British higher education institutions traditionally have been popular with students from Luxembourg; the British Embassy and British Council are sharing an information stall at the ‘Foire de l’Etudiant’ at Luxexpo - stand no. A 05 in hall 3 - on 9 and 10 November 2016.
This event will allow visitors to be able to obtain information on the application procedure, deadlines, required documents such as language tests, and the costs involved in studying in the United Kingdom. In addition to the Embassy stall there will be a number of representatives from British universities present to give more detailed information on individual universities as well as specific courses and subject combinations they offer.
The British Ambassador to Luxembourg, John Marshall, said: "Luxembourg students have been applying to study in the UK in increasing numbers and we hope that will continue. UK Universities offer an excellent education and a stimulating environment. Twenty three UK universities are in the top 150 in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-17. Britain packs an amazing amount of history, culture and natural beauty into its shores. What better way to discover the richness and diversity of British society than to study at one of its life-enriching universities whether in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales".
Although the United Kingdom will be leaving the European Union eventually, nothing is going to change for students beginning their university course in the academic year starting in September 2017. The British government announced that EU students applying for a place at an English university or further education institution beginning in September 2017 will continue to be eligible for student loans and grants - and will be for the duration of their course. The decision will mean that students applying to study from 2017 will not only be eligible for the same funding and support as they are now, but that their eligibility will continue throughout their course, even if the UK exits the European Union during that period.
Universities Minister Jo Johnson said: “International students make an important contribution to our world-class universities, and we want that to continue. This latest assurance that students applying to study next year will not only be eligible to apply for student funding under current terms, but will have their eligibility maintained throughout the duration of their course, will provide important stability for both universities and students.”
Under current student finance rules, EU students are eligible to receive undergraduate tuition fee loans and Master’s loans if they have resided in the European Economic Area for at least 3 years prior to study. EU nationals who have resided in the UK for over 5 years are also able to apply for undergraduate maintenance support. Similarly, under EU law, EU students are also eligible for home fee status, which means they are charged the same tuition fees as UK students.
