'A region of green countryside, busy cities and world-famous academic institutions, the South-East is a great place to start your career. It remains a popular destination due to its mix of historical towns and sea bordered landscape.'
History and Discovery
Home to the oldest university in the world, the south-east has a rich academic tradition, and its proximity to London makes it a modern and vibrant region. Twenty-six British prime ministers studied in the south-east, as well as famous actors and artists such as Hugh Grant and illustrator Quentin Blake.
With strong links to the royal family and the Church of England there are many outstanding architectural sights in the south-east. From Canterbury Cathedral to Hampton Court Palace, there are lots of historical buildings and monuments. Alongside traditional towns are thriving urban centres such as Brighton, with its sea-front marina, restaurants, shops and cinemas.
First invaded by the Romans in 54BC, the south-east is home to ancient history and culture. Today the bustling cities and vibrant student towns sit among beautiful green countryside, including the New Forest. The south-east is also the gateway to London and this makes it the perfect place to study, combing both country and city life.
Find out more about England’s south-east at the Visit South-East England website.
An international education in the south-east
The south-east is not just a region which welcomes international students – it also has strong links with the overseas community. With its academic institutions being internationally recognised as some of the best in the world and global state-of-the-art research projects, the south-east is a welcoming and diverse region.
The international community gives the south-east a cosmopolitan feel and the proximity to multi-cultural London makes the region vibrant and global. With its universities participating in initiatives like the World Universities Network and the Thai-UK Collaborative Research programme, it is hardly surprising that the south-east is a thriving international study destination.
Adventure, activities and weekend breaks in the south-east
With great transport links and a huge range of things to do, you’ll be stuck with what to choose! Below is a list of activities you can get involved in as an international student in the south-east:
- Visit Brighton’s jaw-dropping Royal Pavilion, the 1822 seaside palace of the then Prince Regent (George IV)
- Wander around the world-famous Oxford University colleges, many of which have been used as sets for Hollywood films
- Head to South Lane in Brighton for some shopping and café hopping
- Visit the iconic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire
- Ferry across to the tiny Isle of Wight and visit the popular zoo
- Catch a quick train into London for a weekend with friends
- Explore Southampton’s city art gallery
- Stroll around the beautiful New Forest
- Visit Canterbury - a World Heritage Site - full of some of Britain’s most famous buildings and landmarks.
The south-east as a study destination
With ground-breaking innovation and research couple with a tradition of academic excellence, the south-east is a region of great possible and opportunity. There is a large international student community and as an overseas student you will be welcomed with a great range of activities and societies. For more information visit your prospective university's website.
Useful links
Visit South-East England - www.visitsoutheastengland.com
