STUDENTS in Somerset will have the chance to meet with universities from all over the world on at Taunton School next week.

Universities from a wide range of countries – including the USA, Canada, Switzerland and Norway –will be at the Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, October 8.

Students from any school or college in the area as well as parents, teachers and careers advisors will be able to find out about studying for a degree abroad and discuss the options available with representatives from a variety of academic institutions overseas.

A spokesman for The Student World, which is hosting the event in conjunction with Taunton School, said: "An increasing number of students are considering and applying for degree courses abroad.

“Yet many are still unaware of the opportunities which exist overseas.

"The event at Taunton School will give students the chance to meet representatives from overseas universities face-to-face and help make an informed decision about going abroad for a degree."

Richard Judd, Head of Careers at Taunton School, said: "Students across the South West have a great opportunity to find out about opportunities all over the world and we hope all will benefit from this event.

"Although the UK system is brilliant for some students, others are more attracted to the chance to internationalise their CVs or to study a broad range of subjects in a Liberal Arts programme.

"As the world gets ever smaller we need to become part of a global society, and by encouraging them to think about options in other countries we are getting them ready to help shape the world in the 21st century."

The event will be held from 5pm to 7.30pm and is free to attend. To register, go to www.thestudentworld.com/events.