Considering studying abroad or getting your undergraduate or graduate degree in the UK (England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland)? Find the right program, search for scholarships, learn about living in the UK and understand visa requirements.
Study Abroad
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 the UK last year.
Some teenagers also have the opportunity to go abroad through the British Council's 9/11 UK Summer Camp, which allows 16- to 18-year-olds who were directly impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks to experience the rich educational and cultural heritage of the UK.
Interested in summer study in the UK? Check out this opportunity for US undergraduate students from the US-UK Fulbright Commission. Visit the Education UK website for more options.
Undergraduate Degrees
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are home to some of the world’s top universities. Many of them are less expensive than the average four-year private American university – and many accept US financial aid.
Another benefit: In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, bachelor’s degree programs are typically completed in three years compared to the four years it takes to complete a degree in the US.
Graduate Degrees
Earn a master’s degree in the UK in only one year and without taking the GRE exam. Climb to the next phase in your career and save money and time with a one-year graduate degree in the UK.
Scholarships and Funding
Funding your time overseas is easier than you think. Take a look at scholarships for undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and study abroad programs.
Children or dependants of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks can also apply for funding from the UK 9/11 Scholarships Fund, established jointly by the British Council and the World Trade Center Disaster Fund.
Visa and Immigration Requirements
Visa and immigration requirements vary depending on how long you’ll be studying in the UK, whether you plan on volunteering, interning, or work in the UK, and whether you are a US citizen. Read our step-by-step guide here.
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