Introduction to Studying in the UK

Higher education has always been, by its nature, an international activity and never has that been more true than today. The United Kingdom has a higher education system of unparalleled variety and diversity, with institutions in every possible setting and over 55,000 undergraduate courses from which to choose.

Higher education has always been, by its nature, an international activity and never has that been more true than today. The United Kingdom has a higher education system of unparalleled variety and diversity, with institutions in every possible setting and over 55,000 undergraduate courses from which to choose.

One of the great benefits of higher education is the opportunity it provides to meet people of different backgrounds and cultures and you will have abundant opportunities of this kind if you come to study here, and not just from meeting our home-grown students.

Thousands of international students study in the UK every year because of the sheer range and quality of the opportunities in our higher education system. They are welcomed by their institutions and communities and they bring fresh thinking and a different perspective to our universities and colleges, which is greatly valued.

If you are planning to study here in the UK, we hope to offer you an educational experience which will be both enriching and stimulating. Which Way UK is designed to help you find your way through the UK higher education system and to provide plenty of practical advice on how to adapt to the culture of Britain. We hope you find it useful and enjoy both your education and your stay here.