Boasting over 260 higher education institutions – including some of the world's most prestigious and top-ranked universities – the United Kingdom (UK) attracts a diverse array of international students from all over the world every semester.
The UK is an island nation located off the coast of mainland Europe. It has long been one of the world's most popular study abroad destinations. With a study culture steeped in heritage and strong research credentials, the UK offers international students an enticing range of higher education institutions and programs.
Studying in English in the UK
English is the UK’s primary language, and it's the native tongue of 400 million people worldwide. Half a billion people speak it as a second language, and thanks to its relative ease of learning, it has become the language of international business, travel, and entertainment.
Studying in the UK is an excellent way to enhance your English skills. There's no shortage of accredited institutions in the UK - with over 360,000 learners per year choosing specialized language schools, colleges of further education, or universities to improve their proficiency in English.
Other languages in the UK
While English is an official language in all four countries that make up the UK, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales all have their own native languages that are learned and spoken in various degrees. Whether you want to read the Mabinogion in the original Welsh, recite some Burns in proper Scots, or simply learn some Irish Gaelic, studying in the UK can allow you to stretch your linguistic horizons.
A note on Brexit
The UK officially left the EU in 2020, and a new points-based immigration system has been introduced. Visit the websites of the UK Government and the British Council to stay updated with the latest information and for advice on how this will affect students from the EU and the EEA (including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) studying or planning to study in the UK or participate in the Erasmus program.
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