- Before you apply
- UCAS terms explained
- Starting your application
- After you apply
- Non-UK students
- Mature students
- Disabled students
- UCAS Tariff
- Student finance
- Important dates for your diary
- Conventions and exhibitions
- Course Search
- Apply
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Decisions to make and things to know before applying to higher education
Choosing which university or college to go to is a
life-changing decision and our aim is to make the process as flexible and
accessible as possible for our international applicants. You should aim to
do as much research as possible so that you choose the right course for the
right reasons.
There are many benefits to higher education because it can give you important transferable skills that will make you successful in your chosen career.
Once you decide what you want to study and where, you'll need to complete your application online using Apply. We aim to guide you through the choices available to help you make your decisions. The application process itself is simple and we provide help throughout. You can apply individually or you may be able to apply through a centre or an agent, for example, your school or local British Council office.