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why study in the uk?

Getting your undergraduate degree in the uk

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.

Need more reasons to study in the UK? Read about the UK’s cutting-edge degrees, premier culture, sports, and festivals, and find out how easy it is to explore the rest of Europe on the weekends.

Below, you can search for the right program, learn about the application and visa processes, find funding and preview what life will be like in the UK.

search degree programs

Check out our extensive database of study abroad programs: search by location, academic focus and term length: coming in early fall 2010!
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how to apply

Read our guide to the application process.
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visa and immigration requirements

Visa and immigration requirements vary depending on how long you’ll be studying in the UK; whether or not you plan on volunteering, interning, or working in the UK; and whether you are a US citizen. Read our complete guide to the forms and applications required to enter the UK as a student.
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living in the uk

From accommodation options overseas and free health care coverage to food and religion, check out our guide to living in the UK.
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Scholarships and funding

Funding your time overseas is easier that you think. Find out how to use your student loans abroad, search our exclusive scholarship database and learn how to budget for life in the UK. Also see our list of scholarships from specific institutions.

education faqs

visa faqs

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UCAS tv

Applying for a UK undergraduate degree? You'll need to apply through UCAS. Watch applicant video diaries, case studies and how to guides on UCAS tv.

U.S. News & World Report: What British Colleges Can Teach America

Learn more about applying to UK universities through UCAS.

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