Study Abroad Services
Free Student Counselling
Guidance, counselling and advice to help you make a firm choice on your course and university.
We appreciate in the age of oversharing of information on the internet means there is huge amount of information on various courses and universities. The information overload can at times fog the mind with confusion what is best for you and where will you make the best use of your time and financial resources.
At Student Connect, we pride in the fact that the company was formed by former UK international students who like you at some point had aspirations to obtain a UK degree. Majority of our staff have had international student experience which makes us unique and also gives us the added advantage of having that personal experience.
Our guidance and counselling services are client driven and is impartial. We will work with you on a one-to-one basis and provide options which are applicable and beneficial to you. We will never compromise your welfare or your UK experience by providing inaccurate or false information.
Student Connect colleagues have a wealth of experience in identifying and advising students from various backgrounds with different aspirations. We will provide you with options which best fit your circumstances and give our opinion. However, we will not make a decision on your behalf and the ownership to make decisions always lies with you.
University Application Services
Admission processing to UK universities. Act as a link between the university and yourself to represent both party interests.
Our decade long experience in the industry has enabled us to partner with some popular leading universities in the UK. We currently work with over 30 UK higher education institution including Rusell Group universities. Our partnerships with the universities are maintained over extended periods of time and we have direct access to university admissions departments and their international offices. We regularly conduct Facebook live, assessment sessions, admission information sessions with the university which are broadcasted on our socials.
We will submit quality wholesome applications to university and also follow up on them on your behalf. We will provide you with advice, guidance and tips on how to meet conditions and also gather the required documents needed for a successful application.
We understand the complexities of admission process with different universities having different requirements and processes, we will break these down for you and also ensure you have at least minimum 2 applications with 2 different universities and if needed a third option so we know you have insurance options should your firm choice not work out for any reason. But not to worry, whatever your firm choice, we will ensue we take personal care in submitting quality applications.
Russel Group Admission Services
We specialise in Russel Group and top ranked UK university Admission in our Premium service category.
UK is home to some of the top universities in the world and often those universities are called as Russell Group universities. We partner with University of Birmingham as our only Russell Group University and given the university reputation they are our preferred partner. However, if a student wishes to go to another Russell Group Universities, we will support them with this process for free since we believe in going the extra mile in promoting the UK as a study destination. For us supporting an international student aspirations triumph all that we do and will try our best to ensure we provide a service beyond the ideas of running a business.
Visa Application Assistance
Our In-house Barrister will help and guide you through whole visa application stage.
One of our biggest strengths is in immigration advise and understanding. We provide guidance to prospective students and families. We take pride in making successful visa applications and understand the nuances of Student Visas and Dependant visa applications. We will guide you through the process at every stage until you receive your passports. This means liaising with universities should any issues arise and also advise you on corrective measures to take if you require support. We have colleagues who have worked in UK universities in immigration compliance and also in house barristers for more in depth legal support.
Scholarships Guidance
Our Expert Counsellors can help you to secure partial scholarships as well as help you to apply for many other competitive scholarships such as Chevening.
Scholarships are one of the most important questions we get asked when someone is planning on studying in the UK. We fully appreciate the need and wanting for a scholarship given the huge financial outlay involved in completing a degree from the UK.
We regularly conduct and disseminate scholarship information to our prospective students. We discuss individual scholarships from various universities and also wider external scholarships such as Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships. We conduct workshops where we invite prospective students regardless of them becoming our clients to understand scholarships available and how to apply for these maximizing their chances of obtaining one.
Accommodation Help
Our dedicated colleague will help you to book university accommodation.
Deciding to study in the UK can be a daunting experience for some with finding the right safe accommodation at the right location and price with amenities based on your needs and wants. We will provide you with insights on private and university halls of residence. We work with local accommodation providers across the UK and also actively support students finding a right place if they request our support. We will ensure your safety becomes priority when finding or advising on your housing options. The service is free and we will not charge you for this additional support.
Pre-departure Briefing
We will provide detail pre-departure guidance.
Your smooth transition to the UK starts with good preparation. We regularly conduct pre departure briefings with all our clients for all intakes of the year. The briefing will give first-hand information on your first few days in the UK and how to cope with the planned transition to UK university. We will cover topics from travelling to airport to buying groceries in the UK preparing you as much as we could for a smooth transition. We also have Client Care Managers for those who may need extra support to give you one to one support such as visiting the university with you to help you enrol or get familiar with the campus.
Help & Support in UK
Our head office in UK and we are just a phone call away for any help you may require.
This is one of the biggest strengths we take pride in is that we are a global company with local offices in the markets we operate in and also having a head office in London. This means if you need support or would like to speak to one of our colleagues in the UK, you can visit our office in London. This is reassuring especially to parents who may be anxious about their children being thousands of miles away from home. We reassure that our London colleagues will be available for any issues which may crop up and also we do monthly welfare check in to ensure your student journey is going fine.
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Are you ready to start building your future?
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