Everything you need to know about studying and living in the UK in one handy guide. Download or view this free guide here:

• Studying and living in the UK (1.06MB)
  
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The British Council and UKCOSA – the Council for International Education – have collaborated to produce a free booklet for international students on how to find sources of funding for UK study. Download or view this booklet here:

• Sources of funding for international students (190KB)
  
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Our First Steps guide will help you prepare for obtaining entry clearance, It summarises the immigration rules and procedures, helps you answer questions on the visa application form and tells you what to do if entry clearance is refused. Download or view our guide here:

• First Steps – guide to immigration and entry clearance (180KB)
  
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The UK is generally a very safe country in which to live and study.  But as with any country in the world it is important to know what to do if you encounter any difficulties, which is why we’ve put together some really practical advice on personal safety in the UK. Download or view this free booklet here.

• Safety first – a personal safety guide for international students (720KB)
  
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Looking for information about UK education? We provide information, in the form of publications and websites, to assist Canadians interested in UK learning opportunities and the learning community. Here is a list of British Council publications available from our offices.