Universities and colleges

Less than students think. Rankings measure research and reputation more than teaching. Look at the course, the accreditation, graduate outcomes, placement options and the city. A top-10 course at a top-60 university beats a weak course at a top-20 one.

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In the UK, a college usually teaches below-degree or pathway programmes. In Canada, public colleges award applied diplomas and degrees with strong job links. In the US, college and university are often used interchangeably.

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A campus of a British, Australian or American university in another country (Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius) that awards the home university's degree, usually at a lower fee. Check the local licence.

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It must be on the official register: the Office for Students in England, Designated Learning Institutions in Canada, CRICOS in Australia, the Department of Education in the US. We only work with registered institutions.

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Partners include Birmingham City University, Aston, Loughborough, Glasgow, Southampton, Exeter, Swansea, Brighton, Leeds Beckett, Liverpool John Moores, Edinburgh Napier and Abertay in the UK, plus institutions in Ireland, Canada, Australia and Europe. The full list is on our universities page.

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Yes, when it is the right choice. We will tell you it is not a partner and help you apply directly.

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