For US Universities

 

The Fulbright Advisory Service aims to support US universities as they recruit and advise prospective UK students. Read on for information about resources for prospective students, recruitment opportunities and resources on the UK educational system.

 

Resources for Prospective UK Applicants:

The application process to US universities can seem challenging for UK students, parents and advisors alike. Our advising team is here to help! Don’t hesitate to refer prospective applications to our comprehensive online information on study in the US, which contains detailed information on the US higher education system, admissions exams, completing an application and funding opportunities, including the Fulbright Awards for postgraduate study and research.

The Commission also hosts two annual study in the US events, our USA College Day undergraduate fair and USA Grad School Day workshop. Prospective students may also wish to take advantage of our seminars on undergraduate and postgraduate study, pre-departure information sessions, Resource Library and outreach events.

We also maintain a webpage for UK advisors and teachers with resources to help them prepare elements of US applications, such as transcripts and reference letters.

 

Recruitment Opportunities in the UK:

Trends: For many years, the UK has been in the top 15 countries of origin for international students in America. This year's Open Doors report reveals a record 8,701 UK students pursuing university study in the US in 2008-09, marking a 4% increase from the previous year. Included in this figure are a 3% rise for participation in undergraduate study and 21% rise for non-degree programmes (short-term or visiting student schemes).

Data also reveal the top five US Universities receiving UK students include: Harvard University, University of Central Florida, New York University, Columbia University and University of Pennsylvania. The five most popular states include: California, New York, Massachusetts, Florida and Texas.

For more information on trends in US-UK exchange, please see our press release on Open Doors 2009 or view the full report.

 

USA College Day: USA College Day is an excellent way to promote your US University or organisation to prospective students in the UK. The number of UK students choosing to study in the US continues to grow each year with an increase of 4% in 2008-09 alone (IIE, Open Doors, 2009). Over 4,000 UK students are currently studying at the undergraduate level in the United States. Coming to USA College Day will help to ensure that these students are aware of your undergraduate programmes! For more information, please see the USA College Day page or e-mail collegeday@fulbright.co.uk


E-alerts: Each month our advising team sends email alerts to prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as teachers and careers advisors. E-alerts include information on upcoming Commission events, as well as helpful advising tips and resources. They offer an excellent opportunity to publicise recruitment trips to the UK or scholarships specific to the UK. To send information for e-alerts, please email: education@fulbright.co.uk


Resource Library: Include your university’s prospectus/viewbook in our Resource Library. Materials may be mailed to: US-UK Fulbright Commission, AMEMBASSY London, Pass to Fulbright, FPO AE 09498-4062.

 

Resources on the UK Education System:

The Fulbright Advisory Service may also serve as a resource for information on the UK educational system and qualifications for US Universities. You may wish to begin by reading the information in the study in the UK section of this website or on our country profile. For further enquiries, don’t hesitate to contact the advising team by emailing education@fulbright.co.uk

 

Additional Resources from EducationUSA:

In addition to the resources provided by the Fulbright Advisory Service in the UK, globally EducationUSA is committed to partnering with US universities in a variety of ways as they recruit international students. For more information on the following resources and opportunities, you may wish to see the EducationUSA website: ways EducationUSA supports US universities, ways you can partner with EducationUSA, tips for recruiting international students and internationalising your campus, internationalising your website and connecting at conferences with EducationUSA.