Admissions

Ways to make your university application stand out

When you’re applying to university, there’s plenty you can do to prepare an application to help you stand out from the crowd. Universities are often looking for students who show the enthusiasm, knowledge and drive for their course and as some subjects can be more competitive, it’s important to prepare your application thoroughly so you […]

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How can an education consultancy help you with your university application?

If you’re in the last year of school or are considering going on to higher education, you might be thinking of where to go to university. While many may consider studying abroad, foreign universities have their own application procedures in place which is where an education consultant can help. By acting as a meditator, counsellors […]

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Which universities use the UCAT and BMAT?

When applying to medical school, all applicants will need to take an admissions test to be considered for an interview. Both exams are two hours and use aptitudes to test the way you think and assess skills across different sections.  The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Can be taken between July and September 2021  Computer […]

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How long does it take for universities to reply to your application?

Whether you’ve applied for a foundation, bachelor’s or master’s programme, it can take some time before you get a response from a university admission officer on the outcome of the university course you applied to. So when can you expect a university offer to come out? This depends on a range of factors and we’ve […]

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UK Fee status Classification: Do I pay Home or International fees?

Like all universities in the UK, there are two different rates for ‘home’ and ‘international/overseas’ students.    As the UK is no longer a member of the EU, fee status eligibility has been changed for those coming from the EU/EEA/Swiss. This is due to take effect from September 2021 where EU/EEA/Swiss students will then be […]

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What is Clearing?

An ideal way for you to find a course, Clearing is a way to enrol on to a course that still has space for enrolment. In other words, university applicants are able to be matched with universities that still have unfilled spaces. A total of 52,610 students managed to secure university offers through UCAS using […]

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What is UCAS?

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is a UK-based organisation responsible for managing university and college applications in the UK. They are the official online admissions service for students in the UK and main services include application portals to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, access to admissions services as well as information and advice for […]

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What is a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)?

International students applying for a Student route Tier 4 visa will require a CAS – an electronic record that the university produces for the Home Office. A CAS stands for ‘Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies’, which by UK immigration rules is required to show that universities have sponsored your application when applying for a student […]

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Common admissions questions about UK universities

In this post, we show you frequently asked questions our students and applicants often ask when making their undergraduate or postgraduate applications.  When should I apply for university? This usually varies. Some universities will list deadlines while others may continue to take applications throughout the year. It is advised to apply at least 6 months […]

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When should students apply for university?

The UK continues to be one of the most popular destinations students choose to pursue higher education studies. According to Universities UK, in 2018/19 there were 485,645 international students studying in the UK. 143,025 of these were from the EU and 342,620 were non-EU. Usually undergraduate applications are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions […]

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