United Kingdom

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 14 November, 2024

Going to college or university is about more than just preparing for a career, but choosing the right institution and course can certainly improve your graduate prospects.

A global employability ranking, designed by the HR consultancy Emerging and published exclusively by Times Higher Education, reveals which universities the recruiters at top companies think are best at preparing students for the workplace.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 14 November, 2024

In total, 13 UK universities appear in the Global University Employability Ranking 2025, designed by the HR consultancy Emerging and published exclusively by Times Higher Education. The ranking reveals the 250 universities that recruiters at top companies think are best at preparing students for the workplace.

Five of these are London-based institutions; the remaining universities are spread across the UK.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 21 August, 2024

Studying in the UK is expensive for both domestic and international students, so it is important that you choose a good student bank account that can help you to maximise your money. 

Most major banks (and some online banks) will offer a specific student bank account that will come with perks that will help you to budget and manage your money. 

1. Choose a bank

There are many banks in the UK, so the best way to narrow it down is to look at what the different banks are offering students (see our handy table below).

By grace.mccabe, 2 August, 2024

If you’re receiving your A-level results this year, you may have heard of clearing. This is the process students can go through if they don’t receive the grades they were expecting and miss out on their first and insurance places.  

Our guide to Ucas clearing explains what it is, how to apply and when, so you can use clearing to your advantage.

By grace.mccabe, 15 July, 2024

Australia and the UK are popular destinations for international students because of their highly ranked universities and exciting student lifestyle. To help you choose between studying in Australia or the UK, we’ve included each step of the application process, as well as the differences in course structures and student life to help you choose which country might be more suitable for you.

By grace.mccabe, 5 July, 2024

The Labour Party’s victory in the 2024 general election heralds a new era for education and immigration policies, with implications for students and higher education institutions.  

As Labour takes governmental power for the first time since 2010, this article delves into the party’s proposed reforms, focusing on the impact on higher education and immigration policies affecting international students and universities. 

By grace.mccabe, 1 July, 2024

The UK and the US are home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Both nations attract thousands of international students a year and for good reason. 

However, even if you are planning to apply to both countries it's important to note that there are some key differences between them, such as application processes, costs and how degrees are structured.

We’ve compiled a comparison of the differences between universities in the UK and the US, so you can choose the country that suits you the best.

By grace.mccabe, 26 June, 2024

On 4 July, polling stations across the UK will open at 7am and close at 10pm, allowing members of the public to cast their votes in the general election.

The political parties have released their manifestos, detailing the plans they would enact for the country should they win.

The policies on higher education and immigration will impact both local and international students.

The student vote is a powerful way to make your voice heard and to influence the policies that will shape the country for years to come.