Studying>... at university - United Kingdom
- Aim Higher
- Not convinced that university is for you? Have a look at this site. It's designed to get you thinking about the advantages a degree could bring to your life.
- http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk/dontstop/home/index.cfm [EN]
- British Council: UK Scholarships Database
- Sources of funding for international students. Enter the details of the country you're coming to the UK from, the level of course you want to study, and find out what funding is available to you.
- http://www.educationuk.org/scholarships [EN]
- Council for International Students
- Campaigns on welfare and rights issues for overseas students learning in the UK. Information about campaigns, as well as chat rooms and forums for students to exchange information and opinions.
- http://www.cisuk.org.uk [EN]
- Department for Education and Skills
- Look up the student support pages (for applicants from England and Wales), or search for the international students page (go to Are there any other useful information providers?), which offers advice to overseas students coming to the UK.
- http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/index.htm [EN]
- Ecctis
- Information on further, higher and postgraduate education in the UK. Get details of universities and colleges, or find out about student finance, gap years and UK qualifications.
- http://www.ecctis.co.uk [EN]
- Educational Grants Advisory Service
- Want to study but think you can’t afford it? At college or university but struggling with money? Either way, this service can help you. They offer advice on finding grants and other sources of funding. They can’t advise people who live outside the UK, but they do have information on where to go for further help.
- http://www.egas-online.org/fwa [EN]
- HERO - Higher Education & Research Opportunities in the UK
- Search for colleges and universities in the UK on the clickable map. Advice on how to choose the right course (donning a blindfold and stabbing randomly at prospectuses with a pin is not recommended). Postgraduates may want to look at the research home page, which has information on funding.
- http://www.hero.ac.uk [EN]
- International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience UK
- Provides training experiences for undergraduates studying science, engineering and applied arts. This page has information for UK students who want to go abroad, and international students who want more information on coming to the UK.
- http://www.iaeste.org.uk/students.htm [EN]
- Lazystudent
- This rather appropriately named site has information on studying (including links to useful internet resources by academic subject area - handy for essay writing), sport, travel, and more.
- http://www.lazystudent.co.uk [EN]
- National Union of Students
- Represents millions of students across the UK. You can apply for the NUS card, which entitles you to discounts on travel, music, clothes, cinema tickets and more. Find out about the union's latest campaigns and pick up useful tips from the advice channel. Link to the NUS sites for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
- http://www.nusonline.co.uk [EN]
- Open University
- The Open University is a long-established and well-respected university offering distance learning to anyone over the age of 18, regardless of whether you have formal qualifications or not. You have to pay for courses, however. Has a study skills section, useful for all students.
- http://www.open.ac.uk [EN]
- Prospects
- So you've finished university. What next? This site should help - it has comprehensive information on graduate careers and postgraduate courses. There's information for those of you thinking of coming to the UK to study at postgraduate level, too.
- http://www.prospects.ac.uk [EN]
- Push
- Decisions, decisions. Which university is right for you? Try this independent guide to universities in the UK. Search the reviews, discover the gory truth about student life, and get advice on student welfare issues. Find out about costs, how to go about applying and where to live.
- http://www.push.co.uk [EN]
- Socrates-Erasmus UK
- Information for UK students. Erasmus is the strand of Socrates that helps students in higher education study abroad for part of a degree course. To get started, try the FAQs on this page, or download the Student Guide, which is also available in Welsh.
- http://www.erasmus.ac.uk/students/index.htm [EN]
- Student Loans Company
- If you're doing a degree at a British university, you'll need to fund your studies somehow. Most students apply for a loan through the official student loan company. Find out how you can apply.
- http://www.slc.co.uk/index.html [EN][CY]
- Student Money
- Use the database to search for funding to help support your through your studies at college or university in the UK.
- http://www.scholarship-search.org.uk [EN]
- Student UK
- Advice on all areas of student life, from deciding on a university or course to what to do when you are faced with problems, for instance when you haven't finished your essay and it's due the next morning!
- http://www.studentuk.com [EN]
- Times Higher Education Supplement
- Higher education news. Try the links page to find relevant student, university, distance learning and e-learning sites and resources.
- http://www.thes.co.uk/main.asp [EN]
- Ucas - Universities and Colleges Central Application System
- If you want to study at college or university in the UK, you usually have to apply through Ucas. Includes information about studying in the UK - recognition of qualifications gained outside the UK, lists of courses, and more. You can apply online, but get advice before you do so, as this is not a process to be taken lightly!
- http://www.ucas.ac.uk [EN]
- Northern Ireland: Department for Employment and Learning
- Information for students from Northern Ireland. Find out how to apply for financial support, or go to the Higher Education page (follow the link on the lefthand side) for contact details of the universities and colleges in Northern Ireland.
- http://www.delni.gov.uk/ [EN]
- Scotland: Student Awards Agency for Scotland
- If you are from Scotland, or are from abroad and want to study in Scotland, you'll need to find out about funding and fee payment from this organisation. Check what's involved in applying to university and what you may be entitled to. You can apply online.
- http://www.student-support-saas.gov.uk [EN]
- Graduate Links
- Graduate Links is built by graduates with students & graduates in mind. Their aim is quite simple, to provide the UK’s most comprehensive site for information on graduate careers.
- http://www.graduatelinks.co.uk [EN]
- Studying Abroad Guidance from Direct Gov
- Studying abroad can be a rewarding experience, but there’s plenty to think about before you apply to a university overseas. You’ll need to do some thorough research, consider how you’re going to fund your studies and think about the practical issues involved. This website gives you a starting point.
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/BritonsLivingAbroad/EducationAndJobs/DG_071571 [EN]
- The Complete University Guide
- Whether you are aiming for the top 10 or not, this site helps students around the world research degree courses, accommodation and make the right choice in changing times.
- http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/ [EN]
Last update: 17/04/2012 @ 15:57:30
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