University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
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520 programmesView university
The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its universities offer the largest choice of English-taught programmes in Europe, and London is home to many global companies and European headquarters.
FindMyUni lists 8,507 English-taught programmes at 123 universities in United Kingdom (3,598 bachelor's, 4,607 master's, 302 PhD).
Featured universities in United Kingdom
All 123 universities
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- +7
440 programmesView university
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- +7
423 programmesView university
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- +7
395 programmesView university
University of Dundee
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- +7
358 programmesView university
Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- +7
317 programmesView university
Tuition fees and cost of living in United Kingdom
Average tuition fees in the UK are the highest in Europe, and living costs are above the Western European average. Fees are set by each university.
Scholarships to study in United Kingdom
- Chevening Scholarships — University tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel to and from the UK, arrival and departure allowances, one visa application and a travel grant for Chevening events.
- Commonwealth Master's Scholarships — Funding for a taught master's degree in the UK; see the CSC for full terms.
- Global Leadership Scholarship — A tuition fee discount for international students on taught master's programmes; see the University for the current value.
Top reasons to study in United Kingdom
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Largest choice of programmes
Thousands of bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes.
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Global employers
London hosts many international companies.
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Career support
Universities run job fairs and careers services.
Student life in United Kingdom
London Heathrow has direct flights from almost everywhere, and trains and long-distance buses make it easy to travel around the country.
Working after graduation
The Graduate visa lets eligible graduates stay and work after their degree. It lasts 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 and 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD graduates). The application fee is £937, plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (usually £1,035 per year).
UK universities run job fairs and recruiting events on campus, and most have a careers service that helps students with applications.
Visa and English requirements
You need a Student visa sponsored by a licensed university, with a CAS. You can apply up to 6 months before your course; the fee from outside the UK is £558 and decisions usually take about 3 weeks. Pakistani applicants must also provide a tuberculosis (TB) test certificate from a Home Office-approved clinic.
Requirements typically range from IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall depending on the programme, with minimum scores per component. Several universities also accept TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic.
How to apply
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Shortlist programmes
Compare entry requirements, fees and intakes. Check staged admissions deadlines at universities such as Manchester and Glasgow.
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Apply to universities
Apply directly through each university's portal for postgraduate study, or through UCAS for undergraduate study.
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Accept an offer and get your CAS
Meet any conditions, pay the deposit if required, and receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
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Apply for the Student visa
Apply up to 6 months before your course starts. The application fee from outside the UK is £558, plus the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Study programmes in United Kingdom
All 8,507 programmes
BSc (Hons)Bachelor's
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Full-time, Part-timeOn campusEnglish
MScMaster's
MSc Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis
Newcastle University Business SchoolNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1 year180 ECTSFull-time, Part-timeOn campusEnglish
MScMaster's
MSc Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment
Newcastle University Business SchoolNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1 year180 ECTSFull-timeOn campusEnglish
BSc (Hons)Bachelor's
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Full-timeOn campusEnglish
MScMaster's
MSc Actuarial Science
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Full-timeOn campusEnglish
MScMaster's
MSc Advanced Computer Science
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Full-time, Part-timeOn campusEnglish
Programmes by discipline
Student cities in United Kingdom
- Study in London2,477 programmes
- Study in Colchester520 programmes
- Study in Aberdeen446 programmes
- Study in Bangor423 programmes
- Study in Edinburgh400 programmes
- Study in Dundee365 programmes
- Study in Cardiff333 programmes
- Study in Brighton281 programmes
- Study in Leicester275 programmes
- Study in Keele269 programmes
- Study in Southampton269 programmes
- Study in Canterbury226 programmes
- Study in Derby216 programmes
- Study in Uxbridge198 programmes
- Study in Manchester136 programmes
- Study in Bristol106 programmes
- Study in Farnham106 programmes
- Study in St Andrews104 programmes
- Study in Aberystwyth98 programmes
- Study in Falmouth86 programmes
Guides for United Kingdom
Article · Visa
How to Get a Student Visa for the UK from Pakistan: 2027 Guide
A step-by-step 2027 guide to the UK Student Visa for Pakistani applicants: CAS points, new maintenance rates, the 28-day bank rule, IOM TB test and eVisa transition.
Article · Visa
UK Graduate route: what the move to 18 months means for 2027 graduates
From 1 January 2027, new Graduate visa applications will be granted for 18 months instead of 2 years. Here is who is affected and how to plan.
Study guide · Visa
UK Student visa from Pakistan: a practical checklist
CAS, money, TB test and timing — the essentials for Pakistani students applying for a UK Student visa.
Studying in United Kingdom: common questions
Can I study in United Kingdom in English?
Yes. FindMyUni lists 8,507 English-taught programmes at 123 universities in United Kingdom (3,598 bachelor's, 4,607 master's, 302 PhD).
How much does it cost to study in United Kingdom?
Average tuition fees in the UK are the highest in Europe, and living costs are above the Western European average. Fees are set by each university.
Which universities in United Kingdom offer the most English-taught programmes?
University of Essex, University of Aberdeen, Bangor University, University of Edinburgh, University of Dundee. FindMyUni lists 123 universities in United Kingdom in total.
Which cities in United Kingdom have the most English-taught programmes?
London (2,477), Colchester (520), Aberdeen (446), Bangor (423), Edinburgh (400).
How long is a master's degree in the UK?
Most taught master's (MSc, MA, LLM) last 12 months full-time. Some programmes, such as an MArch or courses with a placement year, take longer.
How long can I work in the UK after graduating?
Under the Graduate route, 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 and 18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD graduates).
Do Pakistani students need a TB test for a UK visa?
Yes. Pakistan is on the UK's list of countries where applicants need a TB test from an approved clinic.
How much money do I need to show for a UK Student visa?
£1,529 per month for up to 9 months in London, or £1,171 per month for up to 9 months elsewhere, in addition to any unpaid tuition fees.
Universities in United Kingdom
Search universities & programmes in United Kingdom · University rankings for United Kingdom
- University of Essex · 520 programmes
- University of Aberdeen · 440 programmes
- Bangor University · 423 programmes
- University of Edinburgh · 395 programmes
- University of Dundee · 358 programmes
- Cardiff University · 317 programmes
- Queen Mary University of London · 313 programmes
- King's College London · 310 programmes
- Middlesex University London · 301 programmes
- University of Sussex · 280 programmes
- University of Westminster · 275 programmes
- De Montfort University · 274 programmes
- Keele University · 269 programmes
- University of Kent · 268 programmes
- University of Southampton · 267 programmes
- University of Greenwich · 257 programmes
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) · 224 programmes
- University of Derby · 216 programmes
- University of the Arts London · 207 programmes
- Brunel University London · 200 programmes
- Birkbeck, University of London · 176 programmes
- The Open University · 132 programmes
- University for the Creative Arts · 106 programmes
- University of St Andrews · 104 programmes
- Aberystwyth University · 98 programmes
- Falmouth University · 86 programmes
- The University of Manchester · 85 programmes
- Goldsmiths, University of London · 80 programmes
- University of Sheffield · 74 programmes
- University of Bristol · 69 programmes
- University of Portsmouth · 62 programmes
- Ravensbourne University London · 57 programmes
- University of Exeter · 54 programmes
- University of Cambridge · 50 programmes
- University of Hull · 46 programmes
- City St George’s, University of London · 44 programmes
- Plymouth University · 41 programmes
- Royal College of Art · 41 programmes
- Arts University Bournemouth · 39 programmes
- Oxford Brookes University · 38 programmes
- Royal Holloway, University of London · 38 programmes
- University of Liverpool · 38 programmes
- University of the West of England, Bristol · 37 programmes
- Glasgow School of Art · 35 programmes
- London South Bank University · 35 programmes
- Newcastle University Business School · 34 programmes
- Arts University Plymouth · 32 programmes
- Bournemouth University · 30 programmes
- University of East Anglia · 30 programmes
- Northeastern University London · 29 programmes
- University of Salford · 27 programmes
- Istituto Marangoni International · 26 programmes
- London Metropolitan University · 26 programmes
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David · 26 programmes
- Escape Studios · 25 programmes
- Manchester Metropolitan University · 24 programmes
- Newcastle University · 24 programmes
- Nottingham Trent University · 24 programmes
- Leeds Arts University · 23 programmes
- University of Leeds · 23 programmes
- Durham University · 21 programmes
- BIMM Music Institute · 20 programmes
- Central Saint Martins · 18 programmes
- Warwick Business School · 17 programmes
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama · 15 programmes
- MetFilm School London · 14 programmes
- Liverpool Hope University · 13 programmes
- University of Glasgow · 12 programmes
- University of Staffordshire · 12 programmes
- Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts · 11 programmes
- University of Huddersfield · 11 programmes
- Anglia Ruskin University · 10 programmes
- Loughborough University · 10 programmes
- Lancaster University · 9 programmes
- London Business School · 8 programmes
- OPIT - Open Institute of Technology · 8 programmes
- Abertay University · 7 programmes
- University of Oxford · 7 programmes
- University of the Highlands and Islands · 7 programmes
- University of York · 7 programmes
- Robert Gordon University (RGU) · 6 programmes
- University of Bath · 6 programmes
- SRH Distance Learning University · 5 programmes
- University of Birmingham · 5 programmes
- University of Buckingham · 5 programmes
- University of Suffolk · 5 programmes
- University of Warwick · 5 programmes
- Imperial College London · 4 programmes
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) · 4 programmes
- University of Winchester · 4 programmes
- MJM Graphic Design School London · 3 programmes
- SOAS University of London · 3 programmes
- University College London · 3 programmes
- University of Nottingham · 3 programmes
- Coventry University · 2 programmes
- Edinburgh Napier University · 2 programmes
- Heriot-Watt University · 2 programmes
- Leeds Beckett University · 2 programmes
- Southampton Solent University · 2 programmes
- Swansea University · 2 programmes
- University of Strathclyde · 2 programmes
- Aston University · 1 programme
- Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin · 1 programme
- Birmingham City University · 1 programme
- Cardiff Metropolitan University · 1 programme
- Cranfield University · 1 programme
- FFHS Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences · 1 programme
- Glasgow Caledonian University · 1 programme
- Henley Business School · 1 programme
- International University of La Rioja · 1 programme
- Liverpool John Moores University · 1 programme
- National University of Distance Education · 1 programme
- Nebrija University · 1 programme
- Queen Margaret University · 1 programme
- Rome Business School · 1 programme
- Royal Veterinary College · 1 programme
- University of Brighton · 1 programme
- University of Greater Manchester · 1 programme
- University of Leicester · 1 programme
- University of Northampton · 1 programme
- University of Reading · 1 programme
- University of Stirling · 1 programme
- University of Sunderland · 1 programme
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