Education

The United Kingdom is home to some of the world’s top universities, which attract thousands of students, faculty and researchers every year, including many from the United States. Employers in the US and around the world recognize the value of a UK degree.

Our work in education at the British Council in the US focuses on higher education opportunities for students and institutions. We promote study in the UK for university students interested in completing a degree or studying abroad in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. We support UK higher education institutions in their international outreach, and we also build international higher education partnerships and host policy dialogues for higher education professionals.

Explore the sections below to learn more about how we can help you, whether you are a student or higher education professional.

Are you interested in studying in the UK?  Learn more about undergraduate and post-graduate opportunities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

We organize and convene Global Policy Dialogues to encourage debate and discussion among US and UK leaders in higher education, government and business. Learn more about our upcoming and recent events.

We offer funding opportunities for US and UK universities to partner on research and student and faculty exchanges in science, technology, and history. We also support multilateral research projects among the US, UK, and a third country. Learn more about our current grants and activities.

We support UK higher education institutions in their international outreach by assisting with international student recruitment, market research, and partnership development with US higher education institutions. Learn more about our services.

We commission market research to provide accurate analysis of underlying trends in the internationalization of education. Purchase our reports here.