Studying in the United Kingdom

Each year, 1000s of international students come to study in the UK. There are a huge number of degree courses available. These range from medicine, law, accountancy and architecture to the arts, media, humanities, science and business.

Studying for a UK qualification is a sound, long-term investment. There is great value in living and studying here. You can use it to improve your English, get a job and make new friends and contacts.

First you might like to check whether you could apply for a special scholarship on one of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office schemes.

If that isn't possible, you can find out more about where you can go to apply for loans, grants and other schemes to help you take the course you have picked.

If you are an undergraduate, there are 1000s of courses you can choose from. Or you might prefer to study for a UK degree in your own country.

Postgraduates can also choose a course from the many on offer.

Half the joy of studying is the chance to meet and mix with fellow students. So here you can find out about student life, how much it costs and whether you will be able to work to support yourself.

Finally there are some useful links which will tell you all you need to know about being a student in the UK. There’s information about whether you need a visa, how to find work and professional student organisations, and who can help with any problems you might have.

Our scholarships

There is a range of Foreign & Commonwealth Office scholarships and fellowships. They’re available to help the potential leaders, opinion-formers and decision-makers of tomorrow to study in the UK.

Undergraduate study

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Find out about the sorts of things you will need to know before you embark on a course in the UK.

Postgraduate study

UK postgraduate courses last between 1 and 4 years. You can choose from 1000s subjects in the arts, sciences, social sciences and humanities.

Student life

Your university or college careers service can also provide you with information and advice about employment, training and further study, and help you with job-hunting and making applications.

Useful links

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Here you can find a range of useful information that will help you during your time as a student in the UK.

Pet Travel Scheme

From 1st January 2012, the rules for bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret into the UK will change. Until then, the existing rules continue to apply for pets coming into the UK, see www.defra.gov.uk/pets

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