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Why study in the UK?
study in the UK

Considering studying abroad or getting your undergraduate or graduate degree in the UK (England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland)? Find the right program, search for scholarships, learn about living in the UK and understand visa requirements.

Study Abroad

Find out why the UK continues to be the top study abroad destination for Americans. More than 40,000 US students chose to spend a summer, semester or year of college in the UK last year.

Undergraduate Degrees

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are home to some of the world’s top universities. Many of them are less expensive than the average four-year private American university – and many accept US financial aid.

Another benefit: In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, bachelor’s degree programs are typically completed in three years compared to the four years it takes to complete a degree in the US.

Graduate Degrees

Earn a master’s degree in the UK in only one year and without taking the GRE exam. Climb to the next phase in your career and save money and time with a one-year graduate degree in the UK.

Scholarships and Funding

Funding your time overseas is easier than you think. Learn how to use your student loans in the UK and search our exclusive scholarship database.

Visa and Immigration Requirements

Visa and immigration requirements vary depending on how long you’ll be studying in the UK, whether you plan on volunteering, interning, or work in the UK, and whether you are a US citizen. Read our step-by-step guide here.

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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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