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Want to pursue a university in the UK? Use this manual to learn about the UK university system and how to apply as an international student at a UK university!
The oldest and most prominent universities in the world are found in the UK. According to the Times Higher Education World Institution Rankings 2022, the almost 1,000-year-old University of Oxford in England is presently rated as the top university in the world. 28 more UK institutions are included within the top 200.
Therefore, it makes sense that the nation is a popular choice for overseas students.
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, undergraduate programs typically last three years and only require you to study one topic, which you will specify in your application. There are several exceptions to this norm, including combined honors programs that let you do two courses concurrently, and lengthier programs like medicine (which generally takes five years in the UK). And programs combine three years of teaching with a year spent overseas or in the private sector.
In the UK, there are more than 160 institutes of higher learning. These include the prestigious Russell Group, an alliance of 24 top research universities, which also includes UCL and the London School of Economics and Political Science in central London, as well as the University of Cambridge in East Anglia, the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and Durham University in North East England.
If English isn't your first language and you want to study in the UK, you'll probably need to take an English language exam to demonstrate that you are proficient enough to succeed academically.
The preferred exam, the minimum overall grade expected, and the grades needed in writing, speaking, listening, and reading sections are often stated by universities. High scores are often expected in fields like law and medicine as well as at more selective colleges like those in the Russell Group. If you are unclear of the precise criteria, we advise contacting the international offices of the school you have selected.
You do not immediately apply to the UK universities with separate applications, as you would in other nations. Instead, one centralized system called Ucas is used for all university applications, and it has a nominal price of roughly £22. You have the option to apply to up to five institutions when submitting a Ucas application.
You must include information about all of your examinations and credentials on your Ucas application, as well as a reference from a teacher and a personal statement. You have the chance to explain why you are interested in studying your selected course in the personal statement, as well as to describe any extracurricular activities you find interesting outside of your academics, including clubs, societies, further topic research, or sports.
Tuition fees have been imposed by the UK institutions since 1998, and foreign students often pay more than their local counterparts. The cost of tuition will vary depending on the course you choose and your nationality.
Before Brexit, EU students in the UK had "home fee status," which meant they had to pay the same tuition costs as citizens of the UK. The Student Awards Agency Scotland would pay all of their tuition costs if they pursued undergraduate studies in Scotland. Students from the EU might also apply for a maintenance loan to help with living expenses.
