UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service)

UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges  

Active Map of Universities and HE (Higher Education) Institutions

Interactive map linked to varied information about UK universities  

British Council - Education UK

Designed by the British Council to help international students  

British Council in France

Designed by the British Council to help international students applying from France  

www.headstartcourses.org.uk

Very useful site for those interested in science and engineering courses enabling students to spend up to a week at university while still at EABJM

www.unionview.com

A brilliant site where you can have a genuine look at universities (includes excellent film)

www.topuniversities.com

A wealth of information, links, articles and the most reliable world league tables