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. 

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.

The UK is a popular study destination for international students because of its top-ranking universities, which include the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. Collectively the two institutions are known as “Oxbridge”. 

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.

The UK is holding a general election on Thursday 4 July 2024. This election allows voters to choose their local Member of Parliament (MP), who will represent their area in the House of Commons. The party with the most MPs will form the government, and its leader will become the country’s prime minister.

The University of Cambridge has secured the top position in the Complete University Guide 2025.

For any students considering becoming an architect in the UK, here are some tips to help you understand the qualification process. 

To register as an architect in the UK, there is a mandatory requirement to have completed a minimum of 24 months of professional practical experience, alongside gaining the typical parts 1, 2 and 3 qualifications. 

I’m currently studying a postgraduate degree in humanities at the University of Manchester in the UK. Before that, I was an undergraduate student at Western University in Canada. I ended up doing five years of undergraduate studies because I decided to do a six-month exchange at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland during my fourth year.