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Your students can reach their potential with UK higher education
The 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.
Read our new international guide for advisers
Our guide will help you find answers to your questions and provide links to other sources of advice and support, so you can advise your students in making the right choices:
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 are attending / 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.
Training sessions for international advisers
Find out about our workshops for advisers and international agents, where you can learn how to successfully advise applicants from an international background and where to find up-to-date resources. Go to the advisers' training section
Contact us
If you have any queries, contact our Customer Contact Centre. If you are calling from outside the UK, you can contact us on 0044 330 333 0230 (international call rates apply). Please choose option 1.