Higher Education

We foster dialogue and international partnerships between Higher Education institutions and organisations. We also help students who want international study experience.

In Focus

  • Going Global
    Going Global 2013, 4-6 March, Dubai

    The British Council’s thought-leading international education conference, Going Global, takes place in the MENA region for the first time on 4-6 March in the UAE. Bringing together over 1000 delegates from throughout higher and further education and those with a stake in the sectors’ future, Going Global focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing the international educational community. Registration closes 15 February – secure your place now!

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    British Council UK-China student forum 2013

    We are offering six lucky students from the UK a free trip to Beijing, China in April to participate in the 2013 British Council UK-China Student Forum and share their views on overseas studies.

  • Students studying at Queens University Belfast
    Safety first for international students: what can UK institutions do to help?

    University staff, students and communities share the duty of making overseas students feel safe, says Elizabeth Shepherd, research director of education intelligence at the British Council.