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Some key points to keep in mind in when applying for universities in the UK:
Course Selection, research:
How the course will be taught and assessed
Facilities
Entry requirements, UK university make offers conditional based on Anticipated Grades and offers are confirmed when final IB results
Location, research:
Campus-based or integrated into a city
Cost of living
Transport links
Open days or virtual tours to get a feel for the university and its facilities
Opportunities to connect with current students or alumni for first-hand insights into student life and the academic experience
Application process, research:
You can apply to up to five courses through (UCAS)
You will be required to write one personal statement explaining your motivations for applying
All five courses will need to be the same or similar
Academic Requirements: Here is an overview, UCAS and university websites have the most up to date information
Oxford or Cambridge:
Oldest universities in the UK
Similar in terms of their prestige, collegiate structure, teaching style and rigorous application process
Con only apply to one of the two in a year
They do not offer identical courses
UK Resources
University research
UCAS - A research and application tool
UCAS Course Search to find courses & entry requirements
Discover Uni - compare undergraduate courses in the UK
The Student Room - A popular student community
Universities UK - brings together 140 universities in the UK to offer insights to students about their institutions.
The Complete University Guide - interesting general information
The Independent newspaper - advice on getting into university
Guardian League Tables - university rankings
Foundation Degree Site lists subjects in which foundation degrees exist, arranged by subject and by institution. Also describes what a foundation degree is.
Russell Group - 24 research intensive universities in the UK
Universities Open Days - A map and links to all the universities and a web site for Open Days
Home Fee status for domestic students applying to the UK
UK Financial Aid – From the Council of International Schools (CIS) provides information on financing UK studies.
UKCISA - UK Council for International Student Affairs offer guidance on Home Fee status
An example of a university fee questionnaire for students seeking home fee status in the UK, University of Liverpool
An example of university fee status advice from UCL
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