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Hello, no clue if I'm in the right place or if people even use this. But anyway, I'm in sixth form at the moment doing my AS levels and I'm expecting to go to uni. I'm interested in anything computing related mainly gaming & technology, computer networks and computer science, the main thing I want to ask is what are my option when considering studying abroad (North America). I know you can do a 3 month course but that about it. Like can I do my full time there? Can I organise it from a UK Uni? Am I even allowed to do this?

Please get back to me as I'm slightly clueless.
Thanks

Reply 1

SlowlorisIncognito

Original post by Harry_D_17

Some UK unis will offer a year abroad, or the Erasmus program, which I think is the three months you are thinking of. If you wanted to take one of these options, you'd apply to UK unis that offered them and arrange your exchange year/semester through the uni.

However, if you want to study your full undergraduate degree abroad then you'd need to apply directly to the unis you'd want to study at. The US application process is very different to ours, so you'd probably need to get advice from someone who understands it well.

You also wouldn't be eligible for UK student finance- you'd have to self fund your degree. US universities are very expensive, so this is likely to be the biggest hurdle unless your parents are very well off and willing to pay. Scholarships/financial assistance for international students does exist at some US colleges, but it's not easy to get. Again, you'd probably need someone who knew the system to help you apply for these.

I believe there are specialist companies which help international students with the US application system, so it might be worth finding and contacting one of these.

Reply 2

Harry_D_17

Original post by SlowlorisIncognito

Thank you so much, the financial side alone will probably mean I don't go through with it and a year abroad is probably the next best option. I would just love to live in America and go uni there seems so much better. Oh well thanks for the help anyway :smile:

Reply 3

Snufkin

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Harry_D_17

Not sure why you think university in America is better - it really isn't. There are lots of other places you could go, will you not consider them? I know Uppsala University in Sweden does English-taught degrees in Game Design and Graphics, Game Design and Programming, and Game Design and Project Management.

Reply 4

Doones

Original post by Harry_D_17

Depending on how high you want to aim; Cambridge CompSci has the opportunity for an exchange at MIT. (Of course it can be hard to get into Cambridge, and even harder to be selected for the exchange...)

http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/teaching/exchanges/

Reply 5

University of Glasgow

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Original post by Harry_D_17

Hey!

I was in the exact same mindset as you before going to university - I desperately wanted to do it in the US. As has already been mentioned, a main barrier to this is the cost, it can be a bit ridiculous.
If you are interested in game design, or a course similar, you could also look into Canadian universities. I've got a friend at Toronto who loves it and it's a great degree.

Studying abroad to the US is probably your best option. You can take an entire year there and you can go to almost every state, depending on your university. I studied abroad to the US for my 3rd year and this June I'll be going back for 7 months as part of my Master's year, so studying abroad can also help with going back out or moving there. :smile:

Scott
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School of Engineering

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