University Guide

Advice for students preparing for higher education

Degree courses are available in hundreds of different subject areas; universities vary widely in size, facilities, accommodation, style and atmosphere.

Top tips

Before you begin:

  • be clear about your reasons for wanting to go to university, don't just follow the crowd
  • research your options in detail before applying
  • plan well in advance
  • it pays to get professional advice

Entry to university is very competitive; tuition fees and living costs are considerable.

Mistakes can be costly both in financial and emotional terms, not to mention with regard to lost time. Too many students are leave university early or under-perform because they are unhappy on their course, often because they didn't plan sufficiently before applying. Don't become another one of these statistics!

Let us help you

This website is designed to offer advice to:

  • all students applying to British universities, whether from this country or overseas
  • those already at university and unhappy with their choice of campus or course
  • those looking for alternatives to university study

If you would like individual help with your applications or any of the other issues discussed on this website, please contact us.  Please note that there is a fee for some of these services.