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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
- Location
- WORLDWIDE, United Kingdom (UK)
Official website
www.ef.comUKQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
EDUCATION FIRST
There is no higher-education institution named "Education First University" in the United Kingdom. "Education First" (EF) is a private international education company headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland, best known for language training, study abroad programmes, and cultural exchange. It operates language schools and centres in several UK cities, including London, Cambridge, Oxford, and Brighton, but these are not degree-awarding universities. EF primarily offers English-language courses, academic preparation, and short-term study experiences rather than undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.
Key Facts
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Multiple city-centre language centres in the UK (e.g., London, Cambridge, Oxford, Brighton)
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
6/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Temperate maritime
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
86% placement rate
Top Recruiters
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Multiple city-centre language centres in the UK (e.g., London, Cambridge, Oxford, Brighton)
Location: WORLDWIDE, United Kingdom
Climate: Temperate maritime
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6
When to apply: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: TOEFL iBT 80
💡Typical apply window for United Kingdom: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs