The best UK programs for international students are not always the most viewed: these hidden gems are chosen much more by ApplyBoard users. Ravensbourne University London's MSc Project Management and BSc Business Management, the University of Kent's Business top-up, and public health master's at the University of Sunderland and Arden University all turn views into application starts well above the average rate.
What Makes a Hidden Gem?
- Shown less often in ApplyBoard searches.
- Chosen far more often when users see it.
- Often a clear, career-focused program at a smaller university.
Programs to Explore
Disclaimer: Tuition and application fees come from ApplyBoard program pages as of 20 Oct 2026 and can change. Always confirm current fees on the program page before your student applies.
Arden University Manchester
Master of Public Health
An MPH in Manchester gaining interest, and many ApplyBoard users who view it start an application.
Tuition (1st year)
£17,500
Application fee
No fee listed
Ravensbourne University London London
Master of Science - Project Management
A London project management master's with rising interest from ApplyBoard users and strong follow-through to applications.
Tuition (1st year)
£18,500
Application fee
No fee listed
Ravensbourne University London London
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Business Management
A business management degree in London where interest from ApplyBoard users is climbing fast and views often lead to applications.
Tuition (1st year)
£17,500
Application fee
No fee listed
University of Kent Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Business (top-up)
A final-year business top-up in Canterbury with sharply rising interest from ApplyBoard users and strong application rates.
Tuition (1st year)
£21,950
Application fee
No fee listed
University of Sunderland London
Master of Science - Public Health (CID722)
A public health master's at Sunderland's London campus with fast-growing interest, and ApplyBoard users often go on to apply.
Tuition (1st year)
£17,400
Application fee
No fee listed
Frequently Asked Questions
A program that appears less often in searches on ApplyBoard but that users choose to apply to well above the average rate once they see it.
Ravensbourne's business and project management programs are among the UK programs ApplyBoard users apply to most often once they view them.
Ready to Apply?
Every program above is open to apply on ApplyBoard. Students can check eligibility, compare intakes and apply in one place, and recruitment partners can do the same for every student they support.
About this data: These trends come from program searches on ApplyBoard between 10 Jul 2026 and 17 Oct 2026, compared with the 100 days before. They are a snapshot of what ApplyBoard users were exploring at that moment, not a ranking of institutions or a statement by any institution. Programs, tuition, intakes, deadlines and immigration rules change often: always check the program page on ApplyBoard and official government sources for the latest before applying or advising a student.