Find out why the UK continues to be the top study abroad destination for Americans.

More than 40,000 US students chose to spend a summer, semester or year of college in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland last year.

The UK offers many interesting and enriching places to study. This month we feature Dundee as our City of the Month.

Watch an American student describe why he chose to go to graduate school in the UK.

Swiss Re, Foster Associates building. © Britain On View/FCO/Lee Mawdsley

UK Specialties

UK universities offer cutting-edge degrees for the twenty-first century. Want to become a leader in the new “green” economy? Read about the wide variety of “green” degrees offered in the UK. From environmental policy and sustainable development to green engineering and biology, there are options for anyone interested in becoming a professional in this growing field.

The UK is also known for its top-notch art degrees. Want to study fashion where Stella McCartney and John Galliano sent their first collections down the runway? From fashion and fine arts to theater and dance, the UK is the place to be.

Students at Swansea University. Image Credit: Scott Suchman.

Student Life

International students make up 10-30% of the university population, and there are a number of opportunities for you to meet both foreign and British students and become a part of campus life.

Learn about student unions, the center of student life at UK universities and your gateway to joining a sports team, making friends from around the world with the same interests or participating in religious services abroad.

Boy dressed in Manchester United kit on his father's shoulders at Old Trafford stadium, Manchester, England. Image Credit: britainonview/Martin Brent.

Sports and the Outdoors

From cricket and rugby to football and golf, playing a sport in the UK is quite popular for a university student: one in four students play on a university team. Although these teams can be just as competitive as college sports in the US, many welcome walk-ons and host try-outs for all students, including study abroad students. If a competitive team isn’t for you, you can also learn a new sport, play for fun on university intramural teams or in participate in leagues in nearby towns. To learn more about British sports, click here. Or if you’d like to explore the UK’s diverse terrain on the weekend, check out this guide to the British outdoors.

Forced Entertainment's Bloody Mess. Image Credit: Hugo Glendinning.

arts and entertainment

Home to Shakespeare and Turner, Ralph Fiennes and Damien Hirst, UK museums, galleries, theaters, dance troupes and cinemas bring you the best of classical and contemporary arts. Learn more here.

Aerial view over the modern Eurostar terminal and trains at dusk, Waterloo Station, London, England, UK. © Nigel Francis/Robert Harding.

Travel Europe on a Budget

With the UK as your home base, you can fly or take a train to other European countries and arrive within hours—and for less than you think. Cheap airlines and multi-day train passes allow you to explore the rest of Europe on your weekends or holidays on a dime. Check out Visit Europe’s travel page for more information and links to discount airlines.

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events and festivals

Search upcoming events and festivals throughout the UK.

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