Useful Links
General
Association of Commonwealth Universities
An organisation to promote co-operation and understanding in higher education throughout the Commonwealth
www.acu.ac.uk
British Council
The UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations
www.britishcouncil.org
Citizens Advice Bureau
Help with immigration problems
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_rights/immigration/help_with_immigration_problems.htm
Education UK
The brand that promotes the UK as an overseas study destination. General information and support for those wishing to study in the UK
www.educationuk.org
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HOST UK
HOST brings together international students at universities and colleges in the UK with friendly British residents who welcome students to their homes for a short visit
www.hostuk.org
i-UK
Essential guide to the United Kingdom
www.i-uk.com
NICEM
The NI Council for Ethnic Minorities
www.nicem.org.uk
Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
Skill offers advice and information for students with disabilities, and works to promote equality of opportunity
www.skill.org.uk
UKCOSA: The Council for International Education
Information and advice for international students studying in the UK
www.ukcosa.org.uk/index.htm
The Council for International Education
www.ukcosa.org.uk/pages/advice.htm
Support 4 Learning
Information on funding opportunities is available on this site and from other organisations & sites listed
www.support4learning.org.uk/money/international_students.cfm
UK Student Life
Practical information for international students about all aspects of living in the UK as a student
www.ukstudentlife.com
Belfast
World Guild to Belfast
Belfast city guide
www.belfast.world-guides.com/belfast_attractions.html
Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau
The official tourism website for Belfast
www.gotobelfast.com
Northern Ireland Tourist Board
A site promoting Northern Ireland as a tourist destination
www.discovernorthernireland.com
Belfast City Council
www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Belfast International Airport
www.belfastairport.com/en
George Best Belfast City Airport
www.belfastcityairport.com/home.asp
English Language
English in Britain
A comprehensive guide to accredited English language courses in the UK
www.englishinbritain.co.uk
UK Exam Boards Offering English Language Exams
www.britishcouncil.org/learning-exam-boards-english.htm
World Study Solutions
Information about studying English and living in the UK
www.worldstudysolutions.com
Funding
The British Council
The British Council has offices in many countries around the world and is happy to give guidance on studying in the UK. The link below will take you to the British Council "Funding your studies page", where the leaflet, Sources of funding for international students, can be downloaded. It is a basic guide to possible sources of funding for international students who want to study in the UK. It is a joint British Council, UKCOSA and Foreign and Commonwealth Office guide.
www.britishcouncil.org/learning-funding-your-studies.htm
UKCOSA
The Council for International Education
www.ukcosa.org.uk/pages/fundsource.htm
British Chevening Scholarships
Scholarships for postgraduates and professionals, designed to foster future leaders who will contribute to the development of their home countries
www.chevening.com
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan
Scholarships mainly for postgraduates from Commonwealth countries
www.csfp-online.org
Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme
ORSAS helps outstanding postgraduate research students from outside the United Kingdom and European Community to study in the UK by providing for some of the costs of their training and supervision
http://www.orsas.ac.uk/
UK Scholarships database
A comprehensive scholarships search facility provided by the British Council
www.educationuk.org/scholarships
UK Government Links
Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
International Student web site
www.dfes.gov.uk/international-students
Immigration and Nationality Directorate
Information about UK immigration rules
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
UK Visas
Information on UK Visas and a search facility for British commissions overseas
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
www.fco.gov.uk
