Welcome to A Star Future. We provide information about international university education specifically designed to answer the questions that British students have when thinking about studying abroad. All the degrees listed on this site are taught in English so are accessible to any British student.
If you are interested in studying abroad for all or part of your undergraduate or postgraduate study, please have a look at our site and see where you can go and what you can study.
Opportunities for Students to Go to University Now
Updated Friday 3rd September 2010
An article appeared in last Friday's Manchester Evening News about the student experience at Prague College. You can read it here. Term starts on 27th September so there is still some time to enrol if you are interested.
Listen to Mark Huntington on BBC Radio West Midlands Morning with Joanne Malin show.
Mark Huntington on BBC Radio West Midlands
Listen to Mark Huntington's appearance on Radio 4's You and Yours programme (Wednesday 18th August).
Mark Huntington on BBC Radio West Midlands
For information about courses available around Europe please visit our most recent newsletter to UK schools and careers advisors here.
For information about Prague College, please visit their special UK clearing page here.
For information about studying in the Netherlands please visit here and here.
We are receiving new ideas of locations and courses all the time. If you would like to be kept informed we recommend you follow us on twitter where we will be most regularly posting updates.
As universities announce that there will be very few, if any, places available during clearing this year, British students are advised to look abroad to continue their education. Many universities in Europe have places available this autumn and, farther afield, Australian and New Zealand universities welcome applications from British students in time for the 2011 academic year.
In recent years, studying overseas has become well established in subjects such as medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine. In 2010 there has also been an increase in students looking abroad as a way of differentiating themselves from their peers and gaining experience vital to a successful career. The increased presence of EU students at British universities is a visible reminder that the graduate job market is highly international.
While studying in English-speaking countries such as USA or Australia is currently unlikely to work out cheaper than studying in England, many degrees at European universities are now taught in English. Furthermore, many universities now offer degrees that are accredited by British universities. For example:
- University of Groningen, The Netherlands: One of the world's top universities, it teaches 8 undergraduate degrees in English in subjects such as psychology and international relations. As of 3rd August, there were still places available on some courses. Annual tuition fees approx. £1,400
- Prague College, Czech Republic: A private university college offering small class sizes and excellent work experience opportunities. All degrees taught in English, some accredited by Teesside University. Annual tuition fees approx. £3,000
Clearing can be a frustrating process for students and teachers alike. When looking for the right move, the answer could simultaneously be further away and closer at hand. more