The university system of UK and US is quite different. For example, in the US, you can change your major quite easily. In the UK, it can be difficult to impossible to change your major. In the US, most degrees take four years. In the UK, they take three (again, the pre-K through 12 systems are different – they’ve taken one extra year of schooling by the time they are 18 than kids in the US have). In the US, most classes are taught in some sort of lecture format. In the UK, a lot of them (and at some universities, the vast majority of them) are taught in either small group or one-on-one seminar formats. In the US, you may have homework, due by a certain date, and graded, plus 2-3 exams. In the UK, you may only have independant study up until the final exam.

So, in conclusion, a university in the UK may still end up being cheaper than a private university in the US, but you won’t qualify for as much aid. However, if you already know that you won’t get much US financial aid, it may be an option, if you’ve done the right route, academically. Another option is the university system in Canada. And don’t forget the strong state universities in the US, which tend to be cheaper than private colleges even for out-of-state students.

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