Famous for its Royal Family and quirky British traditions such as afternoon tea, scones and queueing very politely, the UK has a proud history and rich cultural heritage, with each of the four countries adding to this mix with their own unique traditions and customs.

Home to four of the world’s top ten universities, the UK is the world’s second most popular choice for international students aspiring to study abroad with over 450,000 international students choosing to pursue their higher education in the UK every year.

The UK is one of the most popular countries to travel to for the purpose of earning an education. Generations of international students have come to the UK for their education, which means that British universities have decades of experience in working with international schools.

A truly global city, London has more international visitors than any other city in the world. Its visitors will find plenty to see and do with an eclectic mix of culture, music and theatre, eight royal parks, and more museums, galleries and libraries than any other city in the UK.