Budgeting at University

By Tommy Adey | 8th July 2023

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

By Tommy Adey | 25th June 2023

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

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 18th May 2022

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 […]

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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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Study in the South-West of England

By Tommy Adey | 25th June 2023

The South-West of England is in general not very known (bar Bristol) for having many great universities. However you would be mistaken. The South-West is home to some of the top universities in the UK and is also one of the best places to study in England. In this blog article I’m going to be […]

Why I would consider to study at Oxford Brookes University

By Tommy Adey | 10th April 2023

I recently visited Oxford Brookes University which is one of the top universities in the UK. I will be sharing my experience about my visit. Oxford Brookes University (while not being a Russel Group University) it is still a fantastic university. It has plentiful opportunities for someone looking to study at university but hasn’t got […]

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. […]

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Study at IE University-campuses in Madrid and Segovia

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 22nd December 2022

Do you want to study at IE University, a top University in Spain? Uni Direct helps students apply to many different universities that teach Bachelor and Master degrees in English. Below we are giving you an insight, focusing on one of the top universities in Spain. This is one of the highest ranked world renowned […]

Study at Esade University – campuses in Barcelona and Madrid

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 22nd November 2022

Do you want to study at Esade University, a top University in Spain? Uni Direct helps students apply to many different universities that teach Bachelor and Master degrees in English. Below we are giving you an insight, focusing on one of the top universities in Spain. This is one of the highest ranked world renowned […]

Apply to Bocconi University

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 13th August 2022

Bocconi one of the best universities in Italy Bocconi University teaches a number of Bachelor and Master degree programmes in English. Studying at Bocconi University one of the best universities in Italy is very popular due to the excellent world renowned reputation and degree programmes. We help students apply to Bocconi University and have experience […]

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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 […]

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Online learning during the Coronavirus pandemic

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 15th April 2020

The last decade has seen an explosion of change across technology and education, and how the two interrelate. Technological advances now mean that the geographical barriers to learning are being lifted through the use of online learning. The ‘classroom’ can now exist outside of the physical space, with distance learning becoming an increasingly popular choice. […]

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Student life hacks

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 11th May 2019

All the things I wish I had known before embarking on student life… Student housing – Home is where the heart is It may be the first time you lived away from home or indeed the first time you embark on student life abroad. Consider carefully what type of and environment will suit you best […]

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Writing a successful personal statement

By Dr Elizabeth Adey | 9th January 2018

I have supported many students in applying for a variety of university courses, at undergraduate and postgraduate level. To accompany their applications they all need to submit a winning personal statement. This applies both to the UK and other countries. Many students find the challenging as they don’t know how to start. Below are my […]