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FAQs for international students

Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.

Filling in your UCAS application

Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.

Increase your undergraduate applications

We can help you increase your applications across the full 18-month conversion funnel, from initial research, right up until acceptance. From discovery brand awareness activities to pre- and post-application campaigns, as well as Clearing, we help universities and colleges drive their student recruitment to the students who would love to choose them.

International

UCAS has a wide range of information, resources and services to support international students, advisers and UK universities and colleges. This ranges from advice and guidance on the UK higher education admissions journey, to data dashboards and insights.

Part-time jobs for international students in the UK

Finding a part-time job while at university in the UK is a great way to earn extra money, meet new people, and build professional skills. Find out the visa rules, the type of student jobs you can find, and how to fit it in around your studies.

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: EU and international students

With world renowned teaching, research, and facilities – as well as a rich historical and cultural heritage – UK is one of the most popular study destinations for international students from around the globe and hosts hundreds of thousands international students annually.

Support for international students

What support is available for international students? What organisations exist to help? What will you need to move to the UK? All these questions, and more, are answered here.

Supporting international students

We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.

The UCAS International Podcast: Moving to the UK

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.

The UCAS International Podcast: Scholarships and budgeting​

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.

The UCAS International Podcast: Series Two

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.

The UCAS International Podcast: 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.