Living in the UK

We share our tips and advice for making the most of your time in the UK.

Adjusting to life in the UK

Important information about life in the UK to help you make the most of your time here.

British culture

Information about public holidays, tipping etiquette, and UK values

Studying in the UK

Teaching styles, study tips, and how to seek help if you need it

Finance

Stipend payments, short term loans, opening a UK bank account and more

Accommodation

Your questions answered about finding accommodation

Blogs about living and studying in the UK

Building skills to drive sustainable change in Paraguay 

Chevening scholar Alfonso shares his plans to bring sustainability to the heart of Paraguay’s industrial sector through the skills he’s developing during his studies at the University of York.

How Chevening is shaping my work in social change 

Chevening scholar Jamila Falak is growing her global network and developing key skills at the University of Leeds, so that when she returns home she can support the wellbeing and resilience of her local community in Jamaica.