Going to University

An information resource all about access to higher education

Welcome to our information page on going to university. You will find information and links here which will help you to go to university in the UK.  There is information here on applying, and on funding for university for refugees and others.  There is also information on English language requirements for different groups of migrants.  Scroll through the different sections to find what you need.

University in the UK

Courses at different levels

How to apply for Universities in the UK

Scroll through these slides to find information on how you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and when to apply. There is also information here on what qualifications you may need and what to do if you have qualifications from another country.

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How do I pay for my University degree?

Look at these slides to find information on the regulations around funding if you want to go to university. The rules are different for people with different kinds of immigration status. The first few slides will help you to understand how your status will affect how you pay for university, and show you what to look at next. The information here is mostly for people who live in our region – Yorkshire & Humber, part of England. The rules are a little different if you live in Wales and Northern Ireland, and quite different if you live in Scotland.

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English for Higher Education

You need to be confident with your English to study at University, whatever subject you are studying. Universities have different ways of assessing the English of Home Students and International Students. Look at these slides to understand more. Many universities offer support to help you with your English before you start your degree. See some examples here from universities in our region, and some other ways you can work on your English to get ready to study.

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Going to University some useful links

University of Sheffield Department of Lifelong Learning

Meet Camilla from the Department of Lifelong Learning and find out all about the ways this department can help you to get on to a degree course at the University of Sheffield.

University of Leeds Centre for Lifelong Learning

This page provides information on preparation courses and advice on going to university from this major regional university.

Student Action for Refugees

Lots of information on applying for university,

Refugee Education UK

This page provides help and advice on how to get into university for forced migrants with different kinds of status

Displaced Student Opportunities UK

This fantastic resource allows you to search for different types of support including funding and English support, according to your status.

BBC Go the Distance

English for Higher Education – some useful resources for people preparing to go to university who want to work on their English.

RefugeeEAP

This structured course is for anyone from a refugee/forced migrant background, living in the UK. It is organised by colleagues at the Universities of Leeds and Leicester

RefuAid

RefuAid supports displaced people to rebuild their lives in the UK, including through access to Higher Education. Follow the link to explore their resources on funding opportunities and scholarships currently available to refugees, asylum seekers and others.

University Central Admissions System (UCAS)

This is the main way to apply for undergraduate degrees.

Student Finance for Undergraduates

These government pages show the rules for who qualifies for student finance for a first degree.

Postgraduate student finance

These government pages give information on applying for a loan for a Masters course.

Other information resources in this section

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