Advice

A level results day is this week – and up and down the country, many of you will be receiving your exam results and making decisions about the next stage of your lives. 

And a large proportion will be planning on enrolling at a university or other higher education institution after the summer.

For some students, the process is easy – results received, you have met the conditions of your offer from a university and so you accept that offer and begin the celebrations.

For others, the process isn’t quite as clear-cut. 

A-Level Results Day is both an exciting and stressful day for students. For many, it’s a moment of triumph, while for others, it might be a mix of relief and uncertainty. 

Thousands of students each year will have to decide whether to utilise the clearing process. Often misunderstood and stigmatised, many view clearing as a last resort, a backup plan for those who didn’t secure their first-choice university. 

With A-level results day fast approaching in the UK (results are out on 15 August), students will be eager to find out whether they have achieved their first (or second) choice of university.

With some of the top universities in the world, Canada and the US are two of the top destinations for international students. Although they share a border, there are some differences in how university life takes place in each country. Canada has a simpler application process, but the US has more universities to choose from.

We have compiled all the information together to explain the application process, the education system, grading, accommodation, tuition fees and student life in each country.

Australia and the UK are popular destinations for international students because of their highly ranked universities and exciting student lifestyle. To help you choose between studying in Australia or the UK, we’ve included each step of the application process, as well as the differences in course structures and student life to help you choose which country might be more suitable for you.

Despite being a small island nation with just a handful of universities, New Zealand is an increasingly popular destination for international students.  

New Zealand is a member of the Commonwealth, with lasting ties to the UK. English is the nation’s first language and the standard teaching language in its universities. 

The Labour Party’s victory in the 2024 general election heralds a new era for education and immigration policies, with implications for students and higher education institutions.  

As Labour takes governmental power for the first time since 2010, this article delves into the party’s proposed reforms, focusing on the impact on higher education and immigration policies affecting international students and universities. 

As a final-year university student, I have realised how important it is to take advantage of various networking, internship and vacation opportunities during the breaks in term. I firmly believe in the importance of work-life balance, and after completing my finals I rewarded myself with a well-deserved rest before resuming my routine.

Here are some tips and tricks on how you can stay productive over the summer. 

The UK and the US are home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Both nations attract thousands of international students a year and for good reason. 

However, even if you are planning to apply to both countries it's important to note that there are some key differences between them, such as application processes, costs and how degrees are structured.

We’ve compiled a comparison of the differences between universities in the UK and the US, so you can choose the country that suits you the best.