Best UK Universities for International Students 2017

Earlier this month, Whatuni revealed the 2017 winners of their annual Student Choice Awards. The University of Exeter came out on top of 49 institutions for being the best UK university for international students.  

Higher education in the UK continues to attract international students from all corners of the globe. Almost every UK institution hosts international students and the vast majority have great reputations for the support they provide.

In the Student Choice Awards 2017, the University of Exeter was praised for hosting students from more than 140 countries and for having lecturers representing 50 different nationalities. Additionally, the award announcement calls out Exeter’s “vibrant global community” and highlights how Exeter is in a good position to continue to support international students despite the current political climate in the UK. So if you like an international atmosphere, check out student accommodation in Exeter.

In second place this year is Aberystwyth University, which jumped an impressive 26 places from its 2016 ranking. Aberystwyth stood out for the support it provides for international students before they start their courses. The university offers summer and pre-sessional courses for international students keen to immerse themselves before fresher’s week. After starting their courses, international students also have access to visa, immigration, language, study and personal tutor support.

Swansea University took third place, also standing out for the pre-arrival support it provides for international students. So if you’ve booked student accommodation in Swansea, you’ll be in good hands with your new uni. If you’re still looking for a student home in Swansea, check out St Davids.

See the full list of Whatuni’s Student Choice Awards 2017 top UK universities for international students below.

1st – University of Exeter

2nd – Aberystwyth University

3rd- Swansea University

4th – Bangor University

5th – University of Greenwich

6th – Loughborough University

7th – University of Chester

8th – University of Kent

9th – University of Lincoln

10th – St. Mary’s University, Twickenham

11th – University of Glasgow

12th – Edge Hill University

13th – Keele University

14th – University of Bristol

15th – University of South Wales

16th – Coventry University

17th – University of Warwick

18th – University of Hull

19th – Birmingham City University

20th – Imperial College London

21st – University of Birmingham

22nd – Royal Holloway, University of London

23rd – University of Bradford

24th – University of Westminster

25th – University of Edinburgh

26th – University of York

27th – University of Stirling

28th – University College Birmingham

29th – UCL (University College London)

30th – University of Sunderland

31st – King’s College London, University of London 

32nd – Goldsmiths, University of London

33rd – Heriot-Watt University

34th – University of Surrey

35th – University of St. Andrews 

36th – Robert Gordon University

37th – University of Sussex 

38th – University of Aberdeen

39th – University of Buckingham

40th – University of Oxford 

41st – Kingston University 

42nd – University of Brighton 

43rd – Middlesex University

44th – Birkbeck, University of London

45th – Brunel University London 

46th – Edinburgh Napier University 

47th – University of Salford 

48th – University of Northampton

49th – Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Looking for student accommodation in the UK? Student.com can help you find and compare the best options near your university. We offer accommodation in several cities with universities on this list, for example London, Chester, Glasgow,  Bristol, Coventry and Brighton.