Discover why the UK welcomes nearly 270,000 new students every year – offering world-class teaching, and a great place to live, leaving you ready for the global workplace.

The UK is one of the world’s most popular destinations to study higher education, with more than 500,000 international students enrolling each year.

• One of the world’s leading destinations for international students, second only to the USA. UK universities are among the best in the world, and consistently perform well in world rankings. They also have a reputation for world-class research.
• UK higher education degrees and qualifications are recognized by employers and academics worldwide.
• Students get the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, critical thinking, and connections to drive forward their careers.
• High quality postgraduate study opportunities are also available at the majority of UK universities, with some universities offering sponsorship to extend Tier 4 visas.

Why choose higher education in the UK?

Going to university in the UK is a great way to expand your knowledge, meet new people, experience a new culture, and enjoy new experiences. You’ll get plenty of support at university, and a chance to experience a great student lifestyle. Whatever your interests, there’s a huge range of clubs and societies, as well as a diverse social life on offer.

The benefits:

• Choose from over 50,000 courses, in more than 25 subject areas.
• UK courses are generally shorter than other countries, helping to reduce overall tuition fees and accommodation costs.
• It can be possible to work while you study too – find out more from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).

It’s a great place to live and study

The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Each country has distinct regions, each offering large cosmopolitan cities, towns, and countryside villages.

• The UK has a multicultural society, with a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and faiths.
• You’ll find widely varied cuisine, strong transport links, famous music festivals, and international sporting championships.

Eight things you need to know about studying in the UK

1. There are more than 395 universities and colleges, offering over 50,000 undergraduate-level higher education courses across the UK.
2. UK higher education applications are made through UCAS.
3. There are different deadlines for applying for different courses, and to different universities – take a look at the key dates and deadlines relevant to courses you’re interested in.
4. You will need to pay tuition fees – these vary depending on the university or college and course you choose. You may be able to get financial help with your tuition fees, or a scholarship. However, EU students are not subject to tuition fees in Scotland.
5. The amount of money you will need to cover living costs will vary based on where you study. London and other large cities tend to be more expensive.
6. Many international students need to apply for a visa to study in the UK, and there are work permit restrictions and some English language qualifications you may need.
7. Universities advise all applicants what standard of English is required for their courses. Most course providers will ask you to demonstrate proficiency in English, or to take an approved English language test if English is not your first language.
8. First year students tend to live in university halls of residence (university accommodation) – but there are lots of other accommodation options.