7 best universities in near London 2024

Education received in the UK is a fruitful study and an unforgettable experience of living abroad. There is a suitable program abroad for a student of any age: higher education in top universities of the world, the opportunity to get the most prestigious IGCSE, A-Level, IB school certificate or get bright emotions and take a break from everyday work at language courses during the holidays.

Studying in the suburbs of London is no less a popular educational route than the capital itself. London is a cosmopolitan and bustling city, where life boils 24 hours a day, and therefore it is extremely interesting to study here: popular attractions of Great Britain are within walking distance, bright musical and cultural events are constantly taking place. But many London universities are located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in the vicinity, where gnawing the granite of science is much calmer and where there are fewer temptations. So, not far from the capital there are famous student and not only small towns: Oxford, Cambridge, Dover, Kensington and others.

Universities in the UK are without exaggeration considered the best in Europe, occupy high positions in world rankings and tops. In order to maintain such a status and withstand competition with no less prestigious foreign universities, the state provides huge financial and other support to universities near London. Here the foreign students will find the most advanced research centres, developed academic sports infrastructure, the best teachers and the widest opportunities for development.

According to statistics, the most popular specialties in TOP universities near London are:

• Management
• Economy
• Ecology
• Veterinary medicine
• Design
• Art
• Jurisprudence
• Business.

The duration of bachelor's degree programs is 3 years (except for medical faculties). Upon completion of the courses, the student receives the first degree of higher education, Bachelor's degree. Another option — Integrated Master's degrees – is a combined bachelor's and master's degree course and lasts 4-5 years (especially relevant at the faculties of natural Sciences and Engineering). The Master's degree program in the UK lasts only a year, but very high requirements are imposed on students.

The learning process is intensive: students attend lectures and perform numerous projects and tasks, emphasis is placed on the formation of scientific independence and analytical thinking. In the form of classes, they are practical seminars with an admixture of theory. One of the advantages for students is a small number of groups – up to 15 people, in top private universities – 5-7.

• University of Hertfordshire 
• Writtle University College
• Farnborough College of Technology,

The competition to the TOP universities near London is considered the highest among universities in the UK. For admission to the universities near London the foreign students, as well as residents of the UK, must apply through the UCAS system (ucas.com ). In order to start education in September next year, an application can be submitted in September of this year. The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, but it is recommended to fill out the application as early as possible, since groups for some specialties are recruited quite quickly. The recommended period is from September to January. For medical specialties, the application deadline is October 15.

English language proficiency requirements vary depending on the course and faculty. The average scores of IELTS applicants are in the range of 6.0-7.0. For preparatory courses, a score of 5.5 is sufficient (for both bachelor's and master's degrees). For an MBA program, it is desirable to have IELTS results at least 7.0.

As a rule, most international students first complete a one-year preparatory program. This is due to the fact that a number of countries have adopted 11-stage secondary education (for example, in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, CIS countries, Japan, China, Brazil), and the English pre-university education system is designed for at least 12 years. The preparatory program at the best universities in Manchester makes up for the required year and prepares for admission. The foreign students are offered three types of such programs: INTO, aimed at studying academic English and preparing for the first year, as well as engineering and natural science programs.

In addition to successfully passed tests, translated and certified educational documents are required — certificates, diplomas, if the applicant is still studying. Recommendations from former teachers are also needed.