International students - the facts
So you’ve decided to head to the UK, go to university, get a degree and give your future career a real kick-start. Well, you’re not alone; in fact over 430,000 international students head to the UK to study every year. Apart from a rich history, beautiful cities and all the tea you could dream of, the UK is a hub for international students because of how much choice there is.
There’s almost no limit to what you can study – or where. With around 130 universities and higher education providers to choose from, international students have a wonderful range to choose from.
In terms of the subjects studied by international students, again there is a huge range; some of the most popular subjects studied include Accounting & Finance, Art & Design, English, Economics, Law, Politics, Psychology and more.
But while a broad range of choices is fantastic for those unsure of what or where they want to study, it also means there is a large amount of research to do before committing.
*Sigh* it’s almost impossible to know where to begin here. There is so much research to do beforehand – into universities, courses, the cost, where to get funding, visas, applications… The list goes on.
We’ll introduce you to a number of useful resources for international students as we get into it (as well as provide some helpful tips of our own), so don’t get overwhelmed – everything we include is for your benefit. Let’s get into it.