Guidance

UK students in the EU: continuing your studies from 1 January 2021

Contact your higher education provider to check whether your situation will change after the 31 December 2020.

Published 15 March 2019
Last updated 28 October 2019 — see all updates

• From: Department for Education

The UK has left the EU

This page tells you what you'll need to do from 1 January 2021. It'll be updated if anything changes.

For current information, read: Study in the European Union

You can also read about the transition period.

If you are living in the EU by the end of the transition period (31 December 2020) you will be eligible for support on a similar basis to domestic students in the relevant Member State.

Completing your studies in the EU

1. Ask your higher education provider whether your situation will change.

2. Check what your residency and healthcare rights will be by using the living in country guides.

Erasmus+ students already studying in the EU on 1 January 2021

You should be able to continue with your placement. Speak to your home provider for more information.

Published 15 March 2019
Last updated 28 October 2019 + show all updates

1. 28 October 2019

   Updated the title and summary to clarify that this guidance applies if there's a no-deal Brexit. The content emphasises the actions you'll need to take now to prepare for Brexit.

2. 15 March 2019

   First published.