You might decided to study abroad for the full duration of your course or you might decided to go for a year or just a semester. Some courses require some time to be spent abroad such as language degrees. 

 

There are many reasons why students study abroad including:

• To travel and learn a new culture

• Learning to live alone abroad

• Learning a new language

• International and global edge to your CV

• Personal growth

 

 

 

Whatever your reasons for going abroad you will need to do your research and prepare for you time abroad. On this page you'll find some links to get you started. 

 

International Branch Universities

 

More and more UK universities have campuses abroad. Studying at a UK Branch university means you would gain a recognised UK qualification, be taught in the english language, whilst also having a study abroad experience, much sought after by employers in a global jobs market. 

 

Nottingham University has campuses in Malaysia and China

Heriot Watt University has campuses in Dubai and Malaysia

Leeds Beckett University has a campus in India

Middlesex University has campuses in Dubai and Mauritius

Lancaster University has a presence in China and Nigeria through Higher Education partnerships

 

Paying for international study

 

Fees for university study abroad can vary greatly. As it stands, you cannot access student finance loans to study abroad. Scholarships for international students are often available direct from the university.

 

For further information about courses and fees, visit the websites of the universities above as well as:

www.topuniversities.com