British Accreditation Council (BAC)
Find out more about the BAC's quality assurance scheme for independent further and higher education colleges.
www.the-bac.org
British Council
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
www.britishcouncil.org
Find a British Council office near you.
Education UK
Search for information and advice on all aspects of studying in the UK.
www.educationuk.org
English UK
Find out about studying an English language course in the UK.
www.englishuk.com
Immigration, visas and work permits
Find out if you need a visa and how to get one.
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
For general information on immigration and entry clearance.
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
For more information about working while you study, download the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills' Find your way to work leaflet.
Living in the UK
Read about places around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
www.visitbritain.com
Direct Gov provides a guide to the UK's public services, including information on crime, justice and law, health and safety and travel and transport.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm
Download the British Council's free guide to personal safety for international students.
Safety First - a personal safety guide for international students (720kb)
The British Council's First Steps (180kb) guide is also useful reading for students preparing to come to study in the UK.
Keep up-to-date with the latest news and current affairs in the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk
UK Council for International Student Affairs
UKCISA promotes and protects the needs of international students in the UK. Visit their website for helpful advice on immigration and visas.
www.ukcisa.org.uk
