Going to University
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
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.
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.
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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University of Sheffield Department of Lifelong LearningClick here to visit page
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.
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University of Leeds Centre for Lifelong LearningClick here to visit page
This page provides information on preparation courses and advice on going to university from this major regional university.
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Student Action for RefugeesClick here to visit page
Lots of information on applying for university,
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Refugee Education UKClick here to visit page
This page provides help and advice on how to get into university for forced migrants with different kinds of status
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Displaced Student Opportunities UKVisit DSO
This fantastic resource allows you to search for different types of support including funding and English support, according to your status.
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BBC Go the DistanceVisit the BBC
English for Higher Education – some useful resources for people preparing to go to university who want to work on their English,
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RefugeeEAPMore details on 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
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RefuAidVisit 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.
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University Central Admissions System (UCAS)Click here to visit page
This is the main way to apply for undergraduate degrees.
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Student Finance for UndergraduatesClick here to visit page
These government pages show the rules for who qualifies for student finance for a first degree.
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Postgraduate student financeClick here to visit page
These government pages give information on applying for a loan for a Masters course.
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