University

Aberystwyth University offers a unique study experience on the stunning west coast of Wales, nestled between Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains. Since 1872, students have been drawn to its reputation for teaching excellence, vibrant community, and exceptional student satisfaction. Named the UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality (The Times & Sunday Times, 2018 and 2019) and awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2018), Aberystwyth prioritizes an environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning. With a 90% student satisfaction rate (NSS 2020), it’s one of the best universities in Wales and the UK for student experience.

The University of Gloucestershire is a vibrant community of 12,000 students and 1,500 staff across three campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Organized into eight academic schools, it offers diverse programs in areas like Media, Business, Computing, Arts, and Health. Recognized as the UK’s most sustainable university (People and Planet University League 2019), it holds a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). With top rankings for course satisfaction (Guardian 2020) and teaching quality (Times and Sunday Times 2020), 95% of its graduates secure employment or further study. Its supportive environment fosters academic and career success.

Wrexham Glyndwr University, founded in 2008, is one of the UK’s youngest universities, known for its vibrant and friendly atmosphere. The university emphasizes industry-led courses developed in collaboration with top employers like Airbus, Kellogg’s, JCB, and the BBC, ensuring students gain the skills needed for career success. Initially based at two Wrexham campuses (Plas Coch and Regent Street), it has expanded to include St Asaph and Northop in North Wales. Though small, Wrexham Glyndwr fosters a strong sense of community and offers excellent support for both students and staff, making it an ideal environment for personal and academic growth.

The University of Bolton, established in 1825, boasts a rich history of delivering quality education. Ranked 1st for student satisfaction in the North West since 2019 (Complete University Guide) and among the UK’s top 5 overall, it offers a friendly, modern campus near Bolton’s town center. With 6,000 students, many courses are professionally accredited and taught in industry-standard facilities, ensuring graduates are career-ready. Offering Foundation Programmes, Bachelor’s, Pre-Masters, Master’s, and MPhil/PhD options, the university provides flexible start dates in January and September, making it an excellent choice for students seeking supportive and practical pathways to success.

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is the UK’s top-ranked creative specialist university, offering courses in Architecture, Fashion, Graphic Design, Fine Art, Film, Media, and more. With over 160 years of history, UCA empowers students to use creativity to drive change and solve global challenges. Its campuses in Surrey, Kent, and Xiamen, China, and partnerships with institutions like the Royal School of Needlework, provide dynamic spaces for innovation and collaboration. UCA’s inclusive environment and hands-on approach ensure students create impactful work and develop real-world solutions, preparing them to thrive in the creative industries.

De Montfort University (DMU) offers the perfect combination of award-winning teaching and world-class facilities. We are proud to be one of the top 25 universities for graduate employment and we offer a great student experience – just ask our current students, whose reviews saw DMU ranked in the top 50 universities on the Whatuni? website. DMU is located in the welcoming and multicultural city of Leicester, just over an hour from London. We offer more than 300 courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate, many of which offer professional accreditations, links to industry or work experience. Each year more than 2,700 international students from more than 130 countries choose to study with us. The information on these pages will help you to find out how you can study at DMU.

The University of Portsmouth offers a world-class education in the vibrant city of Portsmouth, welcoming over 4,000 international students from 150 countries. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the university fosters global connections through regional offices in 78 countries and partnerships across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, America, and Australia. Portsmouth collaborates with global institutions to offer programs in architecture, biochemistry, graphic design, accountancy, and various engineering fields, including civil, marine, and aeronautical. These partnerships and validated programs ensure quality education worldwide. With a growing international reputation, Portsmouth prepares students to succeed in an interconnected world.

Established in 1839, the University of Chester is one of the UK’s oldest higher education institutions, pre-dating most universities except Oxford, Cambridge, London, and Durham. It began as the first purpose-built institution for teacher training and has since expanded significantly. The original Parkgate Road site, donated by the Dean and Chapter of Chester Cathedral, continues to serve as a central campus. Today, the university offers over 420 course combinations, ranging from Animation to Zoo Management, with education qualifications remaining an important focus. Serving around 19,850 students from the UK and over 20 countries, the university fosters a diverse academic community. In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate programs, Chester offers foundation and apprenticeship degrees that integrate traditional study with workplace learning.

Abertay is right at the heart of Dundee, combining all the advantages of a close-knit campus with the buzz of city centre life. All of our buildings are within a quarter of a mile of each other, as are shops, bars, clubs, cinemas and theatres, and we’re just a few minutes’ walk from the bus and train stations. Abertay isn’t just a great place to be a student – the University is also home to world-leading research teams, whose discoveries are hailed internationally. We are Scotland’s leading university for environmental science research, with leading-edge initiatives such as the SIMBIOS unit exploring soil bioinformatics, the Abertay Centre for the Environment promoting ‘green’ business practices, and the Urban Water Technology Centre developing innovative new drainage and pollution-control technology.

Kingston University is a top-tier institution recognized for excellence in various fields. Ranked among the UK’s top 40 in the 2021 Guardian University Guide, it excels in design and crafts, education, fashion, textiles, pharmacy, sports science, journalism, and biosciences. It is also a top 10 London university and among the top 200 young universities globally. The Kingston School of Art’s fashion degree is globally acclaimed, featuring in Business of Fashion rankings. With over 16,000 students from 140+ countries, the university fosters a diverse academic environment. Impressively, 95% of graduates secure employment or pursue further study within six months.