By seeta.bhardwa@…, 19 August, 2025

Leadership doesn’t always begin with a title. Sometimes it begins with a question: “Can I make a difference?” When I joined the University of London’s Student Ambassador programme, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. As a law student based in Bangladesh, studying via distance learning, I knew I wanted to stay engaged and give back to the global student community. What I didn’t know was just how transformative this journey would be, not only for those I supported but for me as well.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 11 August, 2025

Applications for the UK’s Chevening scholarships are now open for the 2025-26 academic year.

Chevening scholarships, the British government’s global scholarship programme, are open to students from 160 countries and territories, including China, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya and Malaysia. The number of scholarships available varies from country to country.

The Chevening scholarship is a fully funded scholarship to undertake a master’s course at a UK university. It covers the costs of flights, course fees and accommodation.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 6 August, 2025

As we approach the end of the 2025 admissions cycle, you may still be undecided about your next steps. Every year, over a million students register for a Ucas account and yet 400,000 of those registered in the system never reach the stage of submitting an application. This shift reflects a broader trend: more students are delaying their decisions, reassessing their options, and using Clearing not as a fallback, but as a strategic route into higher education.

By grace.mccabe, 5 August, 2025

If you’re receiving your A-level results this year, you may have heard of clearing. This is the process students can go through if they don’t receive the grades they were expecting and miss out on their first and insurance places.  

Our guide to Ucas clearing explains what clearing is, how to apply for clearing and when, so you can use clearing to your advantage.

By ashton.wenborn, 1 August, 2025

For international students, one of the most common questions during the application process is: Do schools actually prefer TOEFL, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test (DET)?

The short answer: No, they don’t.

Most universities list several accepted tests on their official admissions websites – TOEFL, IELTS, the DET and others. Once a test is listed, it means the school recognises it as a valid and reliable measure of English proficiency. In other words, there’s no hidden bias in favour of one over the others.

By ashton.wenborn, 1 August, 2025

In recent years, the Duolingo English Test (DET) has become one of the most convenient and affordable options for students to prove their English proficiency. But the question on many students’ minds remains: Is the DET accepted by universities and visa authorities worldwide? The answer is yes – with some caveats depending on the country. 

Here’s a breakdown of DET acceptance of F-1 visas in the United States, study permits in Canada, the UK’s student visa and more.

By ashton.wenborn, 1 August, 2025

The Duolingo English Test (DET) has rapidly grown in popularity over the past few years, but misconceptions still surround it. Whether you’re applying to a university or a visa programme, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. We debunk four of the most common myths about the DET and set the record straight.

Myth 1: Universities don’t accept the DET

Fact: More than 5,700 programmes around the world accept the DET, including many of the world’s most prestigious institutions.