Each year thousands of international students travel to study in the UK. There are a huge number of degree courses available. These range from medicine, law, accountancy and architecture to the arts, media, humanities, science and business.
UCAS is the organisation responsible for managing applications to higher education courses in the UK: www.ucas.com/students/nonukstudents
UKCISA, the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UK CISA), is the UK’s national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them: www.ukcisa.org.uk
British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational and cultural relations: www.britishcouncil.sk, www.educationuk.org
Sources for above boxes: British Embassy, British Council, the Office for National Statistics
