🇬🇧 Studying in United Kingdom

English

💶 Tuition

≈ £16–46k a year for international students (£30–46k at top universities); medicine £50–65k

In the national language: €19.5k–52.3k/yr
In English: €19.5k–52.3k/yr

Living costs: €12.1k/yr — UKVI visa: £1,171/mo × 9 outside London (≈€12.1k); London £1,529/mo (≈€15.8k)

🗣️ Language of teaching

English; many English-taught programmes.

Language requirements: English only. Visa: B2 minimum. Universities: usually IELTS 6.0–6.5; top universities and medicine 7.0–7.5 (Oxford and Cambridge 7.5, 7.0 in each band)

📝 How to apply

The Russian Attestat alone isn't enough: add a foundation year (or a 1st year at a Russian university), A-levels or IB. UCAS by mid-January (Oxbridge, medicine: 15 Oct); IELTS 6.0–7.5; sanctions limit RU payments.

🎓 Preparatory year

University-run International Foundation (KCL, QMUL £25.5k, UAL Foundation £24.7k, Warwick, UCL UPC); Oxford and Cambridge don't accept foundation — ≈ 9 months, €28.4k–32k
Pathway colleges on campus (INTO, Study Group, Kaplan, Navitas, NCUK): one year with guaranteed progression on required grades; cost approximate — ≈ 9 months, €20k–30k

🏅 Scholarships

UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship — For low-income families (≈ up to £42.9k): 10 full awards (fees + living) and 20 fees-only awards a year
University fee discounts — Partial discounts: Abertay up to £3k/yr, Harper Adams £2k/yr, GSA merit awards; full scholarships are rare
Conservatoire scholarships — RAM, RCM, RNCM and RCS award scholarships after auditions, partial or full

🏛️ Universities by subject

Computer Science & IT

University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr
University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr

Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🧠 AI Engineer (LLM & Agents), 🛡️ Cybersecurity Engineer, 🏭 OT / Industrial Control Systems Security Specialist

Mathematics & Statistics

University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Warwick Coventry · €33.6k–42.9k/yr
Attestat alone not enough: foundation or A-levels/IB; IELTS 6.5–7.0; maths requires STEP/TMUA; 2027/28 fees £29.3–37.3k

Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🤖 Health data scientist / medical AI engineer, 🕵️ Fraud Analyst, 👁️ Computer Vision Engineer

Physics & Astronomy

University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr

Careers: ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🔬 Microelectronics Engineer (Chip Design & Fabrication), ☢️ Medical physicist, ☢️ Nuclear Reactor Operator

Chemistry

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr

Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), ⚗️ Research Chemist, 🧪 Biochemist, 🏭 Food Technologist

Biological Sciences

University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr

Careers: 🧬 Geneticist, ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🌱 Plant Breeder

Earth & Marine Sciences

University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr
University of Southampton Southampton · €39k/yr
IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each); Attestat + foundation; Earth Sciences £33.9k/yr

Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, 🐧 Polar Researcher, 💧 Hydrogeologist, ⛰️ Geotechnical Engineer

Environmental Sciences

University of East Anglia Norwich
Attestat + foundation (INTO UEA); IELTS usually 6.0–6.5 *
Lancaster University Lancaster · €31.2k/yr
IELTS 6.5 (5.5 each); Attestat + foundation at the International Study Centre; Finance 2027/28 £27.1k
University of Leeds Leeds
Attestat + foundation (Leeds International Foundation Year); IELTS usually 6.0–6.5 *

Careers: ♻️ Waste & Circular Economy Specialist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer, 💧 Hydrogeologist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Engineer

Agriculture & Forestry

Harper Adams University Newport, Shropshire · €19.7k/yr
2026/27 £17,160 for all courses; Vice-Chancellor's International Award £2k/yr off; 5% off if paid upfront
Royal Agricultural University Cirencester · €19.5k/yr
2026/27 £16,950 for BSc and Foundation; own foundation year available; IELTS by course
University of Reading Reading · €29.7k–35.2k/yr
2026/27 £25,850 (classroom) / £30,650 (lab-based); Attestat + International Foundation Programme

Careers: 🚁 Agricultural Drone Operator / Precision Ag Technician, 🌱 Plant Breeder, 🛰️ Precision Agriculture Specialist, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech

Veterinary Science

Royal Veterinary College London · €55.2k/yr
BVetMed £47,960/yr; A-levels/IB with chemistry and biology, animal work experience, interview; International Foundation Year route
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh
Attestat + foundation (IFP); medicine A-levels/IB only; veterinary medicine £41,700/yr (2026/27); IELTS by programme
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr

Careers: 🐾 Veterinarian / Veterinary Surgeon, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech, 🐄 Livestock Specialist / Animal Scientist, 🐟 Fish Health Veterinarian

Medicine

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr

Careers: ❤️ Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 🧊 Transplant Surgeon, 🎯 Interventional Radiologist / Interventional Cardiologist, 👵 Geriatrician

Nursing & Midwifery

King's College London London
Non-UK foundations not accepted, only King's IFP; nursing: interview, English Band B; medicine and dentistry: UCAT
University of Manchester Manchester · €40.6k/yr
Attestat + foundation (INTO/own) or 2 years at a Russian university; medicine/dentistry A-levels/IB only; nursing IELTS 7.0, £35.3k
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh
Attestat + foundation (IFP); medicine A-levels/IB only; veterinary medicine £41,700/yr (2026/27); IELTS by programme

Careers: 💊 Nurse, 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🧤 Scrub Nurse (Theatre Nurse), 💉 Anaesthetic Nurse / Nurse Anesthetist

Dentistry

King's College London London
Non-UK foundations not accepted, only King's IFP; nursing: interview, English Band B; medicine and dentistry: UCAT
Queen Mary University of London London
Dentistry: UCAT + interview, high IELTS; International Foundation Year £25,500 (2026/27)
University of Manchester Manchester · €40.6k/yr
Attestat + foundation (INTO/own) or 2 years at a Russian university; medicine/dentistry A-levels/IB only; nursing IELTS 7.0, £35.3k

Careers: 🦷 Dentist, 🗿 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 🦷 Dental Hygienist, 😁 Orthodontist

Pharmacy

University College London London
Attestat + UPC or A-levels/IB; IELTS 6.5–7.5 by course level; LNAT/UCAT where required; UCL site not reachable *
University of Nottingham Nottingham
Attestat (≥4.0) + foundation at UNIC (Kaplan) or 1–2 years of university → Year 1; CIS Undergraduate Excellence Award
University of Manchester Manchester · €40.6k/yr
Attestat + foundation (INTO/own) or 2 years at a Russian university; medicine/dentistry A-levels/IB only; nursing IELTS 7.0, £35.3k

Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), 🦠 Microbiologist / Virologist, 📋 Clinical research associate, ⚕️ Pharmacist

Allied Health

King's College London London
Non-UK foundations not accepted, only King's IFP; nursing: interview, English Band B; medicine and dentistry: UCAT
University of Southampton Southampton · €39k/yr
IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each); Attestat + foundation; Earth Sciences £33.9k/yr
University of Nottingham Nottingham
Attestat (≥4.0) + foundation at UNIC (Kaplan) or 1–2 years of university → Year 1; CIS Undergraduate Excellence Award

Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🖐️ Occupational therapist, 🦾 Prosthetist and orthotist, 🤲 Osteopath

Psychology

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University College London London
Attestat + UPC or A-levels/IB; IELTS 6.5–7.5 by course level; LNAT/UCAT where required; UCL site not reachable *
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr

Careers: 🧩 Psychiatrist, 🛋️ Psychotherapist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🧠 Clinical psychologist

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr
University of Bristol Bristol
Attestat + foundation or A-levels/IB; IELTS usually 6.5; engineering needs strong maths and physics *

Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr
University of Southampton Southampton · €39k/yr
IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each); Attestat + foundation; Earth Sciences £33.9k/yr

Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, 🔌 Circuit Design Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer

Civil Engineering

Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
University of Bath Bath
Attestat + foundation or A-levels/IB; IELTS usually 6.5–7.0 *

Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 🌉 Bridge Engineer, 🎖️ Military Engineer (Combat Engineer Officer), 🛣️ Highway Engineer

Chemical Engineering

University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr
University of Manchester Manchester · €40.6k/yr
Attestat + foundation (INTO/own) or 2 years at a Russian university; medicine/dentistry A-levels/IB only; nursing IELTS 7.0, £35.3k

Careers: 🔋 Energy Storage Engineer (Batteries & Hydrogen), ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧫 Biotechnologist / Bioprocess Scientist, 🧫 Synthetic Biologist

Materials Science

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
Imperial College London London · €49.1k–52.3k/yr
A-levels/IB or a recognised foundation; IELTS 6.5–7.0; ESAT/TMUA tests; medicine: UCAT + interview, £58.6k/yr

Careers: 🧱 Materials Engineer, 🧪 Polymer Process Engineer, 🏭 Welding Engineer, 🔬 Nanotechnology Researcher

Mining & Petroleum Engineering

Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter Penryn · €35.9k/yr
BEng Mining Engineering, Penryn (Cornwall), £31,200/yr (2026); Attestat + foundation (INTO Exeter) *
University of Aberdeen Aberdeen
BEng Petroleum Engineering (4 years, Scotland); Attestat + foundation; IELTS usually 6.0–6.5 *
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh
Petroleum Engineering is MSc only (£29,960/yr); needs an engineering or science bachelor's degree

Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, ⛑️ Mine Rescue Specialist, 🛢️ Petroleum Engineer, ⛰️ Mining Engineer

Architecture

The Bartlett, University College London London
BSc Architecture: portfolio and interview; A-levels/IB or UCL UPC; fee not verified on the UCL site *
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
Architectural Association School of Architecture London · €36.2k/yr
Private school: portfolio + interview; ≈£31,500/yr + deposit (secondary sources); own Foundation course *

Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 💡 Architectural Lighting Designer, 🔥 Heating and Energy Systems Engineer, 🔍 Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector

Art & Design

Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London London · €35.5k/yr
BA £30,890/yr (2026/27); portfolio + interview; Attestat + UAL Foundation Diploma (£24,660)
Slade School of Fine Art, University College London London
BA/BFA Fine Art: portfolio and interview decide; an art foundation is usually expected *
Glasgow School of Art Glasgow · €28k–28.5k/yr
Portfolio; ≈£24–25k/yr (secondary sources); merit fee discounts for international students; International Foundation *

Careers: 🪑 Industrial / Product Designer, 🖼️ Art Conservator / Restorer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🖍️ Art Teacher

Music

Royal Academy of Music London · €34.4k/yr
BMus £29,900 (2026/27); live or video audition via UCAS Conservatoires; scholarships awarded after audition
Royal College of Music London · €36k/yr
BMus £31,300 (2026/27, a government levy may be added); audition via UCAS Conservatoires
Royal Northern College of Music Manchester · €34.4k/yr
BMus £29,950 (2026/27); audition; English per college requirements

Careers: 🎼 Music Teacher, 🎹 Instrumental Music Teacher, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer, 🪕 Folk Ensemble Director

Drama & Dance

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) London
BA Acting: multi-round auditions decide; fee not verified *
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) London · €30.6k/yr
BA Professional Acting: auditions; ≈£26,631/yr (2026/27, from search results of the LAMDA site) *
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Glasgow · €34.3k/yr
Undergraduate £29,786 (2026/27, ballet £27,968); audition (£65), international deadline 1 December

Careers: 💃 Choreographer, 🎭 Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Artist, 🗿 Prop Maker, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer

Film & Animation

National Film and Television School Beaconsfield
No bachelor's: only master's, diplomas and certificates; no funding for international students
London Film School London
MA Filmmaking only (2 years, £34,626 + £34,326); portfolio; IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each); no bachelor's
Abertay University Dundee · €20.6k/yr
Computer Arts £17,950/yr; ePortfolio required; International Scholarship up to £3k/yr

Careers: 🎞️ Film Producer, 🎬 Game Producer, 🎥 Film Director, 📹 Cinematographer / Director of Photography

Media & Journalism

City St George's, University of London London
BA Journalism; Attestat + foundation; IELTS usually 6.5–7.0; site not reachable *
Cardiff University Cardiff
Journalism and media; Attestat + foundation; IELTS usually 6.5; site not reachable *
Goldsmiths, University of London London · €27.5k/yr
BA Media & Communications £23,900 (2027/28); IELTS 6.0 (writing 6.0, others ≥5.5); integrated foundation year option

Careers: 🎖️ War Correspondent, 📣 Investor Relations Manager, 📽️ Video Producer, 🎙️ Government Press Officer / Spokesperson

Languages & Translation

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
SOAS University of London London
Attestat + foundation (own International Foundation Courses); IELTS usually 6.5 *

Careers: 🔤 Computational Linguist / NLP Specialist, 🗣️ Speech and language therapist, 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 🏮 Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Specialist

Literature

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
University College London London
Attestat + UPC or A-levels/IB; IELTS 6.5–7.5 by course level; LNAT/UCAT where required; UCL site not reachable *

Careers: 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher, 📖 Narrative Designer, 📝 Screenwriter

History & Archaeology

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
University College London London
Attestat + UPC or A-levels/IB; IELTS 6.5–7.5 by course level; LNAT/UCAT where required; UCL site not reachable *

Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🏛️ Conservation Architect, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher

Philosophy & Theology

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
University of St Andrews St Andrews · €40.1k/yr
MA Philosophy £34,910/yr; IB 36 / A-levels AAB; Attestat alone not enough; English test required

Careers: 🤔 Philosopher, 🕍 Religious Studies Scholar

Sociology & Social Work

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) London · €33.2k–45.9k/yr
£28,900–39,900 (2026/27, fixed for the degree); A-levels/IB; IELTS ≈7.0; TMUA for some programmes
University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Manchester Manchester · €40.6k/yr
Attestat + foundation (INTO/own) or 2 years at a Russian university; medicine/dentistry A-levels/IB only; nursing IELTS 7.0, £35.3k

Careers: 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🔗 Addiction counsellor, 🕵️ Police Detective, 👨‍👩‍👧 Couples and family therapist

Politics & IR

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) London · €33.2k–45.9k/yr
£28,900–39,900 (2026/27, fixed for the degree); A-levels/IB; IELTS ≈7.0; TMUA for some programmes
University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
King's College London London
Non-UK foundations not accepted, only King's IFP; nursing: interview, English Band B; medicine and dentistry: UCAT

Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🖥️ Government Digital Transformation Specialist, 🕵️ OSINT Analyst (Open-Source Intelligence)

Law

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) London · €33.2k–45.9k/yr
£28,900–39,900 (2026/27, fixed for the degree); A-levels/IB; IELTS ≈7.0; TMUA for some programmes

Careers: 🤖 Legal Technologist / Legal Engineer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🔍 Digital Forensics Investigator, 🛂 Border Guard / Border Force Officer

Economics

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) London · €33.2k–45.9k/yr
£28,900–39,900 (2026/27, fixed for the degree); A-levels/IB; IELTS ≈7.0; TMUA for some programmes
University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr

Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🏷️ Pricing Manager, 🦄 Venture Capital Analyst / Investor

Business & Management

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) London · €33.2k–45.9k/yr
£28,900–39,900 (2026/27, fixed for the degree); A-levels/IB; IELTS ≈7.0; TMUA for some programmes
University of Warwick Coventry · €33.6k–42.9k/yr
Attestat alone not enough: foundation or A-levels/IB; IELTS 6.5–7.0; maths requires STEP/TMUA; 2027/28 fees £29.3–37.3k
University of Bath Bath
Attestat + foundation or A-levels/IB; IELTS usually 6.5–7.0 *

Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🎯 Product Manager, 🏥 Hospital Chief Executive / Healthcare Manager

Accounting & Finance

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) London · €33.2k–45.9k/yr
£28,900–39,900 (2026/27, fixed for the degree); A-levels/IB; IELTS ≈7.0; TMUA for some programmes
University of Warwick Coventry · €33.6k–42.9k/yr
Attestat alone not enough: foundation or A-levels/IB; IELTS 6.5–7.0; maths requires STEP/TMUA; 2027/28 fees £29.3–37.3k
Lancaster University Lancaster · €31.2k/yr
IELTS 6.5 (5.5 each); Attestat + foundation at the International Study Centre; Finance 2027/28 £27.1k

Careers: 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🧬 Fintech Engineer / Quant Developer, 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🛡️ Risk Manager

Education

University College London (IOE) London
BA Education Studies; Attestat + UPC or A-levels/IB; UCL site not reachable *
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
University of Edinburgh Edinburgh
Attestat + foundation (IFP); medicine A-levels/IB only; veterinary medicine £41,700/yr (2026/27); IELTS by programme

Careers: 🤝 Special Education Teacher (SEN), 🛠️ Further Education (FE) Lecturer / Vocational Instructor, 🔨 Design & Technology Teacher, 📐 Maths, Physics or Computing Teacher

Sport Science

Loughborough University Loughborough · €28.4k–38k/yr
2026/27 £24,700–33,000; sport £30,700–33,000; Attestat + foundation
University of Bath Bath
Attestat + foundation or A-levels/IB; IELTS usually 6.5–7.0 *
University of Birmingham Birmingham
Sport and Exercise Sciences; Attestat + foundation; IELTS usually 6.0–6.5 *

Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🏅 Sports medicine doctor, 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader

Hospitality & Tourism

University of Surrey Guildford · €27.4k/yr
International Hospitality Management £23,800 (2027/28); IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, others 5.5); foundation at Surrey ISC
Oxford Brookes University Oxford · €20.2k/yr
International Hospitality and Tourism Management £17,600 (2026/27), £18,500 (2027/28); recognised foundation
University of West London London
BA Hospitality Management (London Geller College); Attestat + foundation; IELTS usually 6.0 *

Careers: 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader, 🏡 Farm Stay Host (Agritourism), 👨‍🍳 Head Chef

Geography & Planning

University of Oxford Oxford · €43k–72.2k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (MAT, PAT, TSA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; medicine takes ≤14 international students/yr
University of Cambridge Cambridge · €33.4k–81.1k/yr
IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each); subject test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, UCAT), interview; apply by 15 Oct; plus college fee £12–14.5k/yr
University College London London
Attestat + UPC or A-levels/IB; IELTS 6.5–7.5 by course level; LNAT/UCAT where required; UCL site not reachable *

Careers: 🏙️ Urban Planner, 🌍 Satellite Imagery Analyst (Remote Sensing), ⛏️ Mine Surveyor, 🏙️ City Manager / Local Government Manager

Aviation & Maritime

Warsash Maritime School, Solent University Southampton
BSc Nautical Science and cadetships; ENG1 medical; cadets are often sponsored by shipping companies *
Cranfield University Cranfield
No bachelor's: postgraduate only (MSc Air Transport Management £29,500, IELTS 7.0, 6.0 each)
Buckinghamshire New University High Wycombe
BSc Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training: Class 1 medical, flight training paid separately *

Careers: 🔧 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ⚓ Naval Officer / Submariner, 🛫 Airline Pilot, 🚢 Ship's Captain / Deck Officer

Sources: gov.uk, gov.uk, ucl.ac.uk, ed.ac.uk, manchester.ac.uk, nottingham.ac.uk

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