Overview

The United Kingdom is one of the top destinations for international students around the world. With a rich history and tradition of excellence dating back hundreds of years and the sheer number of world-renowned institutions, the UK has so much to offer aspiring international students. The UK is considered one of the most popular destinations for international students. The standard of education in the UK is of a high quality, and degrees and certificates from UK institutions of higher education are recognised as world-class. Some of the older universities with familiar names, such as Oxford and Cambridge, set this level of excellence, but the practice continues on in all of the institutions in the UK. A multicultural society, the UK is one of the few places in the world where nearly all religions and faiths are represented. The UK is very open to new traditions and cultures – a major plus for students from other countries. Statistics from Universities UK show that the total number of international students in the UK was 485,645 in 2018/2019. Of this number, 342,620 came from countries outside of the European Union. Most of the international students in the UK for that year came from China, India, and the United States.