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Why study in the UK?
study abroad in the uk
If you’re a college student considering spending a semester, year or summer in the UK, the British Council can help you find the right program, explain the application and visa processes, find scholarships, and give you a preview of what life will be like across the pond.
Study options - program database
Check out our extensive database of study abroad programs: search by location, academic focus and term length.
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how to apply
Read our guide to the application process.
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visa and immigration requirements
Visa and immigration requirements vary depending on how long you’ll be studying in the UK; whether or not you plan on volunteering, interning, or working in the UK; and whether you are a US citizen. Read our complete guide to the forms and applications required to enter the UK as a student.
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living in the uk
From accommodation options overseas and free health care coverage to food and religion, check out our guide to living in the UK.
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Scholarships and Funding
Funding your time overseas is easier that you think. Find out how to use your student loans abroad, search our exclusive scholarship database and learn how to budget for life in the UK.
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Harry Potter and UK Universities

From film locations to character development, universities throughout the UK have inspired the Harry Potter books and movies.
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