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Robbie, along with our guests, discuss essential first steps for international students arriving in the UK, covering immediate priorities like accommodation, bank accounts, and NHS registration.

Robbie James is joined by Natalie Wong and Joy Elliott-Bowman to discuss choosing the right university. Together, they explore practical research strategies and tools for comparing institutions, programmes, and locations to make informed decisions.

This episode features Catriona McCarthy and Arya Nur Güneş discussing something all students, international or otherwise, worry about – finance. Find out how to budget effectively, the extra payments and outgoing international students face, as well as a brief overview of scholarships and how to find them.

Join us for the first series of discussions about the international student experience in the UK. Find out why current students chose the UK, how to budget effectively, and essential information on student life, future opportunities, and post-graduation options.

This series guides you through the essential decisions and actionable steps for your UK study journey – from discovering opportunities and submitting applications, to moving abroad and establishing yourself in unfamiliar surroundings.

This series tackles the key decisions and practical steps you'll need to take on your journey to studying in the UK – from exploring your options and applying, to relocating and finding your feet in a new country.

Adapting to life in a new country comes with unexpected challenges and moments of growth. Discover what culture shock really feels like, how to navigate unfamiliar social norms, and practical ways to find your community while embracing student life in the UK.

Robbie and our guests discuss everything about life in the UK from an international student perspective. Joined by current students, we touch on the application process and what you need to prepare, as well as looking at accommodation options and the intricacies of student life, such as how to integrate and what's available to help.

Robbie, alongside Ruth Jones and Liv McGill guide you through key dates and deadlines, explaining equal consideration and beyond, share top personal statement tips, and unpack extra requirements from admissions tests to portfolios and auditions.

In this episode, we explore what makes UK universities unique, from institution types and regional differences to academic expectations and grading systems.

Discover how to navigate the UK student housing market, from on-campus halls to private rentals, with practical tips on securing the right accommodation for your budget and lifestyle.

Host Robbie James is joined by Anisha Parmar and Xiaojie Yang to discuss finding support before and during university, from teachers and parents to friends and campus resources.

In this episode our guests take you through everything you need to know before you make your choice about where to study. We discuss the UK as a study destination, the realities of choosing the UK and what it's actually like. This includes what the UK has to offer, the options available, and what it all actually looks like.

This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS application.

This page gives you all the extra international tips for UK conservatoire applications.

Read our tips for international applicants, about choosing a course and university, how to apply, visas, student finance, and where to get help and support.

UK conservatoires are excellent places for international students to get high quality training in music, dance, drama, or musical theatre. Students come from all over the world, to gain performance skills they can use to succeed on international stages.

UCAS has been helping connect the world to UK Higher Education since 1992, supporting over one million international students to make their UK study dream a reality. As pressure on providers to improve the quality and diversity increases, and the local and global competition intensifies, UCAS is here to ensure you and your teams can deliver your international recruitment and admissions goals.