Your students can reach their potential with UK higher education

Sitting on a bench outsideThe UK has a long history of welcoming international students and UK qualifications are understood and respected throughout the world. Last year there were over 104,000 international undergraduate students in full-time higher education throughout the UK. For more information about studying in the UK, go to the Education UK website.

British colleges and universities provide a diverse, creative and inviting environment and will encourage each of your students to reach their full potential. Many provide international offices, international student societies, academic support, social events and clubs, counsellors and advisers to ensure that your students feel welcome and supported.

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How we can help
More information about the role of UCAS and our online tools and information resources.

Researching courses and locations
Information on how to help your students choose the right course and place of study: click here to find out about prospectuses, guidebooks, open days and conventions.

Entry requirements and documentation
An overview of entry requirements plus detailed information on the documentation your students will need before they can study in the UK.

English language proficiency
Find out about proficiency tests accepted by universities and colleges.

How to apply
Details on how and when to apply, as well as application costs.

Money matters
An explanation of the current fees charged for international students, and advice on financial help available to them.

Further information
A wide range of research and reference sources that your students will find very useful.

International events
Find out which international events we have attended this year. Many of these events were hosted by the British Council Education UK but we make other visits as well and we are always pleased to receive invitations to speak to students and counsellors in their own schools and colleges.

UCAS international agents' 'knowledge workshops'

Each year we run a popular workshop for international agents, where you can learn more about operating successfully as an applicant adviser in UK admissions. The next workshop will be held on 15 October 2010 and another will be run on 10 February 2011. Download a booking form (PDF). Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact us

You are welcome to email us at internationalenquiries@ucas.ac.uk if you have any queries or contact our Customer Service Unit. If you are calling from outside the UK, you can contact us on 0044 330 333 0230 (international call rates apply).