UES Education Blog

Columbia Dual Degree Programmes

9th December

Columbia University, located in New York City, is a popular choice with UK applicants, but many are not aware of the university’s multiple dual degree programmes with other international universities. These programmes are an ...

Summer Programmes

26th November

Looking to make plans for your summer that are both fun and educational? Participating in a summer programme held by a US university could be a great opportunity. Summer programmes are a good way for students to get a taste ...

Paris Universities

11th September

The American University in Paris The American University of Paris is a small English-speaking university with 1200 undergraduate and graduate students. The university has a diverse, global feel: students ...

How Can Students Ensure Strong US Applications?

20th August

Here at UES, our job is helping students make successful applications to US (and other global) universities. The US application system can seem complex, and forward preparation is key. There are many factors influencing applicat ...

Gap Year Options

24th June

Gap years give students a chance to experience the world outside the classroom before returning to further study. They are an opportunity to gain independence, develop skills and experience, and further knowledge: no wonder they ...

Madrid Universities

10th May

Our college counsellor Martine travelled to sunny Spain and visited two excellent universities in Madrid: SLU Madrid and ESCP’s Madrid campus. Both institutions give students an excellent experience, with the former focused on a ...

Questions for students to ask their counsellors

22nd April

What questions should students ask their school counsellors? Schools’ careers and counselling departments are crucial tools for students when they’re preparing to make their university applications. They should be supporting ...

Joint Degree and Multiple-Country Programmes

23rd February

Joint Degree and Multiple-Country Programmes For students who want to explore the world by studying abroad, a joint degree programme is a great option. In a joint degree programme, students spend part of their t ...

Reverse Admissions with Concourse

31st January

The Power of Reverse Admissions with Concourse Global “I was struggling. Year 13 is the hardest workload, and then adding on college applications and having to write all these essays, and putting hours and hours upon making sur ...

Affirmative Action and US Applications

15th January

On 29 June 2023, the Supreme Court ended the longstanding practice of affirmative action, which gave positive consideration to race in a student’s university application. However, students are still able to describe within th ...