Best universities in the UK 2024 - University Rankings
Top 10 universities in the UK 2024
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The UK is a top study destination for international students because it is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Students often view the process of securing a visa as being difficult, feeling overwhelmed by various deadlines and the need to produce supporting documents. But you shouldn’t let that put you off studying abroad. Once the visa process is complete, the experience of studying abroad will outweigh any headaches you may faced during the visa application process.
How much does it cost to study in the UK? If you are interested in studying in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales, then one of the most important things to consider is how much university is going to cost. This essential guide breaks down how expensive university is in the UK for international students.
Note that prices are correct at the time of publication and may vary from those shown here.
As a high school student, I always thought of living abroad as a step towards happiness. It might have been my belief that freedom would solve my problems, but that wasn’t true.
As high school students, most of us have no idea how different university life can be. We imagine an idealistic future. Yes, you will meet new friends, explore cities you have yet to visit and get to try things you are not familiar with. However, there are limitations that it’s important to be aware of.
Now that you’ve organised your student visa for the UK, it’s worth knowing if you can work while you are studying, as well as how many hours and what kind of work you can do.
International students can work in the UK if they are on a student or Tier 4 visa. If you are in the UK on a visitor or short-term visa, work is not allowed at any time, including unpaid positions and volunteering.
The Rhodes Scholarship provides exceptional people from around the world with the life-changing opportunity to study at the University of Oxford.
Standfirst: You may have heard the phrase Russell Group, but perhaps you aren’t sure what it means. Here we explain what the Russell Group is and what its application process looks like.
When you think about classic, beautiful university buildings, the UK will usually be one of the first countries you think of. Home to some of the oldest universities in the world, many of its universities have been used as filming locations for period dramas and epic films.
Here at Times Higher Education Student we have thought long and hard about which universities are deemed the most beautiful in the UK, with rolling green spaces, and Gothic and modern buildings.
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.
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).
My name is Paula Vivas. I’m a second-year joint honours BA history and politics and international relations student at Royal Holloway, University of London. As a student ambassador at Royal Holloway, I meet many prospective students who are eagerly awaiting their A-level results but are often terrified about not getting into university. I always remind them that there’s often another chance – through clearing. It’s great to be able to write about my experience with clearing because it means a lot to me.