Destination
The United Kingdom.
31,037 courses at 474 universities and colleges, 262 of them licensed to sponsor your visa. Short degrees, a work visa after, and a first month we can plan for you.
£16k–£38k
typical intl tuition / year
£1,171
maintenance / month outside London
3 + 1
years: bachelor's + master's
2 yrs
Graduate visa (18 months from 2027)
What you can study.
- Social sciences 4,505
- Language and area studies 4,106
- Business and management 4,066
- Design, creative and performing arts 3,371
- Historical, philosophical and religious studies 2,988
- Engineering and technology 2,823
- Computing 2,603
- Biological and sport sciences 2,093
- Subjects allied to medicine 2,049
- Physical sciences 1,259
- Media, journalism and communications 1,219
- Psychology 1,154
- Law 1,062
- Geography, earth and environmental studies 1,003
- Mathematical sciences 987
- Education and teaching 924
- Architecture, building and planning 627
- Agriculture, food and related studies 609
- Combined and general studies 380
- Medicine and dentistry 145
- Veterinary sciences 74
The route, in order.
- 1Find and shortlist
Search with verified fees and outcomes; shortlist in the app with your counsellor.
- 2Apply and get your CAS
UCAS or direct. Unconditional offer, deposit, CAS.
- 3Student visa
£558 fee, £776/yr surcharge, 28-day money rule.
- 4Land and settle
SIM, bank, GP, NI, council tax, in the first 30 days.
- 5Graduate and stay
Graduate visa, then Skilled Worker if you want to.
Straight answers
- Why study in the UK?
- Three-year bachelor's and one-year master's degrees, the 2-year Graduate visa (18 months from 2027) with no sponsor needed, English-language teaching, and 262 licensed sponsors across every region.
- When are the intakes?
- September is the main intake for almost every course; January is a second intake for many master's and some undergraduate programmes. Apply four to six months ahead.
- How safe is the UK for international students?
- Universities run 24-hour security and welfare services, the NHS is available on the surcharge, and cities like Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds have large, established international communities.