A unique platform designed by the British Council to connect you directly with UK schools and universities, anywhere, anytime.

Study UK Connect has been designed to help students and parents across East Asia research and plan your UK study experience easily and with confidence.  

Study UK Connect will run live, interactive information sessions and group counselling so you can hear directly from UK universities and have your questions answered. 

The platform will remain permanently accessible until Thursday 17 December 2020.

What does Study UK Connect offer you

  • live chat and in-depth counselling with representatives from UK universities
  • Q&A messaging with UK institutions 
  • seminars to help you prepare to make the most of studying in the UK including application support, subject-specific information sessions, employability and careers advice and talks from UK alumni 
  • information sessions on application processes, UK visas and other useful pre-departure information 
  • information on amazing scholarship opportunities from participating institutions.

*Special note to students under 18: 

At the British Council we take the safety, well-being and protection of children very seriously in all our activities. Our partner institutions comply with the British Council Code of Conduct and Child Protection policies. 

We require all students under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the individual online meetings with education institutions when using the British Council virtual and online platforms provided.

Participating UK schools and universities

Schools and universities from across the UK are available through Study UK Connect, bringing the best education the UK has to offer directly to your fingertips.

  • Arts University Bournemouth
  • University of the Arts London
  • University of Bath
  • University of Birmingham
  • Bournemouth University
  • University of Bristol
  • Cambridge Education Group
  • Cardiff University
  • Cardiff Sixth Form College
  • Coventry University
  • University of East Anglia
  • EF Education First
  • University of Exeter
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of Gloucestershire
  • Goldsmiths, University of London
  • Keele University
  • Lancaster University
  • The University of Law
  • University of Leeds 
  • Leeds Arts University
  • University of Lincoln
  • The University of Manchester
  • The University of Reading
  • The Royal Veterinary College, University of London
  • SOAS University of London
  • University of St Andrews
  • Swansea University
  • University of Warwick
  • University of Southampton

Study UK Virtual Fair

Study UK Connect will bring you live opportunities to interact directly with the UK institutions. Ask questions, receive advice and guidance and learn exactly what a UK education can offer you. 

Join us for the first ever British Council Study UK Virtual Fair from Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 October 2020 at any time convenient to you between 13.00 and 17.00 (Vietnam time). 

Schedule a one-on-one discussion* with UK institutions to find out about the courses and ask any questions you have about your study plans. 

Attend a special webinar (details can be found in the below session) in partnership with UCAS to maximise your chance of securing a place at a UK university on Sunday 18 October 2020 from 13.45–14.30 (Vietnam time). 

The Study UK Virtual Fair is your chance to talk directly with UK institutions and find out everything you need to know about studying in the UK. 

* Special note to students under 18: 

At the British Council we take the safety, well-being and protection of children very seriously in all our activities. Our partner institutions comply with the British Council Code of Conduct and Child Protection policies. 

We require all students under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the individual online meetings with education institutions when using the British Council virtual and online platforms provided.

Webinar programmes

Study UK Connect webinars are tailored to your needs.

Hear from UCAS, IELTS and UKVI to get all the latest practical guidance on how to prepare to study in the UK. The first series of webinar programmes will take place during our Study UK Virtual Fair from Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 October 2020.

17 October (Saturday) Topic
13.15–13.45 Subject specific: What creative art subjects can I study in the UK?
Speaker: Leeds Arts University
13.45–14.45 Understanding applications: how to write an effective personal statement and build an arts portfolio for your university application.
Speaker: Arts University Bournemouth
14.50–15.50 Career pathways: maximising employability and placement opportunities of a UK degree 
Speaker: University of Bath and University of Gloucestershire
15.55–16.25 Subject specific: what do health and life sciences degrees in the UK offer? 
Speaker: University of Exeter
16.30–17.00 English support: Preparing for the IELTS test.
Speaker: IELTS
18 October (Sunday) Topic
13.00–13.40 Visa application: UK student visa applications journey
Speaker: UKVI
13.45–14.30 Understanding applications: a walk-through of the UCAS application process
Speaker: UCAS
14.35–15.15 Understanding applications: Impress your dream university with a great personal statement
Speaker: University of Manchester
15.20–15.50  Topic to be confirmed
Speaker: Swansea University
15.55–16.25 Subject specific: routes towards a legal career in England and Wales, Hong Kong and Malaysia 
Speaker: The University of Law
16.30–17.00 English support: preparing for the IELTS test
Speaker: IELTS
19 October (Tuesday)  
16.00–17.00 Subject specific: Medicine Pathway Programmes and studying physiotherapy and occupational therapy in the UK
Speaker: Coventry University and OnCampus
17.05–18.05 Understanding applications:  Getting to the top university
Speaker: Cardiff Sixth Form College and University of Reading
18.10–19.00 Subject specific: How to choose your business school and achieving a postgraduate degree in business or economics, courses designed for non-business graduates
Speaker: University of East Anglia and Lancaster University 
20 October (Tuesday) Topic
16.00–16.30 Subject specific: Studying biomedical science and biosciences in the UK
Speaker: University of Birmingham
16.35–17.05 Understanding applications: impress your target UK university with a great application
Speaker: EF Education First - University Foundation Year
17.10–17.40 Subject specific: What do you learn from a politics and international studies degree?
Speaker: University of Warwick
17.45–18.45 Career pathways: How UK universities manage internships and maximising employability
Speaker: Keele University and University of Leeds

How do I join Study UK Connect

To join Study UK Connect and take the first step towards fulfilling your dream of studying in the UK, just click this link and follow the simple three steps in this guide. 

Remember, Study UK Connect is completely free.

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