Written and Published by: Eric Tiettmeyer

Attracting the highest percentages of U.S. study abroad students year after year, the British Isles—commonly including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland—offer plentiful learning opportunities, an abundance of local history, and a memorable study abroad experience to be cherished for a lifetime.
It is no wonder that students flock to this region, as six of the top 25 universities in the QS World University Rankings are located in the United Kingdom. Many of these institutions also hold prestigious rankings in their most popular academic disciplines.

Much like the rest of Europe, the British Isles benefit from extensive public transportation networks, and destinations are located in close proximity to one another. This makes the region ideal for students who want to study in London while easily visiting neighboring areas such as Scotland and Ireland during holidays and academic breaks.