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While studying overseas is a unique and exciting experience, it’s also normal to feel anxious about living in a new culture and organising a lot of different things. This guide runs through everything you need to know about adjusting to life as a student in the UK so you can focus on enjoying the amazing experience that lies ahead.

View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.

Work while you study – an apprenticeship is a way to gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need to get into many careers. Which apprenticeships are available and how to apply depend on where you live.

Discover real-life stories from current apprentices, including how they landed the role and what day-to-day life as an apprentice is like.

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Entry requirements are formal criteria which you must meet to be considered for a university course. Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements for their courses, to ensure you have the right skills and knowledge to successfully complete the course.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.

We’ve put together a checklist for you, to make sure you’re ready to start your course and ten top tips for staying safe.

Here, we’ll cover what scholarships are, how to find what you might be eligible for, and essential tips for successful applications.

Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.

Discover what different degrees and courses are available and where to help you make the right decision about your future.

If a student's parent(s) or carer(s) is serving as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or has done so in the past, their experience of going to university may be different to their non-Service peers. This guide explains how you can practically support Service children along their journey to higher education.

Students who have served in the UK Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to higher education. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help students explore their options and prepare for their next step.

If you decide to suspend or withdraw from your studies, you need to let Student Finance England and your university or college know as soon as possible.

There are several differences between the education system of the UK and other countries at university level. On this page you’ll find a summary of the key traits of degrees in the UK and look at how these compare to your expectations.