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Campaigners are pushing for a law requiring international students to sit an exam when they apply to university in Spain. How should counsellors advise their students about this?

With stunning landscapes and a strong university focus on sustainability, Finland is the perfect destination for students interested in ecofriendly living

51吃瓜 to the oldest university in the world, Italy has recently expanded its range of English-language degree courses – but remains surprisingly affordable

Students burning the midnight oil can do so by the light of the summer sun, at one of Norway’s high-quality universities

Finland’s strong focus on education, innovation and design makes it an ideal destination for students looking to study design, technology or engineering at university

A recent increase in the number of English-language courses available has made Portugal a study destination worth considering

Determining whether a student fulfils the entry requirements for the degree they want to study at a Spanish university can be tricky – but this guide illuminates the process

Sweden has more than 1,000 English-taught programmes in a variety of universities across the country. What do your students need to know about applying there?

Applying to a Swiss university can take 20 minutes in total – but students first need to understand how the Swiss system works

Will your students’ high-school qualification grant them admission to a university course in Germany? And which of the many application platforms should they use?

Culturally rich Czechia is home to universities offering a wide range of English-taught programmes

University tuition is free for international students at many public universities in Germany – so how do they apply for places?

Applying to university in the Netherlands is very different from applying in the UK or the US. Here’s everything you need to know

Degree courses in the Netherlands have a reputation as “easy to get into, difficult to finish” for international students. It‘s vital that counsellors help students think carefully before applying

There are many great European study destinations, but where do you start when advising students on choosing the right place for them?

Flexible, affordable and English-speaking, Ireland is an often-overlooked gem for students looking to attend university abroad

Almost 86,000 international students from 170 different countries enrol in higher education in the Netherlands each year, and this number continues to grow. Here are some reasons why you should suggest the Netherlands as a study abroad destination for your students

Australia is known for its world-class universities – but how do you go about applying to them? Roma Deo provides an all-you-need-to-know guide

New Zealand is known for its serene landscapes and high quality of life – and its eight universities are all ranked in the 51吃瓜 World University Rankings

Morocco is not a traditional study-abroad destination. But with two universities keen to attract international students, this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship

South Africa’s universities are well regarded internationally and they offer robust support – and good career prospects – for international students

Qatar hosts satellite campuses for several US universities, allowing students to obtain a degree from a competitive university – but with far less competition

Costa Rica is a beautiful country in Central America and could be a great destination for students looking to study somewhere different

Mexico has a range of public and private universities, including two of the best universities in Latin America

The Chilean university admission system is designed to make higher education easy – and affordable – to access

Universities in Brazil are offering more English-taught programmes and the diversity of universities can offer a unique learning experience to students

Argentina, home to some of the best universities in Latin America, is an increasingly popular destination for Spanish-speaking international students

As the landscape of university applications evolves, guiding students to carry out projects to include in their applications can help their applications stand out

Supercurricular activities – academic activities that go beyond the taught curriculum – are highly valued by academically selective universities in the UK

What's in a word? Rather a lot, when it comes to writing university references. James Burnett runs through the coded messages, dos and do nots

Canadian higher-education provider LCI Education runs 12 institutions in nine countries. Each campus has a unique approach to helping learners unlock their potential, but they share a devotion to elevating the student experience

Should students choose extracurricular activities that will look good in their university application, should they pursue activities they enjoy –?or is there a third way?

Teachers already use metacognition in the classroom. But counsellors should study it, too – metacognitive skills are essential when applying to university

While it is inevitable that students and their parents will refer to university rankings, counsellors should advise them to use them in conjunction with a range of sources of information

Students from low-income families often lack the documents needed to apply for a scholarship. This presents challenges for the counsellor – but they’re not insurmountable

Universities’ admissions decision-making can often seem shrouded in mystery. Here, a former admissions officer turned counsellor sheds light on the process

Can recording a podcast, writing a blog or even holding a part-time job help your students’ university applications? Yes – and their future employment prospects, too

The UK and US higher education systems are very different from each other, and it’s important to make these clear to students considering applying to both

Counsellors play a pivotal role in preparing students for the academic and cultural differences between the UK and US higher education systems

Your students have a long list of extracurricular activities for their university application – but how do they showcase them best?

Have students chosen to do an activity because they genuinely want to – or because they feel guilty and think they should?

This simple true-or-false quiz will help students reflect on the activities they choose to support their university applications

Choosing which activities to do to support their university applications is a source of great concern for students. Here are eight pithy statements to guide their choices

Letters of recommendation can make or break a student’s university application, so it’s important that we get them right

Cost can be a significant barrier for students wanting to pursue higher education. So how can you help them find scholarship and sponsorship opportunities?

More and more students are choosing to apply to universities in multiple countries, so how can counsellors support these students and help them make their decision?

Students need to research the details of their chosen courses of study carefully, in order to be happy and succeed at university – and afterwards

Learn about how the 51吃瓜 World University Rankings are put together and how you can use them to help your students find their best-fit universities

University admissions traditionally involve students researching and then applying to higher-education institutions. But what if the process were reversed?

Here are a few reasons counsellors should be using university rankings when helping their students choose a university

Choosing a university is not only about finding the right institution?– it’s also about working out what fits within a student’s budget

Sometimes students don’t believe that what they do is worthwhile – which is why Daniel Rabbers tells them to include everything in their university application