To apply to a UK university you need to take the IELTS or the TOEFL. You can register for this exam through the British Council or log on to www.ielts.org to register. To prepare for the test refer to the IELTS Preparation and Practice Tests by Oxford Publishers and Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS. In order to apply for admissions to UK universities, you need to fill the UCAS form available on www.ucas.com. You can state your grades, upload your essay and even send an online recommendation form through the UCAS. Therefore, in essence you do not need to send any documents to the universities. Once you are admitted, you can send your official documents to the university. Reputed universities Cambridge University, Imperial college London, University college London, City university, University of Glasgow, University of Southampton, University of Birmingham & University of Manchester.