Study in the UK and Brexit FAQs

Did you know that:

• Four of the top six universities in the world are in the UK (World Rankings, QS)?
• The UK is a world-leading research nation (International Comparative Performance of the UK Research Base, BIS)?
• The UK is the world’s most popular destination for English language study?
• UK-educated international graduates achieve markedly higher average salaries than if they had been educated at home (Tracking International Graduate Outcomes, BIS, 2011)?

UK education is all about giving you inspiration to develop your knowledge and skills, freedom to be creative, and support to help you achieve your best.

On a UK course, you'll gain skills and qualifications to help you succeed in your chosen career.

And outside the classroom, you will have the opportunity to experience the UK's unique countryside, cities and culture!

Find out more reasons to choose a UK education.

Do you want to find a UK course or scholarship? Perhaps you’d like some help deciding what and where to study? We are here to help you.

On the Study UK: Discover You website you can look up thousands of UK courses and scholarships using our search tools and resources. We list qualifications like undergraduate Bachelor's degrees, HNDs and postgraduate Master’s degrees, MBAs and doctorates. You can also find out about English language courses.

For younger pupils, you can also look up UK boarding schools and English language courses for children and teenagers.

Find out about course types, qualifications and the different education systems for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in your study options.

If you are planning your UK studies then we can help you! We have gathered practical advice for you about UK visas, scholarships, money, accommodation, health, safety, travel and much more.

Read the Study UK: Discover You website for practical advice before you go.

What is it really like to live and study in the UK? 

From Students’ Unions, nightlife and socialising to food, drink, religion and weather, find out all about living and studying in the UK on the Study UK: Discover You website.

You can also watch films and read blogs written by international students.

On the UCAS website you can search for courses of all levels by subject or institution. You can also apply for Undergraduate degrees on this website. Information and descriptions of types of qualifications can be found on the page: higher education courses and qualifications. On that page you'll also find our tips on applying for undergraduate courses through UCAS.

To watch our Study UK presentation from the BeSt³  Messe 2019, click here. This video includes practical information on why you should study in the UK, how to choose the University you want to attend, and how to write your personal statement.

The referendum result does not have any immediate implications for the status of EU students in the UK. 

EU students applying for a place at a university or further education institution in England, Wales or Northern Ireland in the 2019-20 academic year will continue to be eligible for ‘home fee status’, which means they will be charged the same tuition fees as UK students. Students who start courses this academic year (2018-19), or who have already started their course, have also been guaranteed their existing status.

Watch our video with Annie Bell from Universities UK International here to find out more information on studying in the UK and Brexit. 

For more information about EU nationals and student finance in the UK, please visit the following websites for each country to read their statement and check for any relevant updates.

• England: Student Loans Company 
• Scotland: Universities Scotland 
• Wales: Universities Wales 
• Northern Ireland: NI Direct 

• Check the website of Universities UK, the representative organisation for UK universities, and read their EU Referendum FAQs for universities and students 
• Visit the website of the UK Council for International Students (UKCISA) and their regularly updated page: Brexit: What we Know for EEA students and their families  
• Visit the websites of the universities you are interested in to see their own statements on the impact of the referendum results
• Check the Erasmus+ website and the Erasmus+ Brexit update page 

Staying up to date

• Check the official information for EU citizens in the UK on the Government website 
• Follow latest news for university students on Twitter @UKCISA or @UniversitiesUK
• Follow Erasmus news on Twitter @EUErasmusPlus or subscribe to the Erasmus+ Newsletter