British Universities

British universities tend to have a strong reputation internationally for two reasons: history and research output. Britain's imperial past, combined with the longevity of universities like Oxford and Cambridge, are the main reasons that these institutions are world renowned. The reputation of British institutions is maintained today by their continuous stream of world-class research output.

In the United Kingdom the vast majority of university students attend universities situated a long distance from their family homes. For this reason most universities in the United Kingdom will provide rented accommodation for many of their students, particularly freshers.

At some universities accommodation may be provided for the full duration of the course. For this reason the lifestyle of university students in the United Kingdom can be quite different from those of other universities around the world where the majority of students live at home with their parents.