UK universities offer cutting-edge degrees for the twenty-first century. Want to become a leader in the new “green” economy? Read about the wide variety of “green” degrees offered in the UK. From environmental policy and sustainable development to green engineering and biology, there are options for anyone interested in becoming a professional in this growing field.

The UK is also known for its top-notch art degrees. Want to study fashion where Stella McCartney and John Galliano sent their first collections down the runway? From fashion and fine arts to theater and dance, the UK is the place to be.

International students make up 10-30% of the university population, and there are a number of opportunities for you to meet both foreign and British students and become a part of campus life.

Learn about student unions, the center of student life at UK universities and your gateway to joining a sports team, making friends from around the world with the same interests or participating in religious services abroad.

From cricket and rugby to football and golf, playing a sport in the UK is quite popular for a university student: one in four students play on a university team. Although these teams can be just as competitive as college sports in the US, many welcome walk-ons and host try-outs for all students, including study abroad students. If a competitive team isn’t for you, you can also learn a new sport, play for fun on university intramural teams or in participate in leagues in nearby towns. To learn more about British sports, click here. Or if you’d like to explore the UK’s diverse terrain on the weekend, check out this guide to the British outdoors.