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Student Accommodation in the UK
Where do you live when studying abroad? Do universities in the UK offer student housing? How much does student accommodation cost? Did you know that as an international student, you are guaranteed on-campus accommodation for the first or all your years studying at most of our UK universities? You will need to apply by the housing application deadline, and of course the best student accommodation in the UK goes first - so that is a good reason to apply early! There are several different student accommodations, price levels and facilities to choose from!
Most students choose to live on campus in their first year. This is social and a fantastic way to get to know students from all over the world! After that, most students choose to move into privately rented accommodation with their new friends. We recommend everyone to live in university accommodation in their first year, as it is a great way to get to know other students (and not just those on your degree).
Learn more about the different options, on-campus accommodation, how to arrange private accommodation and everything you need before applying for student accommodation in the UK via this webinar!
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Visa for European Students who want to study in the UK
Do you want to study in the UK and are wondering if you need a visa? Maybe you have applied to British universities already, or are considering applying to university in London or elsewhere in the UK, but would like to know more about the UK student visa for European students? This webinar recording is about the UK Student Visa for students who will be starting their studies at a British university and are from European countries. We cover everything regarding the CAS, the application process, cost and other practicalities worth thinking about when applying for a student visa.
Did you know that all non-UK students need a visa to study in the UK? How much does a student visa cost? Is it difficult to get a student visa if you want to study in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? For most European students in the UK, a student visa is now a fact.
After the UK left the EU, student visas have now become a reality for the vast majority of international students. It is therefore important to familiarise yourself with this process as early as possible, so that you are well prepared when the time comes to submit an application for a student visa. In this webinar recording, we will go through useful information about student visas, when to apply, what you need for the application, costs, and other tips and tricks that can make the process easier. This webinar is suitable for those who have already applied, those who have accepted an offer, but also those who are considering studies in the UK and want to know more about the visa process.
We have the information and tools most people need to be able to go through the visa process without the need for individual follow-up/advice beyond the general information and guide from us. Remember that Across the Pond cannot provide individual advice on your visa application, only certified immigration staff can. In this webinar recording, you will learn about a number of important points that are good to be aware of when you familiarise yourself with the visa process.
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Study Business at University of Exeter (England)
Interested in studying business in the UK? Join us in this webinar and learn all about why the University of Exeter's Business School should be at the top of your list. A Russell Group uni with both undergraduate and graduate courses ranging from international business, finance, marketing, management and even an MBA, Exeter is one of the only business schools in the world that offers triple accreditation. In this webinar you'll get an in depth look at everything Exeter's Business School has to offer: its beautiful campus and facilities, focus on sustainable business practices, and commitment to student satisfaction and developing leaders for a better world.
I had the most incredible experience
Hi! My name is Carolina and I am a University of Exeter alumni where I studied the MSc in Conservation and Biodiversity. I had been dreaming for years to take this course given that its modules aligned perfectly with the skills and knowledge I wanted to acquire. Plus they offered a field trip to Kenya!
Kernow a'gas Dynergh
Although I studied at the University of Exeter, I have actually never been to Exeter given that my course was offered at the Cornwall campus. Cornwall or Kernow as it’s referred to in the local language (Yes! They have their own language which is completely different to English) is located in the southwest of England and is my honest opinion one of the most beautiful counties in the UK, not that I am biased because I lived there for over a year.
My experience living and studying in Cornwall was nothing short of amazing. Unlike larger campuses, Cornwall offered a smaller and incredibly supportive community between the students and faculty members. I spent most of my time at the Master Suite, the most amazing place built for posgraduate students. It was open 24/7, included a kitchen and even showers! This is where I spent most of my days working on my assignments and dissertation and it was only a 15 min walk from my home which meant I could always go home for lunch and have a break from work. I chose to live off campus and get the experience of living in a house instead of student accommodation. Our house was a beautiful home overlooking the Penryn River, where two resident swans visited us every day when the tide was up. We even had our own little moor which we used to launch a boat and kayaks. All four of my housemates were British and one of them had grown up in Penryn so he knew all the best places that only locals know about.
Pubs: The quintessential British experience
To someone that has never been to a pub it is difficult to explain what it is. They serve drinks and food (most of them) but it is nothing like a bar or a restaurant. It is where an entire community or neighbourhood comes together. There is nothing that sums up my experience of living in the UK than visiting the local pub on a Wednesday afternoon. It is chaos but a friendly and warming kind of chaos. I would see whole families enjoying a meal, children running about or trying to do their coursework. Students playing pool whilst discussing an upcoming a group project and of course dogs! I would even see my landlord who would drive from a whole different town just to attend the pub quiz (he was very good at it!).
To anyone interested in studying in the UK I would tell them to look beyond universities in London and other big cities and consider some lesser popular places like Cornwall. I had the most incredible experience, made lifelong friends and even managed to learn a few words in Cornish.
If there is anything I wish I had known before coming to the UK would be that when someone says “You alright?” they are simply saying hello and not actually asking how you are.
- Carolina
The academic level is high
My experience since I arrived in the UK has been based on new challenges, learning and life lessons that have allowed me to grow at all levels and aspects of my life. Dreaming of one day in the UK and doing my master's degree seemed like an impossible dream and even being here seems like a dream. What I like the most about studying in the UK is the academic level that the universities have, the human quality that I find in the teachers and being able to have a cultural exchange with the international and local students who are part of the program.
The academic level is high, but the university provides different tools for international students that allow us to maintain the demands of the programs and to be able to fulfill the academic duties.
Why the University of Exeter?
For me, one of the reasons for choosing was to find a university that maintained a recognized academic level both in the UK and globally. The University of Exeter currently ranks in the top 135 best places in the world.
University Life
The program I chose is full-time, but it gives you the facility to organize your homework autonomously part of the time, creating independence and also allowing the student to work part-time.
From my experience, I have chosen to live in the university residences and although it is a little more expensive, I have been able to create friendships with students from my same university more quickly, and have permanent access to the university facilities.
One thing that has been a privilege for me is being able to work and study in parallel. The UK provides that opportunity for international students, where we can work 20 hours a week. The same university I'm at gives job opportunities to international students who want to work.
Course developed
I am currently doing my master's degree in International Human Resource Management. I must say that it has exceeded my expectations, since the focus of this program at the university is unique since it allows me to apply my knowledge anywhere in the world and gives me a global notion of how human resource management works in different parts of the world. .
Life in Exeter
Exeter is a small and quiet city, but it is recognized for being a city for students and this helps to meet many people who are developing their undergraduate or postgraduate studies from different parts of the world, with similar interests to their own. Also life is not as expensive as London or other cities in UK. The university is a 15-minute walk from the city center, so it's easy to save money on transportation. Exeter is a very safe city.
- Valeria
