The UK is one of the most trusted and popular study destinations in the world. Every year, over 500,000 international students choose to study in the UK over other destinations, so as a student here, you will meet people from all over the world.
European students and staff are extremely welcome in the UK, and they make a significant contribution to the UK and to the success of its universities.
This page offers information and advice specific to European students about studying in the UK, following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU).
Students from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland pay the same fees as international students in the UK.
Visit our money and budgeting page to learn more about the cost of studying in the UK as an international student.
There are some exceptions to this, including:
Remember that universities can set their own fees for EU students, so always check individual universities’ funding pages to see how much you’ll pay as an EU student. Some universities offer discounts to students from the EU. If you’re unsure what fees you should pay, contact your university for advice.
EU students without settled status are no longer eligible for UK student loans.
Visit our scholarships page to find out more about the options available to you for funding your studies in the UK.
Unless you have settled status, it is most likely you will need a visa to study in the UK.
Visit our student visas page to learn everything you need to know about applying for a visa to study in the UK as a European student.
If you arrived in the UK before 31 December 2020, and you have settled status, you don’t need a visa to study in the UK.
If you are a UK citizen living in the EU, EEA or Switzerland - for example, you have a UK passport or dual nationality - the rules may be slightly different for you.
If you are a UK citizen, you will not need a visa of any kind to study or work in the UK, although it’s important that you can prove your citizenship (for example, with your UK passport). It’s also important to note that there are different types of ‘British nationality’ – check whether your status means you need a visa to live, study and work in the UK on the UK government’s page ‘Types of British nationality’.
If you’re a UK citizen, you will continue to be eligible for home fee status and be able to access UK student finance, subject to eligibility criteria, and as long as your course starts before 1 January 2028. Find out more on the UK government’s guidance page for UK nationals in the EEA and Switzerland.
If you are a student from the EU or Switzerland coming to study in the UK for longer than six months, you will need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). However, you may be entitled to a full or partial reimbursement (refund) of the surcharge. Download this information pack to check if you are eligible.
The UK no longer participates in Erasmus+. Read more about the UK's withdrawal from Erasmus+.
For the latest information on Erasmus+, visit the UK National Agency website.
There are lots of options available to you if you want to stay and work in the UK after you graduate.
The length of your student visa will depend on the duration of your course, but will usually end within a few months of finishing your course, so it is likely you will need to apply for a different visa to remain in the UK.
The Graduate Route welcomes international students to apply to stay in the UK and work, or look for work, upon graduation. International students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or master’s degree can apply to stay in the UK for up to two years after their studies. PhD graduates can apply to stay for up to three years.
Other types of visa may better suit your situation. Learn more on our after your studies pages.
If you arrived in the UK before 31 December 2020, and you have settled status, you have the right to live and work in the UK as part of your status.
A UK education offers top-quality, prestige and global job prospects. Find out more than 120,000 EU students still choose to study in the UK each year.
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