Why I would consider to study at Exeter University

By Tommy Adey | 17th February 2023

Hello my name is Tommy, I am 17 years old and Uni Direct have asked me to share my journey to university with you. Part of my job is to create blog articles. Recently, I visited Exeter University for a tour and I would like to share my experience from my visit in this article. Exeter University is one of the top universities in the UK and based off of my experience I would consider to study at Exeter University. You can find out more from my video or you can read more below. About Exeter University Exeter is a […]

Study at Esade University – campuses in Barcelona and Madrid

By lizadey | 22nd November 2022

Do you want to study at Esade University, a top University in Spain / Business School that teaches Bachelor or […]

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Study in the UK? Its not too late

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 18th May 2022

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 last minute offer to study at the University […]

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How Does Technology Bridge the Gaps in University Applications?

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 26th April 2022

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 […]

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Do you need a student loan?

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 8th March 2022

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 […]

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Likely implications Coronavirus student teaching methods

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 25th January 2021

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 […]

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UK tuition fees for EU students and other changes in 2021

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 21st October 2020

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 […]

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How will Brexit alter studying in the UK for European students?

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 16th July 2020

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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Studying a degree in the creative industries

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 7th December 2018

‘Are you curious, innovative and a team player? If so the creative industries are for you’. I had the great pleasure of interviewing Professor Anne Carlisle, vice chancellor and CEO of Falmouth University. Professor Carlisle is redefining the traditional view of studying an art and design degree. Professor Carlisle is a leading light in transforming […]

Your UK university application journey

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 30th October 2018

The ultimate guide for Study in the UK

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 30th October 2018

Maybe you know someone who has studied in the UK and has talked about it ever since? Did it successfully launch their international career or enable them to come home and leverage all those industry contacts they made? Perhaps the opportunity to study in the UK is just a dream you’ve been keeping to yourself? […]

UCAS Clearing 2018

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 28th June 2018

When is UCAS Clearing? UCAS Clearing advertises the remaining university places across many different degree courses in the UK. It opens on July 5th this year, which coincides with many students receiving their International Baccalaureate results and means it is also open on A-level results day. UCAS Clearing is open for students who do not […]

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What to look out for before you apply to university?

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 29th January 2018

What statistics and information should you look at before you decide what university and degree course to apply to? Our top tips are outlined below: 1. Look at student satisfaction and employability statistics What did previous students think of the course? How many graduates are employed after 6 months? The UNISTATS website allows you to […]

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Revision Skills

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 20th May 2021

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 – […]

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5 reasons to learn Spanish

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 19th October 2020

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

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 27th August 2020

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?

Should I go to university this year?

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 6th July 2020

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 […]

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Study Engineering at University

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 23rd June 2020

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 […]

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Things You Need to Pack While Moving to University

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 22nd June 2020

Deciding what to take while moving to a new place is a balancing act of space and money. Sure, it’s easier to move with carry-on luggage only, but you’ll spend a fortune replacing all of your stuff. And if you bring too much without doing research, you’ll waste money shipping things you won’t use, don’t […]