Study Abroad in England

Popular Cities to Study Abroad in England

England has several popular cities for international students, each offering a different experience.

London

The largest concentration of programs and the most expensive place to live in England. Richmond American University London, the University of Roehampton, and the University of Westminster all host study abroad students, alongside provider centers run by CIEE, IFSA, and AIFS.

Brighton

Home to the University of Sussex, which draws more study abroad reviews than any other institution in England on GoAbroad. An hour from London by train, on the coast, and noticeably cheaper.

Bristol

The University of Bristol offers semester and academic year places in the southwest. A large student city, though one of the pricier ones outside London.

Exeter

The University of Exeter has campuses in Devon and Cornwall, near the coast and two national parks. The most rural of the main options and among the most affordable.

Oxford

Hosts short courses and summer programs rather than standard semester places, and it is the second most expensive student city in England after London.

England has far more study abroad cities than the five above. Use the filters above to browse programs by city.

Top Universities for Study Abroad in England

• University of Sussex: A campus university just outside Brighton, long associated with international development and the social sciences.
• University of Bristol: One of the UK's leading Russell Group universities, in a city known for its creative and independent spirit.
• University of Exeter: A top research university spread across Devon and Cornwall, with the coast and moorland on its doorstep.
• University of Roehampton: London's greenest campus, set in parkland yet minutes from the center of the capital.
• Richmond American University London: An American liberal arts university in the heart of London, built for students who want a US-style degree abroad.
• University of Westminster: A central London university with a global outlook, running summer schools that carry transferable UK credit.
• LAMDA: One of the world's oldest and most respected drama schools, training actors in the heart of London.

The right university depends on your subject, your budget, and whether you want a campus or a city. Narrow it down to a few, then compare the actual programs at each, since two programs at the same price can include very different things.