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What is career-based and pre-university study?
UK further education gives you the skills you need to begin your career or progress to university.
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What is postgraduate study?
Postgraduate education follows after undergraduate education and allows you to explore your chosen subject in more depth.
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What are UK boarding schools?
UK boarding schools welcome thousands of international pupils every year. Pupils are normally aged from 5 to 18.
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What is undergraduate study?
With a UK degree you can specialise in the subject that interests you, in a country renowned for the quality of its research and the reputation of its academics.
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Can I study for a UK qualification in my own country?
Yes – there are a number of different options. One is to study a UK course by distance learning. This is where you follow a course from home, often online.
A number of UK universities, colleges and schools have also set up campuses overseas. Ask the British Council in your country if there are any UK campuses near to you: http://www.britishcouncil.org/about/contact
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How can i study English in the UK?
There are no limits to the range of English language courses offered in the UK.
Over 600,000 learners a year come to the UK to help achieve their ambitions, to experience modern UK life, and to use the language in its natural home. Why not join them?
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Do I need a visa?
UK immigration and visas are managed by the UK Border Agency (UKBA), which is part of the UK Government’s Home Office. You can find out if you need a visa on the UKBA website www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. You'll also find the latest definitive information about immigration and visas there.
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What kind of visa do I need and how do I apply?
If you do need a visa to study in the UK, there are a number of different types available. You can find out more here: http://www.educationuk.org/Article/Applying-for-a-student-visa
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Can I extend my student visa?
If you don’t want your UK study experience to end just yet, you may need to extend your student visa. You’ll need to pass the points-based assessment to do this, gaining points for proving you have a place on a UK course and enough money to pay fees and everyday living costs.
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What is life in the UK like?
UK life is an incredible mix of international cultures and contemporary thinking, held together by a strong sense of identity and tradition. Study in the UK and you’ll find an array of exciting experiences to discover - music, celebrations, accents, people to meet, places to visit – the list is endless. As the UK is such a cosmopolitan society you’ll find that many UK customs are already familiar to you – so you’ll settle in faster than you think.
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