What’s an offer letter?
An offer letter is issued by universities in the United Kingdom to a student once they have fulfilled the university requirements. There are two types of offer letters, which are Conditional and Unconditional. Stay tuned for more on that later.
During my time in university, many of my friends hesitated to study abroad because they assumed the offer letter would take a long time to be issued.
That is not true at all.
In fact, many universities in the UK will send an offer letter in 14 days or less!
Before we begin, let us convince you (and your parents) why you should study in the UK:
More companies are seeking a diverse workforce, and your multilingual ability is a plus point. There is a variety of occupations in the UK, such as accountant, marketing manager, nurse, teacher, software engineer, UX designer, and web developer. Besides, you can earn up to £200,000 annually!
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According to The Better Life Index, UK is one of the best developed countries for foreign students to study, live, and work in terms of quality of life. From personal security to social engagement, UK is placed in the Top 20% for work life and wealth!
Let’s be real about your plans – you want to study in the UK to have a stable career after graduation; get a Permanent Residence; and *cough* meet your forever person *cough* and settle down.
Jokes aside, the UK is one of the best new homes for international students due to its economic stability and the usage of English as the global language.
Actually, there’s no need to favor one offer letter over the other.
Rather than focusing on which is better, it is best to understand the differences so you can prepare for the next steps.
An unconditional offer letter simply means that you’ve been accepted by the university. All you have to do next is pay the fees and wait for your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) letter!
You will only receive a conditional offer letter if you have not met all the requirements stated by the university. But don’t worry – it will revert to an unconditional offer letter once you’ve fulfilled the requirements, such as submitting any missing documents and clarifying your qualifications.
You can also check out our article about US offer letters.
You can decide to accept or decline the unconditional offer letter that is usually offered through email.
It is best to give your answer within 14 days of receiving the letter.
Before you make the ultimate decision, be sure to go through the letter as there may be important notice by the university. You can compare the benefits of the university to other universities that you’ve applied; accept or decline the offer; or postpone your enrollment for up to a year with valid reasons. (P/s: Waiting for your bestie to enroll with you is NOT a valid reason!)
If your heart is set on the university, then you can proceed to pay the fees and get ready for an exciting new chapter of your life!
There are a few reasons that may lead you a conditional offer letter:
You just need to follow the instructions by the university to fulfil the requirements, and you’ll be back on track!
Or, as an alternative…you could let Eduloco do the heavy weightlifting instead?
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Now that the offer letter confusion has been cleared, here’s a reminder of the documents you need to apply to your dream university:
It doesn’t stop at university applications! You must have these documents ready if you want a hassle-free application for your desired program:
An average UK university can take up to 2 months to send an offer letter. What a waste of time!
Our advice: apply ahead of time to multiple universities.
Even better, these universities can issue an offer letter in less than 14 days!
Psst…We can help you for free!
Eduloco’s counsellors are higher education experts with experience in consultations, student visa applications, and even liaising with universities for you. All you need to do is send us your documents and we’ll get the tough part done for you.
There are also 1-on-1 virtual consultations to guide you through the studying abroad process. It’s a good way for our counsellors to get to know your preferences and your budget. This way, our recommendations are always on-point!
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You will even get scholarships when you apply to universities through us – it’s an Eduloco perk! *wink*
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Jocelyn Cheng (JC) is an INFP writer seeking to spread inspiration and spark connections through her words. Her dedication to writing has gifted her with an ability to write for multiple platforms (e.g., website, social media, newspaper, magazine, etc) in different fields, namely Education, Travel, and Lifestyle. JC personalizes her works by adding a touch of her own experience into the mix whenever she can to relate to her readers. A self-proclaimed poet and currently a freelance writer, she's working on an untitled poetry book at home while juggling between writing for Eduloco, dancing, and keeping her only plant alive.
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