Introducing university study in the UK

For students who speak English, educated in Europe or in other countries outside Europe, university education in the United Kingdom is very popular. 

This doesn’t mean that UK universities are all ‘the best in the world’ - the most famous universities in the USA generally dominate the top of world league-tables - but UK universities are often very good or world class, and they offer an experience which is both distinctive and attractive, normally at costs which are (relatively) more affordable than those in the USA.

The British Schools of The Schools Trust are not ‘biased’ towards university education in the UK, but due to their educational heritage, The Schools Trust schools are perfectly placed to give well-informed advice on entrance to university in the UK.  

The British School educational programme is based closely on the best of the National Curriculum for England, and students complete their British School education with English qualifications.  

English qualifications are designed to prepare you for study at UK universities, and in general students who have studied for English school qualifications like IGCSE and A level find that they have a fantastic preparation for study at UK universities.

Universities in the United Kingdom evidence a complex history, with universities in Scotland offering a distinctly different provision, for historical reasons.

Here is a recent article on the 'top 10' universities * in the UK.

Our video explores more about why studying at a UK university can be a particularly special experience.

Useful websites & links

Follow this link * for Times Higher Education World University rankings for The United Kingdom.