General Info
How long do courses last in the UK?
If you follow an undergraduate course in the UK usually it lasts for three years.
You might find courses which last for four, or five years.
EEA Nationals are free to enter the UK. If your spouse (husband or wife) is an EEA national they can live with you in the UK. If your family are not EEA nationals, your spouse and your children will usually be able to join you as your dependants. You should contact the British Embassy or High Commission in your home country to apply for an EEA Family Permit. If you are not sure about your family's status or need further advice, please contact UKCISA (see useful contacts). The information above is produced in full by UKCISA. You can download their guidance note EEA Students online.
As an EEA national you are free to work while you study in the UK. You do not need to get permission to do this (i.e. a visa) and there are no restrictions on the number of hours you can work. You can find information about working in the UK during your studies by downloading the UKCISA guidance note online.
Students from the EEA (European Economic Area) and Switzerland do not need permission to study in the UK. The EEA consists of the 25 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Do I need health insurance?
Most students will not need health insurance as they will be eligible for the National Health Service. The NHS will provide you free and subsidised treatment.
British Council Services for Undergraduate applications
The British Council in Cyprus-has a special service to assist in completing and submitting UCAS application forms online- contact The Education UK Team for details; a new service for students, delivered by experienced professionals from the Education UK Team.
· Advice on UK Higher Education systems, qualifications, entry requirements
· Professional Personal Educational Counselling( includes all the above and research ,advice and selection of UK courses and Institutions)
· Assistance with completing and submitting your UCAS application form online- ucasapply
· Translations of the documents you need for your application
· Certification of official documents.
· Access to International English Language Testing System for entry to UK Institutions.