International and EU students
Over 500,000 international students study in the UK every year. Find out about the benefits of UK study, how to apply, and how to get a visa.
Information and advice pages
International and EU students
Over 500,000 international students study in the UK every year. Find out about the benefits of UK study, how to apply, and how to get a visa.
Languages personal statement guide
Applying for French, Spanish, German, Mandarin or another language or combined languages degree? Read on for some expert pointers from admissions tutors.
Marketing personal statement guide
If you're applying for a marketing degree, make sure you can sell yourself in your personal statement!
Next steps: UCAS report on LGBT+ students
Each year, 40,000 LGBT+ students apply to UK higher education.
Parents' Learning Allowances for full-time students
If you have dependent children, you can apply for extra help with course-related costs. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Personal statement tips for international students: 2026 entry
Applying to study in the UK? Here's some tips for how to write your personal statement if you're an international student.
Postgraduate open days and events
Attending postgraduate open days before applying will give you plenty of time to make a confident, informed decision about the course that best suits your learning style, and meets your career aspirations.
Postgraduate study
Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.
Postgraduate UK: international students
If you want to study a postgraduate course in the UK, start here to find out how to apply and find out more information.
Pre-application support
From entry requirements, course choices, to personal statement techniques, make sure your students have everything they need to successfully apply to university.
References for UCAS applications
How you get a reference for your application depends on if you’re applying individually, or through a school, college, or a centre registered with UCAS.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Music
Music scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to students who show exceptional musical talent, whether they’re studying a music degree or not. Find out how to apply, extra benefits you can get, and more.
Sport and exercise science personal statement guide
Make sure you understand what course you’re applying for and what skills and attributes admissions tutors are looking for, so you can write a successful sports and exercise science statement.
Student finance for family members of migrant workers
If you're a family member of a migrant worker, here's the student finance available to you, and how you can apply. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Student finance guidance for parents and partners
Are you the parent or partner of someone applying for student finance? Here's everything you need to know.
Student visas and immigration
Find out what you need to do and when to apply for your student visa, as well as how the immigration process works.
Student visas, immigration, and English language tests
Visas and English language tests are required for many international applications. Find out what you need to do, and when to apply for yours.
Subject tasters
Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities