English-Speaking Alternatives to British Universities

You may dream of doing your first degree in the USA, European or a Commonwealth country and every year such dreams become a reality for some students.

• UK universities have a worldwide reputation as do lots of other countries around the world.
• For example, about 8,400 UK undergraduates are enrolled at US universities.
• Many more go overseas for further study or employment once they have graduated.
• An increasing number of UK students are studying at universities in Holland and other EU countries, although this is still under 1,000 a year (in Holland) despite media reports suggesting an exodus to avoid perceived higher costs in the UK.

The most common destinations are other English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland and the USA and plenty of advice and information is available.

• For example, there is a regular 'College Day' in London organised by the Fulbright Commission, when around 100 US universities come to extol the virtues of an American university education.
• There are also university ranking tables, similar to those found in here, for each of the major English-speaking countries.
• The vast majority of UK Universities offer study abroad opportunities at partner universities overseas or with companies and organisations offering placement years/internships– ask about them on open days and when you enrol.
• Year abroad opportunities are not just for students studying languages.

Read more about studying overseas in our International section.

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