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Three-year bachelor's (or four with placement year/Scotland), one-year master's, three-to-four-year PhDs. UK applications go through UCAS with up to five course choices; Ireland uses the CAO points system. Specialist degrees start day one — you apply to the subject, not the school.
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Application platform
UCAS (UK) / CAO (Ireland)
Intakes
Autumn (Sep/Oct)
Tuition (USD/yr, undergrad)
$12,000–$45,000
Student visa
Student Visa (UK) / Stamp 2 (Ireland)
Home student of United Kingdom & Ireland?
GlobalStudyBoard is built for international students applying to United Kingdom & Ireland. If you are a citizen or resident, you usually apply as a domestic student — tuition is typically lower, you may qualify for home-student finance, and you do not need a student visa. We don’t cover the domestic home-student route in depth; for fees, funding and the home-student application process, use the official United Kingdom & Ireland government and university sources (for example UCAS).
21 institutions we cover in United Kingdom & Ireland.
Oxford · Est. 1096
The oldest English-speaking university in the world. Oxford uses a tutorial system where students meet weekly in groups of one to three with their tutor. Application includes a written work submission, subject test, and interviews held in December.
Cambridge · Est. 1209
Cambridge's 31 colleges house undergraduates and provide supervisions (Cambridge's equivalent of Oxford's tutorials). The Mathematical Tripos and Natural Sciences Tripos are particularly famous. Interviews held in December.
London · Est. 1907
A STEM-focused university in South Kensington, London. Imperial offers degrees only in science, engineering, medicine, and business — and ranks among the world's top universities in each. Heavy industry partnerships with the City of London.
London · Est. 1826
UCL is the largest constituent college of the University of London by enrolment and was the first English university to admit students regardless of religion. Wide subject coverage and a central Bloomsbury location.
London · Est. 1895
Focused exclusively on social sciences. LSE is a global leader in economics, finance, international relations, and law. Famous alumni include numerous heads of state and Nobel laureates.
Edinburgh, Scotland · Est. 1583
A research-intensive Scottish university with strong programs in AI/informatics, medicine (one of the oldest medical schools in the English-speaking world), and the humanities. Scottish bachelor's degrees run four years.
Standardised tests used by universities in United Kingdom & Ireland.
Graduate Record Examinations
Graduate Management Admission Test (Focus Edition)
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
University Clinical Aptitude Test
International English Language Testing System
8 curated tracks — pick a path, then go deep hub by hub.
UK & Ireland Admissions · UCAS Application In Depth · Entry Routes & Qualifications · Ireland: CAO & Leaving Cert
5 topic hubsUK & Ireland Universities · Oxbridge & the Collegiate System · Russell Group In Depth · University Groups & League Tables
6 topic hubsUK & Ireland Courses & Careers · Economics & Finance Degrees · Psychology Degrees · Natural & Life Sciences
8 topic hubsMedicine & Competitive Courses · Admissions Tests In Depth · Healthcare Degrees Beyond Medicine
3 topic hubsUK & Ireland Tuition & Scholarships · Tuition & Funding In Depth · UK & Ireland Scholarships in Depth
3 topic hubsUK & Ireland Student Visas · Student Visa Process In Depth · Visas: Refusals & Extensions
3 topic hubsWork & Stay (UK & Ireland) · Graduate & Work Visa Routes · Graduate Careers & Employability · Professional Licensing (UK & Ireland)
4 topic hubsUK & Ireland Student Life · Settling In: Practicalities · Student Practical Life & Money
3 topic hubsMost applicants apply via UCAS (UK) / CAO (Ireland). Confirm current requirements on the official university or application-platform website before applying.
The main intake is Autumn (Sep/Oct). Application deadlines vary by university — always verify on the official source.
Undergraduate tuition is roughly $12,000–$45,000 per year (USD). Fees change every academic year — verify on the official university website.
Student Visa (UK) / Stamp 2 (Ireland). Immigration rules change frequently — verify on the official government source before applying.
UK: 20 hrs/week during term, full-time on breaks. Graduate Route: 2 years stay after degree. Work rules can change — verify on the official source before relying on them.
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