British Council USA
Western Europe - England - Various Cities
| Address: |
The British Embassy 3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008-3600 DC |
| E-mail: | info@us.britishcouncil.org |
| URL: | http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa-education-undergraduate-degree.htm |
| Phone: | 1-800-488-2235 |
| Degree: | Bachelors |
| Setting: | Urban |
| Enrollment: | 10000+ |
| Financial aid: | Yes |
| Housing: | Yes |
Description
The British Council USA actively promotes UK education and training through our office in Washington, DC (our office is not open to the public). On our website you will find all the information you need to expand your horizons by studying in the UK. Learn which universities are best for your interests and what financial aid is available. Search our scholarship database and get help applying through the common application, UCAS.
If you are not a US citizen or permanent resident, please contact the British Council office in your home country: www.britishcouncil.org/home-contact-worldwide.htm.
The British Council is the UKs international organization for educational and cultural relations.
Curriculum Overview
Search our online database of UK degrees to find the right course for you. With 180 institutions offering 14,000 programs, there's bound to be a program of interest to you.
Immerse yourself in the UK culture by living and studying with British students. Ther's nothing like being a part of the local student community to help you understand the UK and Europe.
Student Life
More than 30,000 American students chose to study in the UK last year, making it the most popular destination for study abroad. The UK offers you a quality, internationally recognized education in one of the most exciting and diverse cultures in the world, with the advantages of a common language and historical links with the US. Not only does it boast some of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities, but the UK is also home to some of the newest and most innovative institutions, with cutting edge courses in fields such as software development, fashion, biosciences and music technology.
The UK has some of the world's best professors and students and its universities offer an exceptional education to all.
Special Services
You can get your bacherlor's degree in three or four years. Medical degrees can be completed in five years. That puts you ahead in your career and reduces your overall study costs.
As an international student you are eligible to work part-time (20 hours a week) during term-time and full-time during vacations.
Student Discounts
Substantial discounts are offered to students across the country for entertainment like: cinema, concert and theatre tickets; travel ranging from a local bus trip to European tours; book and music purchases; banking and much more.
Health Care
If you are in the UK for six months or more, you are eligible for free health care, routine and emergency, under the UK's National Health Service.
Financial Aid
More than 100 UK universities are registered with the US Department of Education for Stafford and PLUS loans. Contact your chosen university for its FAFSA code.
Housing
Housing is guaranteed at most UK universities for international students for at least the first year, sometimes for the duration of the degree. Housing usually consists of a block of flats for 5-7 students, each with its own bedroom and bathroom and a shared kitchen. More traditional 'dorms' with meal plans are available on some campuses.
