Study in the way that suits your lifestyle and budget with a UK qualification in your own country. You can benefit from a UK education without leaving your job, disrupting your family, or spending a long time away from home.

Starting your UK education in an independent school is the perfect opportunity to learn about UK life and culture. You can study for world-famous qualifications that will set you on the path to future success.

Earn a master’s degree in the UK in only one year and without taking the GRE exam. Climb to the next phase in your career and save money and time with a one-year graduate degree in the UK.

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are home to some of the world’s top universities. Many of them are less expensive than the average four-year private American university – and many accept US financial aid.

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.

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

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.

Visa and immigration requirements vary depending on how long you’ll be studying in the UK and whether or not you plan on volunteering, interning or working in the UK. Read our complete guide to the forms and applications required to enter the UK as a student.

Public holidays are a big part of UK culture. When they come along everyone is determined to make the most of it - whether it's a snow fight at Christmas, a carnival in May or ice-cream on the beach in August. You'll also find plenty of traditional UK celebrations to enjoy on bank holidays and weekends all year round.

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.