Benefits of studying in the UK
Undergraduate courses here can offer a fantastic mix of valuable skills, diverse culture, innovative industries and academic excellence.
How to apply
Firstly, the way that UK higher education works means there are different rules for UK, EU and international students. We’ll highlight the similarities and differences throughout ucas.com, but it might be worth checking our guide to UK higher education terms too.
- Then get started on what to study, when to apply and how to get a place and a visa.
- Then find a course, and look out for our advice on how to choose a suitable course and university.
- Then start applying, submitting your application before 15 January (18:00 UK time) if possible, (or 15 October 18:00 UK time the year before for Oxford, Cambridge or most medicine, veterinary and dentistry courses).
- Then look at finance and support, if you’ll need to arrange visas and to pay course fees or adjust to life in the UK.
Advice for international applications
You can download step-by-step guides here – including guides in other languages – and we have specific tips for international students throughout our website.
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All the tips are listed together here too
EU referendum: what does it mean for you?
If you're an EU national who's applied to study in the UK, you may be concerned about the recent referendum result, and what it means for you. Here are a few things you can do to find out more about Brexit.
- The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) looks after the interests of international students and those who work with them. Read UKCISA's latest article on the EU referendum.
- Take a look at what universities are saying about Brexit – you can find links to their websites in our search tool.
- Read the statements below about the latest support arrangements for EU students.
Starting your studies in 2018/19?
England
The Government has confirmed EU students will continue to be eligible for financial support, with full access to student loans and grants, even if their course finishes after the UK’s exit from the EU. Check GOV.UK and the Student Loans Company website for further information.
Northern Ireland
The Northern Irish Government has confirmed that all EU applicants are able to apply for a tuition fee loan, up to their maximum tuition fee amount. Check the NI Direct website for more information.
Scotland
The Scottish Government has confirmed that EU nationals are guaranteed free tuition for the duration of their course. More information is on the SAAS website.
Wales
Eligible EU students will continue to receive support from Student Finance Wales. Read the Welsh Government's website and Universities Wales’ post for more information.
Starting your studies in 2019/20?
England
EU students will be able to access financial support for the duration of their course on the same basis as those starting in 2018/19. Find out more.
Scotland
The Scottish Government has confirmed that EU nationals are guaranteed free tuition for the duration of their course.
EU students applying for university places will continue to have access to student loans and certain grants, even if the course concludes after the UK’s exit from the EU.
Wales
The Welsh Government has confirmed that EU students applying for a place at Welsh universities for the 2019/20 academic year will continue to be eligible for financial support. Find out more.