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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.

Public holidays are a big part of UK culture. There aren't many, so when they do 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.

There are many sources of funding available to you for studying in the UK – particularly if you are a postgraduate student. The British government and other UK organisations offer a range of international student scholarships and awards. We’ve put together some information below on the main UK scholarship schemes for international postgraduate study - you can also search and apply for scholarships in the scholarship finder. (internal link)

Studying in the UK can cost less than you think. The course fees you pay include all the benefits that UK study brings - better English, work experience, developing career-relevant skills, living in a culturally diverse society, and making new friends and contacts. A UK education is a unique experience that you can’t put a price on.

There may be a lot to think about when you travel to the UK – from packing to travel insurance - but a little forward planning is always a great idea. We’ve put together some travel advice to make sure your journey is easy and lots of fun.

Getting to the UK is easier than you think. There are many direct international flights to airports throughout the UK regions. If you are coming to the UK from Europe, you could also sail into one of the major ports, or even arrive by train through the Channel Tunnel.

The UK is generally a very safe place in which to study and live, but whenever you go to a new country it is essential to look after yourself. We’ve put together a few useful tips to help you.

We hope you won’t have any health issues while you’re with us in the UK. But if you do then our health services are very accessible, and many international students are entitled to free and subsidised treatment on the NHS (National Health Service). If not, and you require international student health insurance, you can still use the UK’s excellent health services.

One of the best things about studying in the UK is the student discounts. You can live inexpensively in the UK, but your money goes a lot further when you’re an international student. You’ll find student discounts on everything from books, music and fashion to movies and eating out.