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.

Search for Study Abroad Agents

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You can search for study abroad agents throughout Japan by the name of the prefecture in which the agent is located, the study abroad sector that you are interested in, or the name of the UK institution that you are considering applying to.

This page can be accessed in Japanese only from here.

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.

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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Subject focus

Whatever your chosen field of interest, our site will give you detailed information about each subject category to help you decide on the right course. Find out more now.

Where in the UK?

The UK consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.