While most international students who come to the UK are drawn to London, not everyone is so armoured with the hustle-bustle of London life - which is understandable. Here we highlight some alternative study destinations in the UK if you want to be a little different... Manchester Manchester has a thriving arts and music scene that transcends all genres from Indie cool to high cheese – its four main theatres often stage West End musical hits, for
Have you considered studying in Scotland? No? Why not? When most international students think of studying in the UK, they think of studying at Oxford or Cambridge, two of the top universities in the world; however the likelihood of gaining admission to one of these institutions is slim due to the heavy competition. Others automatically think of studying in London; yes, one of the top tourist cities in the world, but everyone heads there. Why don’t you consider
The birth place of Roald Dahl, Shirley Bassey and Jon Ronson, Cardiff is steeped in history and culture. What started as a roman fort is now the thriving metropolitan city of Wales. Cardiff is the largest city in Wales, with a population of 400,000 and a student community of more than 44,000. In this city guide we explore what makes Cardiff such a great place to live, work and study. Where can you study in Cardiff? Home to beautiful
Habib Rezaie has come a long way since migrating to the UK 11 years ago. Just 16 years old, with no family to accompany him and no knowledge of how to speak the English language, it can't have been easy trying to adapt to living in the country. Despite all of that, Habib has thrived. After completing an ESOL course and a successful claim for asylum to the UK, Habib has gone on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Computing for
Some of the world’s best universities, unforgettable cities, brilliant nightlife and a welcoming environment for international students. Those are just some of the reasons you might have for wanting to study abroad in the UK, but there’s actually so much more. Want to find out more about the University of Edinburgh’s essay proofreading service for students that don’t list English as their first language? Or more about the University of Sheffield’s
The UK has beaten the likes of the USA and Australia to be crowned the best study destination in the world for international student satisfaction. The Universities UK survey of 11,362 first-year students revealed that around a fifth of international students in the UK indicated the country was the only nation they considered. The primary alternative country considered for study by the UK’s international undergraduate students
Adrian Dutch, Head of International at City University, London addresses some of the key questions for students wishing to study in the UK. Start watching the clips from our Google Hangout with Adrian by clicking on the video below (the full playlist will play one after the other or you can choose a video to watch from the playlist after the video player): ‘ The perfect application journey to a British
When most people think of Britain, they conjure images of gents in top hats, sipping tea and speaking the Queen’s English. They imagine warm pints, endless queues and people too conservative and polite to take seriously. This narrow idea of British life is damaging and prevents us from understanding what living like a Brit really means. Dispelling the following myths will no doubt make it easier for you to understand British culture, and make
When planning to study abroad, your first and most important decision is choosing the right location. A popular destination for international students, studying in the UK could be the right choice for you. Watch the video below as Emilia explains why she chose to study in the UK, and why you should, too. If you find the video useful, give it a LIKE and have a look at our list of useful links beneath it.
Scotland isn’t just the colder and steeper part of the UK, don’t you know? And it shouldn’t be lumped in as part of Northern England. Scotland has its own sense of identity and national pride, along with many social activities unique to the country. So whether you've chosen to study in "Bonnie Scotland" or you fancy a weekend break while studying in England, here are a few things you can do in Scotland: The Fringe Well,
