only offered a top-notch education, but also a lively and varied student life. I have been able to do many academic and extracurricular things that have helped me grow as a person and as a thinker. The dedicated teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and helpful community have all made my college experience one I will never forget....Read More

I chose this university as it ranked very high in the life science field, that was a major factor. Another was that it had a very good curriculum....Read More