Study advice

With so much choice available to you from what course to study to which institution to study at, we want to make the practical elements of your experience as easy as possible. In this section you’ll find information about scholarships and funding opportunities, essential information about what you need to do to enter the UK and some background on how we teach and learn in the UK to help you acclimatise.

Scholarships and funding

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To help you find out how much courses generally cost, we’ve put together some guides to course fees, plus information on what scholarship opportunities are available. You can also search for available scholarships from education providers, charities and professional organisations.

Advice on immigration and working in the UK

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All you need to know about UK immigration procedures and entry clearance requirements can be found in this section. We’ve also included information about rules for international students to work in the UK during and after study. If you are planning to bring your family to the UK read about what they are entitled to.

The UK education experience

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Every country has its own teaching methods and you may find our methods differ to what you are used to. To help prepare, read more about our teaching methods and study support available to students. There are also plenty of welfare support services available specifically for international students. If you’re ready to start your UK education experience, check out our applying to UK institutions guide.

Applying to UK institutions

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Depending on your chosen type of study, there are several different ways to apply to UK institutions, although all are straightforward and easy if you have all the right information. You can even apply direct from this website. Read more about applying to UK institutions.

Useful reading

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For more information about the topics covered on our website, you can read or view online or download and keep our free useful guides.

UK univeristy rankings

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The UK does not have an official system of university rankings. Our universities are very diverse and this makes any rankings difficult and subjective. However, there are several comparative guides produced by UK newspapers that rank and discuss UK Universities in a practical way for the benefit of students. Here you will find links to some of these guides.

Useful links

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As well as all the information and guidance provided on our website, we’ve also compiled a comprehensive list of links to other websites covering a wide variety of areas, from government sites and organisations to UK culture and music.

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