Studying in Shropshire

Beautiful, inspiring and relatively affordable, Shropshire is a place where everyone can live their best life – and plot their next steps. Meet our thriving community of higher education students and explore places like Harper Adams University or Shrewsbury Colleges Group to grow your knowledge and further your career.

Live, learn and get ahead in Shropshire

Living and studying in Shropshire is a joy. Here, you’ll find 1,347 square miles of raw, captivating rural splendour, dotted with well-connected urban centres and postcard-ready market towns. It’s the perfect environment for recreation, inspiration and education.

And the future looks bright. Our county is home to two flourishing university campuses, a world-class agricultural study centre and many trusted vocational training providers. Plus, with major manufacturing, technology and food brands on your doorstep, you might just want to stick around when your studies are over.

Schools, attractions and services for students

Birmingham

West Midlands Railway

West Midlands Railway (operated by West Midlands Trains) is a train operating company that serves passengers in and around the West Midlands. What unites us is our passion for providing a railway service that’s easy to use, and exceeds the expectations of our customers, colleagues and communities at every opportunity. We are a train company […]

Broseley

The Angel Gallery

Set in the heart of idyllic Shropshire, the Angel Gallery offers a new, tranquil and visually stimulating showcase of Art. Founded by Ann and Mike Fraser, their vision was to create a powerful space, made-up of a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures of all types of media. We show many local Guest Artisans alongside […]

Shrewsbury

Soldiers of Shropshire Museum

Welcome to Soldiers of Shropshire Museum in Shrewsbury Castle. The Museum is host to a journey through nearly 300 years of British Army Evolution, seen through the eyes, campaigns and sacrifices of Shropshire Soldiers. The Museum displays the significant collections of the Shropshire regiments between 1755 and 1968, including the formation of the Light Infantry […]

Shrewsbury

Get Set Go English

English in Shropshire – Immersive English Holiday Courses Whether you are a junior or adult learner, English in Shropshire courses are designed to help you make significant progress in your English skills while enjoying the cultural richness of the area. • Combine English lessons with an immersive cultural experience • Take your learning beyond the […]

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

We’re so proud of the history of our county, we’ve housed the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery in one of the finest buildings in the town. Behind its grand Georgian façade, you’ll find historic interiors including an elegant Victorian Music Hall and a thirteenth century mansion filled with exhibitions that bring to life Shropshire’s rich […]

Shrewsbury

Severnvale Academy

As an independent English language school, Severnvale Academy promotes a relaxed but highly engaging professional learning environment with a clear emphasis on personal welfare and development. You will enjoy a varied social programme at least twice a week where you will sample the local culture and practice your language with fellow students and staff out […]