It may take a little while to adjust to your new lifestyle in the UK
Undergraduate degrees
British academic standards are admired worldwide, with Bachelor’s degrees and higher education diplomas recognised amongst the best
Applying to independent boarding schools and colleges
Applications can occasionally be made online, or forms can be downloaded from school and college websites
Postgraduate degrees
UK institutions offer an enormous variety of taught postgraduate certificates, diplomas and Master’s degrees
Applying to further education colleges
Applications for some FE colleges are handled by UCAS. For those that are not, applications can occasionally be made online, or forms can be downloaded from college websites. Most colleges…
Applying for undergraduate study
UCAS is a good place to start if you need advice and information on any aspect of where, what and how to study at an HE level in the UK
Applying for postgraduate study
Postgraduate programmes are available at HE institutions and some independent research establishments
GCSEs and equivalents
School students in the UK usually obtain GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) as their first qualifications at the age of about 16
A-levels and equivalents
A-levels (Advanced levels) and their Scottish equivalents are the most popular option for continuing students after GCSEs and Standard Grades
Student life: off campus
The lively experience as a student in the UK doesn’t end as soon as you step off campus. There is plenty to do around the UK, and you are often offered a sample of the country’s delights at a discounted rate