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We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

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

Discover any information you might need to succeed in applying to UK institutions as an international student. Find advice on visas, English language skills, why you should study in the UK and what your qualifications will mean.

This guidance is for any advisers (school counsellors, agents, IECS etc.), and other centres based outside the UK, who advise potential undergraduate applicants to higher education (HE) courses in the UK.

Knowing how to support displaced students can be challenging, especially if their immigration status is insecure or due to change. We have worked with expert organisations to clarify practical ways you can support displaced students' aspirations for higher education.

There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.

Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.

The UK is made up of four distinct nations, each with its own character, culture, and higher education landscape. In this sub-series, we take each one in turn and what sets them apart from one another.

Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.

Find out what to do next if you’re not holding any conservatoire offers.

Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.

Join us for a 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.

Every international student has questions – and some of them are harder to find answers to than others. In this sub-series, we put the most common ones directly to the experts, covering everything from applications and documents to visas, scholarships, and what UK student life is actually like.

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.

In this series, we're expanding the conversation beyond the student journey to include everyone involved in the UK study experience. Whether you're a student, a parent, or simply curious about what studying in different parts of the UK really looks like, there's something here for you.

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 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.

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.

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