Budgeting at University
The switch from living at home with your parents to living in university accommodation is probably the biggest change in your entire life. This is for many reasons, but the biggest being money. At home there is not much to worry about as bills and food and basic necessities are paid for. However, at university you wont have this privilege so it is important that you learn how to manage your money properly. It is proven that 74% of students wish they had had a better financial education before coming to uni. This alone displays the importance of budgeting in […]
Study in the South-West of England
The South-West of England is in general not very known (bar Bristol) for having many great universities. However you would […]
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Study in the UK? Its not too late for late UK applications
Introduction to this blog about late UK applications Have you received your Upper Secondary School results? We can help you to get an on the spot offer from the University of Greenwich in London. You can still start your studies in September 2022. Have you just got your results? If you want to get a […]
How Does Technology Bridge the Gaps in University Applications?
It takes a lot of work for anyone to apply for higher education, but the challenge is even greater for pupils facing educational barriers. Though students from marginalised communities deserve better chances. In the UK UCAS has found that it could take 332 years to close the admissions gap between disadvantaged and advantaged students. These gaps […]
Do you need a student loan?
Are you from the EU and are looking for a student loan to help finance your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme in Europe? FINS student loans can offer up to Euros 25,000 to help you finance your studies in Europe, including in Switzerland and the UK. The assessment process to secure a student loan from […]
Likely implications Coronavirus student teaching methods
Students starting in September 2021 in UK universities At present we know universities in the UK are currently teaching online as a result of high levels of Coronavirus in student populations. This move was made to help control the spread of Covid 19 in the UK. The same has happened across the world. The other […]
UK tuition fees for EU students and other changes in 2021
Brexit has implications for EU students who want to study in the UK in 2021. There are quite a few things to consider in addition to UK tuition fees for EU students. Below, we outline the key changes and dates where changes take place. Student visas – EU resettlement scheme and the new UK points […]
How will Brexit alter studying in the UK for European students?
Post Brexit university life The UK is leaving the European Union on 31st December 2020. What does post Brexit university mean for EU students studying in the UK? For international students coming from outside the EU, Brexit has no impact whatsoever. For European students coming from EU countries, Brexit will affect their studies in the […]
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UK application to Uni
Are you looking to study at a UK Uni? Uni Direct is a UK based company who support students with their UK application to Uni. We also help students who want to apply to study in other countries on degree courses taught in English. Below, we will give you a quick run through UK Uni […]
UCAS 2021 – studying in the UK
Are you considering studying in the UK? With the UK now getting back to normal after a difficult period for students. With many of the best universities in the world and a friendly and welcoming culture the UK is now top of many students list of study destinations. If this includes you now is the […]
Study Medicine – A Tips to produce a winning medicine application
Making an application to study medicine can be a daunting process. It is a highly competitive course and whilst you may have an excellent standard of academic ability, this does not necessarily guarantee every applicant a place on their desired course. You need to demonstrate your passion for studying medicine through highlighting what work experience […]
Studying at the University of Greenwich using your CSN student loan
Khonaf Kako gives a fascinating insight into the CSN student loan, accommodation at Greenwich and more Khonaf will be starting the second year of her BA in Sociology at the University of Greenwich this September. We asked her to share her experiences of studying at Greenwich, as well as some of the practicalities around the […]
University scholarships – Arts University Bournemouth welcoming international students
The UK has several of the world’s top universities. In addition to the world renowned universities, such as Oxford and Cambridge, the UK also offers some of the best Art and Design universities which offer an unrivalled range of courses, focused on turning creativity into careers. Established in 1885, Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is one […]
EU student scholarship for EU students after Brexit
How can I secure and EU student Scholarship to study in the UK? Uni Direct works with a lot of European students who are asking us how Brexit will affect their tuition fees in September 2021. Whilst Brexit will see tuition fees increase at many universities, Uni Direct has a range of university partners who […]
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Cost of Living impact on UK students’ mental health
The stress of the cost-of-living crisis is unravelling throughout society. Everyone’s impacted. The cost of living has especially impacted on students studying in the UK. At one end, there are those cancelling holidays, at the other people are counting pennies for their electric top-up cards. Students are also feeling the serious and worrying impact of […]
Revision Skills
As we move into exam season, the key to success during this stressful period in your studies, is to ensure you have the revision skills needed to make sure you avoid the dreaded ‘cramming’ and last minute panic. Here are some top tips to navigating your way through this period with success: Revision skills – […]
5 reasons to learn Spanish
How do you spend your free time? Would you like to get benefit from it? If I tell you that doing one thing will let you enjoy your time and make you be able to communicate with more than 500 million people in the world. I heard you are asking “How?”. The answer is simple, […]
Combat homesickness with these tips
So many people are suddenly sharing the same fears: of their own health, of their loved ones, their career, economic prospects, and mental wellbeing and above all the world’s recovery from what we are facing together. Know that; you are not alone. We are all in this together. Living away from your family in a […]
Should I go to university this year?
Whilst in many countries the spread of the Coronavirus is now under control. The uncertainty about travel restrictions, countries lockdown measures and ultimately university course provision is leading to a lot of students who are looking to start this September asking. Should I go to university this year? We work with universities around the world […]
Study Engineering at University
To mark International Women in Engineering Day we interviewed Gordana Collier who is the programme lead for Engineering degrees at Oxford Brookes University Can you give me a brief outline of why you decided to study engineering and your career trajectory to date? I did my first engineering degree in Yugoslavia and worked for the […]
