<p>So S is a dual cit of USA and UK . S's college allows / encourages year abroad Junior yr depending on GPA etc . S's cousin is getting his phd at oxbridge and S would like to spend a yr there w his cousin. There are very limited spaces. The question is, because S is a dual cit could he actually just apply independently of his university as a cit of the UK ? Would we get a tuition break? ( Doubtful... Sigh) would being a dual cit confer any weight in the application process? Or , if S wanted to try and apply to London school of economics , even though S 's college had no relationship w them could he just apply, get in ( maybe) and go? I 'm sure one of the learned posters on cc knows the answers to these and other burning questions.</p>
<p>D was a UK citizen and is now a dual citizen. We looked at applying to schools in the UK for her. She would be treated as an overseas student even though she was born in the UK and still holds a UK passport. If I recall she had to reside and pay taxes for at least 1 year.</p>
<p>Doubt it would make any difference in the application process- he needs to apply as an overseas student.</p>
<p>Have a look at this link:
<a href=“http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/fees_student_support.php[/url]”>UKCISA - international student advice and guidance;
<p>Actually, the residency requirement is a minimum of 3 years before application. So no break in fees. There is also no benefit in the application process.</p>
<p>My D’s school permitted her to apply to a UK uni via that uni’s Direct Enrol. Perhaps that is a possibility through your son’s school.</p>
<p>One benefit he will have regardless, is not needing a visa.</p>