This series tackles the key decisions and practical steps you'll need to take on your journey to studying in the UK – from exploring your options and applying, to relocating and finding your feet in a new country.
Welcome back to the UCAS International Podcast for our second series, where we focus on turning your UK study aspirations into reality.
In this series, we tackle the key decisions and practical steps you'll need to take on your journey to studying in the UK – from exploring your options and applying, to relocating and finding your feet. We'll guide you through the research process to help you identify the perfect courses and universities that align with your ambitions.
You'll learn how to navigate the application system effectively, understand Clearing and Extra as valuable alternative routes, and discover the comprehensive support networks available to international students throughout the UK.
Finally, we'll provide essential advice on the practicalities of moving to the UK – from logistics and paperwork to settling in and building your new life as a student.
In this episode, Robbie and our guests, Dylan Cozens and Adora Wong, discuss how to make the most out of your five options, how to navigate Clearing successfully, and what Extra means.
Robbie, along with our guests, discuss essential first steps for international students arriving in the UK, covering immediate priorities like accommodation, bank accounts, and NHS registration.
Guests Natalie Wong and Joy Elliott-Bowman reveal what to look for when scouting institutions, unpack the hidden mechanics of league tables and their pitfalls, and dive into module breakdowns. Alongside Robbie, they also discuss research tools that empower you to compare universities, courses, and cities with confidence.
Robbie, joined by Anisha Parmar and Xiaojie Yang, unpack how schools and teachers guide your academic journey, weigh the pros and cons of parental involvement, and pinpoint where friends can lift you up (and where they can’t).
Robbie, alongside Ruth Jones and Liv McGill guide you through key dates and deadlines, explaining equal consideration and beyond, share top personal statement tips, and unpack extra requirements from admissions tests to portfolios and auditions. You’ll gain insider advice on acing interviews, understanding financial obligations, and correctly completing the qualifications section of your form
This series dives into scholarships and budgeting and gives you an insider's view of what student life really looks like. We also examine alumni networks and career opportunities and explain the graduate visa system and job market to help you plan your future beyond university.
Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.
Discover any information you might need to succeed in applying to UK institutions as an international student. Find advice on visas, English language skills, why you should study in the UK and what your qualifications will mean.