Study advice

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.

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.

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.

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

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.