British Council
Nonprofit organization for the promotion overseas of study at UK educational
institutions, teacher and student exchanges, and other cross-cultural programs. |
Department for Education
and Skills
This department’s responsibilities fall into the areas of youth, schools,
and lifelong learning. The department has responsibility for policies and practices
for schools, which includes organization and funding, coordination of policies
for post-secondary education and training, and policies on adult training. |
Universities
UK
Formerly known as the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities
of the United Kingdom (CVCP), this is the peak organization for universities
in Great Britain. The website includes a brief history,
a list of universities with
contact information and website links, information about publications (some
freely available online), statistics,
and other information |
Education
and Learning Wales (ELWa)
Public body sponsored by the National Assembly for Wales and known officially
as the National Council for Education and Training for Wales. This body has responsiblity
for post-secondary education and training in Wales with the exception of higher
education, which is under the purview of the Higher Education Funding Council
for Wales (HEFCW). ELWa also provides advice to the National Assembly for Wales
on education issues.
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General
Education Online: United Kingdom
An alphabetical list of links to colleges and universities in the United Kingdom,
from
a
free online index. |
Higher Education
and Research Opportunities in the United Kingdom (HERO)
Official gateway to higher education and research
centers in the United Kingdom. Information is provided for prospective
students, researchers,
and staff
in higher education; there is also a section on collaboration
with business. Users can find information about universities
and colleges via a clickable map or keyword search. |
Higher Education Funding
Council for England
This council, sponsored by the Department for
Education and Skills, distributes public money for teaching and research
for universities and colleges. |
Scottish Funding
Council
Non-governmental public body providing financial support for teaching, research
and
associated
activities in Scottish higher education institutions. |
United
Kingdom (from Braintrack)
Free online database of colleges, universities, and vocational/technical institutes
in the United Kingdom. There is also a simple keyword
search feature. |