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Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.

Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer, London Higher

Neil Armstrong and Merelina Sykes, Joint Heads of Student Property at Knight Frank and Richard Smith, CEO at Unite Students

If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.

Distance learning allows you to pursue a degree, by studying in your own time, rather than on campus. Learn more about this alternative, including who offers it, and whether employers recognise it.

The Turing Scheme has been launched to replace the Erasmus+ programme, which the UK is no longer participating in having left the EU.

UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.

Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.

Apprenticeships vary depending on where you are in the UK.

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Discover how distance learning works if you’re studying a degree remotely, from applying to teaching and exams. Plus, see what support is available from tutors and other students.

The combination of patient care, medical knowledge, driving skills and an ever-changing working day makes being a paramedic a very popular career choice.

Most universities provide a range of activities to help you settle into UK life. Here are some tips about moving to and living in the UK.