The British Council

The British Council runs the annual Shine - International Student Awards which is open to all international students studying in the UK. This is a prestigious international competition and gives you the chance to talk about your experiences in the UK and win a cash prize                      Shine - International Student Awards

Quality of UK Higher Education

The Research Assessment Exercise and the Teaching Quality Assessment are independent assessments, carried out by the UK government, to assess the quality of teaching and research undertaken in UK universities.                Research Assessment Exercise         Teaching Quality Assessment

Coming to the UK

The British Government: Immigration and Nationality website can help you understand what the Immigration Rules say about applying to stay in the United Kingdom.      The British Government: Immigration and Nationality

Foreign and Commonwealth Office is the British Government department responsible for foreign affairs through its headquarters in London and Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world.
                                                                                                                          Foreign and Commonwealth Office

UK Visas is a joint Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office which runs the UK's visa service through British diplomatic posts overseas. Their website tells you all you need to know about whether you need a visa to study in the UK and, if so, how to apply for one.        UK Visas

Support and Information

UKCosa: The Council for international education provides a series of information leaflets offering practical advice addressing the most important areas of concern of international students studying in the UK.     
UKCosa: The Council for international education

Working in the UK

The Working in the UK website aims to provide you with clear information about the various routes open to foreign nationals who want to find out more about working in the UK.        Working in the UK

Science and Engineering Scheme

The Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme was introduced in October 2005 to allow non-EEA nationals who have graduated from UK higher or further education establishments in certain physical sciences, mathematics and engineering subjects with a 2.2 or higher to remain in the UK for 12 months after their studies in order to pursue a career.      Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme