The UK: Destination Guides

Is it your dream to study in the UK? Have you pictured yourself sipping tea and walking the grounds of stately homes but still can’t decide which university, city or town would suit you best? Not to worry. We spoke to Brighton University student Olivia Holtman, 24, who is studying psychology and sociology to shed light on what it means to be an international student in the UK and why she chose the city of Brighton for her studies.     What made you

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

Background The film setting of Harry Potter, The Riot Club and The History Boys, Oxford is renowned for its architectural beauty and world-leading educational institutions.  Not only that, but Oxford is also the birthplace of Alice in Wonderland and home to the authors Lewis Carroll and J.R.R Tolkien. Known as ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’, Oxford is located in the south east of England, made up of 38 Oxford University colleges including Christ Church,

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

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

We spoke to the head of international recruitment at a London-based university who shares how to navigate your way through a UK university application journey. Listen to the full interview below:     Excited about studying in the UK? Get searching for a course now!

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