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Travel Assistance
We take care of booking flights well in advance to allow ideal departure dates, routes and also best discounts.We help you identify the right airline for excess baggage schemes.
Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarships & Financial aid fee waivers are awarded to international students on the basis of academic merit. Candidate with strong academics, good performance on standardized exams would be elgible.
Education
Get started with the study overseas process. Learn about choosing a location and program as well as applying and how to pay for your trip.
United Kingdom
Why Study In UK
United States
Choice of Universities in USA & Canada
Australia
10 reasons to study in Australia
How To Apply
Supporting Documents
Visa Assistance
Visa And Entry Requirements.
Scholarship
Bursary Funding for Overseas Students
About Us
Helping to educate Overseas since 2004
2012-2013
Our Humble Beginnings
We’re one among the first agency to gain a Trusted Partner certificate for UKBA. In 2012 ISRA was created to deal with the growing demand for other services like guardianship, sponsorship, university applications and counselling, student educational tours/excursions, group course bookings, group tours and immigration advice.
How Can We Help?
Step By Step Guidance
You definitely would like to go to the best institution to match your profile and we at ISRA, have set up unique resources to give a step-by-step guidance for the entire process. Our systematized approach and a network with Universities help students who apply through ISRA.
Awards/Achievements
Working Together Brings Honor
Since its existence from 2012, ISRA has been constantly providing quality and professional guidance to students. With this approach in our work, we have been able to win over the confidence of students, who approach us to fulfill their educational goals. 95 % of our students have been Studying in various Institutions Abroad. Over 90 % of our students are granted Visa for their first choice destination. 80% of our students are from references!
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Why Partner With Us?
We are always keen to work in partnership and collaboration with other educational organisations. We’re a team who represents a thorough professional caliber, with no personal benefit involved but we find great satisfaction through the smiles of victorious students who made it large overseas. Our single pointed motto is to promote quality overseas education, and we prioritize for student satisfaction.
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Our Amazing Team
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Thirumalesh Sunkari
Managing Director
Pallavi Sunkari
Head of Consulting Services
Srinivas Sunkari
Overseas Operations Manager
We work with top universities worldwide providing details of courses & destinations available in one place including their content, structure, entry requirements and tuition fees.
Contact Us
You may visit your nearest ISRA office above for Free Counselling and Guidance on studying overseas*. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday
from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 10.00 am to 12:30 pm.
United Kingdom
Post Graduate Studies in UK.
England is known for quality education, and it has a learning institution for anyone who wants to travel there for university. Unlike other countries, England’s most well-known universities are somewhere other than the capital. With so many different universities scattered throughout the country, where do you start? Here are some of the universities that you can consider if you wish to attend university in England.
University of Oxford.When you think of English universities, Oxford is likely one of the first ones to come to your mind. The University of Oxford is a research university located in Oxford in England. The university is the oldest in the English speaking world, with evidence of instruction being done then as early as 1096. Like many of the older English universities, there is not one “campus” per se, but rather colleges, departments, living accommodations, academic buildings, and other important buildings are located throughout the city of Oxford. There are over 22,000 students at Oxford, including 11,832 undergraduates and 9,857 postgraduates. The University has over 16,500 people employed, and 94% of Oxford students are employed or go on to graduate studies after they leave Oxford. Over 80 Nobel Prize recipients have been associated with Oxford at one time in their lifetimes.
University of Cambridge. The University of Cambridge is another popular university that comes to mind when people think of universities in England. It is a public research university found in Cambridge, England. It was founded shortly after Oxford was, making it the second oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university currently has 31 colleges with six academic schools. Cambridge has a similar layout to Oxford, and currently has over 20,000 students attending the university yearly. About 10% of their undergraduate population consists of international students.
University of London. The University of London includes several well-known colleges and completes the “triangle” of prestigious universities in England. The buildings and “campuses” of the University of London are scattered throughout the large city of London. The nine largest colleges at the University of London are University College London, Birkbeck, Goldsmiths, King’s College London, the London Business School, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, the School of Oriental and African Studies and London School of Economics and Political Science. It was created by the Royal Character of 1836 by bringing together two already-established universities (London University and King’s College). The university is a federal public university that has over 180,000 students attending the university yearly (135,000 on campus, over 50,000 distance learning).
The University of Manchester. The University of Manchester is located in Manchester, England. It is a newer university, formed by the joint efforts of the Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology in 2004. Much of the University if found south of the city centre, and like most English Universities, has its buildings scattered throughout the city proper. Approximately 39,000 students and 10,400 staff are at the University of Manchester.
University of Essex. The University of Essex was established in 1963. Unlike most English universities, it has one main campus located in Wivenhoe Park, in Colchester, England. There is also a well-known acting school (East 15 Acting School), located in Loughton, which is also affiliated with the university. There are approximately 11,000 students (8,000 undergraduates) who attend the University of Essex yearly.
These are not the only universities in England. Others that you may consider include the following:
University Of Hertforshire
UCLAN University
University of Salford
Anglia Ruskin University
University of the Arts at London
Aston University
University of Bath
University of Birmingham
University of Bolton
BPP University
University of Bradford
University of Brighton
University of Bristol
Durham University
University of East London
University of Huddersfield
University of Hull
Imperial College London
Keele University
University of Kent
University of Warwick
Newman University
Newcastle University
University of Reading and many, many more.
There are literally hundreds of universities located in E If you are looking for a more complete list with more information about schools in England; you can find an excellent one at The Guardian’s (UK newspaper) website. Their university guide also includes schools from around the rest of the United Kingdom (Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) but you can sort and search accordingly. Good luck with your university search!
Date: January 2015
Study In USA & Canada
Interested in studying in the USA? We can help!
American universities are becoming increasingly popular for Indian and international students. Last year, over 300,000 Indian students and over 800,000 total international students chose American universities for their studies.
As part of the ISRA consultancy network, we are the officiThrowing_Grad_Capsal source of information on applying to American universities for the Hyderabad. All students in the Hyderabad are welcome to use our advice service – read more below.
For Indian citizens, we also offer Fulbright awards for postgraduate study, lecturing, professional exchange or research in the USA. International students are encouraged to use our advisory service, but non-Indian citizens are required to apply in their country of citizenship, even if they are a resident in India.
Did you know Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million? This isn’t surprising when you consider Australia has seven of the top 100 universities in the world! In fact, with over 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions, Australia sits above the likes of Germany, the Netherlands and Japan, ranking eighth in the Universitas 2012 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems.
These are strong academic credentials, but our institutions are just as highly rated as the cities that house them around the country.
Australia has five of the 30 best cities in the world for students based on student mix, affordability, quality of life, and employer activity – all important elements for students when choosing the best study destination. And with more than A$200 million provided by the Australian Government each year in international scholarships, we’re making it easier for you to come and experience the difference an Australian education can make to your future career opportunities.
Do you have a specific study area of interest? There is every chance Australia has you covered, with at least one Australian university in the top 50 worldwide across the study areas of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Life & Agricultural Sciences, Clinical Medicine & Pharmacy, and Physics.
Given this impressive education pedigree, it’s not surprising there are now more than 2.5 million former international students who have gone on to make a difference after studying in Australia. Some of these students are among the world’s finest minds. In fact, Australia has produced 15 Nobel prize laureates and every day over 1 billion people around the world rely on Australian discoveries and innovations – including penicillin, IVF, ultrasound, Wi-Fi, the Bionic Ear, cervical cancer vaccine and Black Box Flight Recorders – to make their lives, and the lives of others, better.
Why wouldn’t you want to study with some of the best minds in the world?
If you are visiting us for your free consultation, use this checklist to ensure you bring along all your documents so we can make the most of your appointment.
All Documents Required
Copy of passport/visa (if available)
Academic transcript
Certificate of Graduation
Certificate of English proficiency – IELTS/TOEFL/PTE Test/Other
Personal Statement
Reference letters
CV (if applicable)
Additional Documents
Postgraduate
Certificate of Graduation/Bachelor’s degree
PhD/Research
Certificate of Graduation/Master’s degree
Research proposal
Previous UK Education History
Previous CAS letter
Confirmation of enrolment
Previous visas (Visa stamp and Biometric card)
Personal Statement
The personal statement is your opportunity to display why you would be such a good student for the university to accept. It should include:
An introduction about yourself and your 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
Find further information on writing a winning personal statement here. We will edit your personal statement for free.
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:
Choose an appropriate referee
Print on official company or university letterhead
Explain the relationship between you and the referee
Express confidence that you will complete the course
Don’t forget the signature of the referee
Date: January 2015
Visa Assistance
Visa and Entry Requirements.
Anyone who is planning to study in England is required to have a visa in order to stay in the country for an extended period of time. Immigration requirements for England (and the United Kingdom as a whole) are determined by your nationality and the country(ies) that you have citizenship in. This part of the guide will focus on giving you a general idea of the guidelines for getting a visa for study in England.
European Union, European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss Citizens:
If you are considered a citizen or a national of one of the following countries, this first section applies to you:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Republic of Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
If you have a passport from one of these countries, then you do not need a visa in order to study in England (or anywhere im the United Kingdom). This also includes those who have dual nationalities (two or more) who use an EEA/EU/Swiss Passport in order to get into the country. You can get a visa if you would like, but it is not required. If you would like more information about studying in England as an EEA, EU, or Swiss National, check out the UK Council for International Student Affairs FAQ page for EEA, EU, and Swiss national students.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
If you are looking to come to England to study abroad, you will need a visa. There are two categories of nationalities that the UK Border Control has, and you will have to determine which you fall under before you can know how to apply. Your visa application will also be based on what you’re studying and how long you plan to stay in England.
Visa Nationals:
Visa nationals are those who are citizens of the countries that are included in this list (which can also be found on theUKBA website).
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia Herzegovina
Burkina Faso
Burma
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
People’s Republic of China (unless they hold a passport issued by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or Macao Special Administrative Region)
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea (North)
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian Territories
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Republic of South Sudan
Republic of Sudan
Russia
Rwanda
Sao Tome e Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Surinam
Swaziland
Syria
Taiwan (unless they hold a Taiwan passport which includes the number of the identification card issued by the competent authority in Taiwan)
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vatican City
Venezuela (unless they hold a Venezuelan passport which contains biometric information held in an electronic chip)
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
The territories formerly comprising the socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
If the country you are a citizen of is on this list, here is what you have to do in order to study in England.
You have to obtain your visa prior to arriving in England.
If you plan to be in the country for 6 months or more or you want to work in England (either as an unpaid internship or in order to make a living), you must obtain what is called a Tier 4 (general) student visa.
If you are not working and you are staying for less than 6 months, then you may get either a student visitor visa or a Tier 4 (General) student visa.
Non-visa Nationals:
If your country of citizenship is not on either one of the above lists (visa national or EU/EEA/Swiss), then you are considered a non-visa national. Here is what you must do in order to study in England.
You have to obtain your visa prior to arriving in England.
If you plan to be in the country for 6 months or more or you want to work in England (either as an unpaid internship or in order to make a living), you must obtain what is called a Tier 4 (general) student visa.
If you are in the country for less than 6 months, and are not working, then you can apply to entry to the UK as a student visitor.
Applying to be a student overseas can be a lot of work, but the agency at your college or university (or the one you are attending in England) can assist you with everything that you may need. If you want to check and make sure if you need a visa, check out the UK Border Agency’s webpage. All the information that you will need can be found there, and they even have a web application that will allow you to see whether or not you need a visa.
Date: January 2017
Scholarship and Funding
Scholarship and Bursary Funding for International Students.
UK University Scholarships
Scholarship and Bursary Funding for International Students
SI-UK helps international students interested in studying the UK secure scholarships and bursaries. We have been issued over 100 special scholarships for international students who use our services.
SI-UK’s close relationship with UK universities, combined with our online resources, means all deserving applicants can find the right scholarship to benefit their future.
What we will do
We will inform you of university courses that offer scholarships just for ISRA students
We will find scholarships that match your academic interests and budgetary level
We will provide up-to-date information on local and national scholarships
We will help draft scholarship application letters
We will submit and track your scholarship application to UK universities
How we will help with your application
If you are interested in learning more about UK university scholarships and bursaries, arrange your free consultation today.
Thirumalesh Sunkari is an experienced international education consultant, having worked in senior positions for the UK, USA, and South East Asia.
Thirumalesh Sunkari is an experienced international education consultant and is the founder and the Managing Director of ISRA Pvt Ltd. Thirumalesh has done his Bachelors degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. The man behind the company's achievements is none but its Managing Director Mr. Thirumalesh Sunkari a great & firm believer & follower of his own ethics, values, crafts and principles. He moves selectively & meticulously on pre- fixed, preset, well-planned & defined path ensuring hundred percent achievements.
Thirumalesh has delivered training and numerous consulting projects in the UK, USA, Australia and Europe.An Associate with TIE & TAC, one of the global “Big Four” trusted partner and training advisory firms; Thirumalesh works as an international education expert providing insight for various educational university clients in the USA, UK, Ireland and Australia. Previously Thirumalesh represented the International Graduate Insight Group in UK for the international student satisfaction survey and is an expert in the international student experience.
A member of EOEC: International Education Consultants, Thirumalesh has published articles on international student recruitment, retention and the student experience. Foresightedness & vision in part of his character & habit and then embarking at once upon it, is his strength to succeed. He is the master of an agile personality.
As the Chairman and Managing Director of ISRA Consultants is actively involved in the key decision-making processes of the company. Mr. Thirumalesh Sunkari has achieved many landmarks in a short span. His customized work, exuberant motivational skills has developed ISRA reaching great heights in overseas education. He has ensured the team of ISRA Consultants is being effectively trained, traveled abroad, and certified by the various High Commissions etc. His leadership role within the company is already being acknowledged by setting up offices of ISRA Consultants in few parts of India. He is well conversed with the tailor made career solution for prospective student aiming to seek higher education abroad. Mr. Thirumalesh Sunkari has widely traveled to many countries and always be connected with their Universities/colleges officials time to time.
Mr. Thirumalesh Sunkari has a great team to work with. He has a very close network of associates, friends and well-wishers who provide him the total support and work cohesively with his beliefs, vision and mission – Ensuring quality students pursuing their education abroad.
Mr. Thirumalesh Sunkari , being the Chairman & Managing Director of ISRA Consultants is an empowered individual driven by commitment, principles and belief systems. He hails from Hyderabad and has a Bachelors degree to his name plate acquired from the famous Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.
He is a man of principle, with envious work ethics and a great person to be admired at heart. A well defined clarity towards any project he takes up on to his shoulders enables him to portray a great poise, dynamism and eventually delivers success! It’s the meaning he follows rather than method, & this meaningful approach towards anything has been the foundation for the organization’s success so far.
He’s a firm believer of nobility, conviction and forecast. He’s smart enough to speculate and predict the future outcomes and plans everything well before in time, so as to remain unperturbed during any calamity. It is this foresightedness of his which helped the organization to keep pacing forward during the tough times. ISRA Consultants nests safely in the firm and secured arms of this man, Mr. Thirumalesh Sunkari.
Being the Chairman & Managing Director of ISRA Consultants, he finds himself infectiously energetic, vibrant and alive in the strategic processes and decisions of the organization. He does thorough research, understanding and implementation to ensure smooth growth of the organization. He travels across the globe to nurture and maintain contacts with deemed institutions and their representatives to keep the organization consistently intact with the business prospects.
He thinks and believes that work force is the greatest asset to any organization and he has put this in precise application to his organization, meticulously now for over a span of decade. He’s the man behind the successful, industrious professionals who constitute the work force of ISRA Consultants.
He has been successful in delivering unfailing promises to various nations’ high commissions and embassies and this fetched ISRA Consultants with priceless authorizations and tie ups with numerous countries’ high commissions.
He’s charmingly dynamic by nature and believes in growth like nobody does. This virtue of his has been solely responsible for the expansion of the organization by spreading straight and wide across India with various branch offices. He apart from that maintains an invariant smile across his lips which is assuring for his clientele.
Mr. Thirumalesh Sunkari can be hailed as a visionary educationalist and academician, at virtue. He believes in self motivation and does that to himself by working round the clock, with same energy and he constantly breaks loose his boundaries and enhances them to newer heights.
He attributes his success to his well knit web of family, friends, associates, colleagues and good wishers and their continual, unconditional support they have rendered. He drives himself forward with an enchanting mission of promoting world class global education to all sections of students; thus helping them ISRA Consultants via ISRA Pvt Ltd.
Date: January 2015
Pallavi Sunkari
Head of Consulting Services.
Pallavi Sunkari brings a wealth of experience after 5 years in the education sector. Her most recent posts were as Director of Marketing and Recruitment at the University of Vardhaman, and prior to that, the University’s International Director. She lived and worked in Hyderabad for two years, providing communications and marketing services to a range of international Business Schools, after her first major role at the University of Vardhaman in INDIA and EU Postgraduate Recruitment. She is a strategist and planner who is comfortable working both on the big picture and in minute detail. With specialist areas of internationalisation, communications, marketing and student recruitment, she consults for a variety of education clients on these topics along with the leadership, management and cultural ramifications that change in these areas can bring. Pallavi’s real skills lie in the ability to ‘listen’ to an institution, to devise plans and ideas that are appropriate strategically and politically, and to deliver strategy that sticks.
Date: January 2015
Srininvas Sunkari
Overseas Operations Manager.
Srinivas has been advising both global and local brand owners around the world for 10 years. He has sat on the worldwide boards and has run companies in the India, UK and USA. He was educated in the UK but spent 5 years living and working in Europe. For the last three years Srinivas has been consulting exclusively to the Higher Education sector, mainly in the UK and North America. A globally recognised market research practitioner, Srinivas is an expert in connecting the dots between data, insight and competitive advantage.
Date: January 2015
UCLan
Top reasons to choose UCLan
We know that as well as a world-class education, you are looking for an unforgettable student experience and a valuable,
professionally-respected qualification. Our mission is to transform lives, so if you are looking for a transformative student
experience to help you reach your career aspirations, check out these great reasons to choose UCLan.
You will be joining one of the top universities in the world
UCLan has recently received a silver quality award for ‘consistently exceeding rigorous national quality requirements’ in
the first ever national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment. We are delighted to see recognition of our commitment
to personalised provision and excellent support for students.
WE ARE THE TOP UK UNIVERSITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS
If your ambition is to work for yourself, you are more likely to succeed at UCLan. We are still No 1 in the UK for graduates
still running thriving businesses after three years.
YOU WILL GRADUATE WORK-READY
Over 93% of our graduates are in employment six months after graduating, having benefited from our close industry links with
over 1000 employers, who offer invaluable work experience opportunities to help you become career-ready. Have a look at where
our graduates are now!
Our £200m Campus Masterplan will blend our already fantastic facilities with new buildings – including a £30m-plus state-of-
the-art Engineering Innovation Centre, opening in 2019 - and public green spaces, improving access for pedestrians and cyclists.
BEST IN THE NORTH WEST
It is official – Preston is the best place in the North West to live and work, according to a recent report* which measures
economic success and personal and family wellbeing, and is ranked 19th overall in the Good Growth for Cities index. So listen
to the experts and pay us a visit!
WE ARE A SMALL CITY WITH A BIG PERSONALITY!
It is official – Preston is the best place in the North West to live and work, according to a recent report* which measures
economic success and personal and family wellbeing, and is ranked 19th overall in the Good Growth for Cities index. So
listen to the experts and pay us a visit!
YOU WILL DEVELOP THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO COMPETE ON AN INTERNATIONAL STAGE
Our Careers Service offers ongoing careers advice and guidance, drop in sessions, online careers support/resources and employer
events to support and enhance your employability throughout your degree … and we are still here for you for help and advice,
even after you have graduated.
Many of our academics also undertake world-leading research which helps to inform our teaching and benefit our students.
Almost 50% of the research that the University submitted to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 was assessed as
‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
