International Study

Want to study abroad? Here you will find sources of general information and resources that can help you make this happen.

There are many reasons to take your studies outside the UK. By studying in another country, you can:

  • discover a different culture
  • learn or improve a foreign language
  • access unique subject areas not available in the UK
  • improve your job prospects by adding something to your CV that makes you stand out

 

International study can also open the door to working in a foreign country and help you to obtain a work visa. Our International Volunteering and Work page can give you an idea of what opportunities are out there.

If you’re interested in pursuing your studies abroad, Prospects offers country specific information on postgraduate study.

DirectGov provides information on studying at an overseas university. It offers general information on how to research the possibilities before you apply. Think about whether the country and course is right for you – and about practical issues like entrance requirements and visas. 

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) offers practical information for UK students looking to study abroad.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) offers information on how your previous studies will be recognised in a foreign country. UNESCO provide a international guide to higher-education study opportunities and scholarships offered by higher education institutions and international organizations in 129 countries.

Interested in studying abroad but prefer to stay in an EU country? The Erasmus programme offers opportunities for you to undertake part of your degree in another EU country.

Financing international studies is a serious concern for many prospective students. International Student.com offers information on funding study abroad. Find information on funding your course from DirectGov.

Check that institutions and qualifications are recognised.

StudyOverseas.com provides free university and college advice for students worldwide who are considering studying abroad for an international education. Their Course and College search section contains details of hundreds of colleges and universities that are currently recruiting international students, together with a database of the best articles that have appeared in the leading journals on international education.

The Leverhulme Trust offers grants for students wishing to study abroad.

Are you a student with a disability? Study abroad without limits.eu is a resource for European students with a disability who want to study abroad in the countries involved in this website; Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden.

GoAbroad.com provides comprehensive international education and alternative travel databases. With GoAbroad you can search for international courses by country, subject and degree level.

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