Study in the UK

Guides to studying in the UK

Practical, sourced guides to UK admissions, the subclass 500 student visa, tuition, living costs and scholarships, written against the figures the government and the universities actually publish.

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Study Guides

Why Study in the UK? Four Nations, One Quality System

The UK is four nations with their own higher-education systems, a public register of who may call themselves a university, and official course data yo...

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Application Guides

How to Apply to a UK University: UCAS, Deadlines and Clearing

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS, with a 31 January main deadline and an earlier 14 October one for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry a...

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Application Guides

How to Apply for a UK Master's Degree

Most taught master's and research degrees are applied for directly to the university. Here is how the process works, and why scholarship deadlines com...

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Student Visa

The UK Student Visa Explained: CAS, IHS and Maintenance Funds

What the Student route asks of you: a CAS from a licensed sponsor, the visa fee, the Immigration Health Surcharge and money held for 28 consecutive da...

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Student Visa

The Immigration Health Surcharge: What It Is and What You Pay

The IHS is a fee you pay with your Student visa application that gives you access to the NHS. Here is how it is charged and what to check.

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Scholarships

UK Scholarships for International Students: Chevening, Commonwealth and GREAT

Chevening and Commonwealth fund study in full; GREAT is at least £10,000 towards tuition. How each one works, and where to apply.

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Study Guides

Cost of Living for Students in the UK: London vs the Rest

London is the most expensive city, and the Home Office funds requirement reflects it. How to think about rent, transport and budgeting wherever you st...

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Rankings & Comparisons

Russell Group or Not? Choosing the Right UK University

The Russell Group has 24 members, but membership is not an official quality grade. What to compare instead.

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Student Visa

What Is a CAS? The Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies Explained

No CAS, no Student visa. What it is, who issues it and what you need to do before it can be issued.

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