Higher education in the United Kingdom is valued across the world for its proven standards and quality. Several universities and higher education providers in the UK are among the top universities in the world. Seeing its importance for international students, we have come up with this special issue. The cover story of this issue features Imperial College London which is a popular destination for students interested in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business. For more than 100 years, Imperial College London has been at the forefront of research and discoveries. With interdisciplinary teaching and research fundamental to its work, Imperial College London regularly collaborates across subject boundaries to tackle complex challenges like climate change and managing diseases.

Starting from the discovery of penicillin to playing a leading role in the response to COVID-19 pandemic, being of benefit to society is central to Imperial College London's mission. The issue also contains a story on Hult International Business School which is one of the most pioneering higher education institutions in the UK, which also has campuses in the US, Dubai, and Shanghai. Hult is the first triple-accredited business school in the US and is recognized by business education's three most prestigious international accrediting bodies: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), Association of MBAs (AMBA), and EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement System). Reading further, you will find more such stories.

After scrutinizing the colleges and universities in the United Kingdom, we have selected the top performers who have showcased exceptional academic expertise. With the intent to transform the lives of students, these colleges have exhibited the acumen to adapt to the evolution of the educational field and help students emerge victorious.

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