University Entrance

Helping students gain admission to many of the UK’s highest-ranked universities

British universities are world-renowned and their specialist degrees have been attracting students globally for generations. A degree from one of the great universities of the United Kingdom is often the stepping stone to a successful career, with the specialist knowledge and expertise gained, as well as the contacts made, enabling students to secure entry to their desired career.

The historic universities of Britain have world class research opportunities and they attract the brightest minds. They range from specialist institutions in the heart of London, famous for educating future world leaders, to the hallowed quads of Oxford or Cambridge, from the Redbricks of the northern cities with their industrial and commercial expertise to the campus universities offering innovative degrees in cathedral cities or rolling countryside.

Whatever your higher education ambitions Norton Alexander’s discreet, experienced advisors can help you. Some of our families have been with us for years as we have guided their children through schooling and then through the most appropriate preparation route for university. We have helped students consider studying A-Levels or the IB, a foundation year, BTECs or the Pre-U, AP classes or SATs or, for overseas students, remaining in their own country until ready for a Masters in the UK.

Our clients come to us for guidance on their personal statements, subject or institution choice, additional steps and practice interviews. Our experts have been helping students make successful university applications to the whole range of British universities for over 20 years. We can help you craft your best possible application, guide you through the entire process and be on hand to assist with any issues until you enter your chosen university.

Overseas Students

Some international students can be unclear about entry standards, the value of their own qualifications and the reality of different universities’ demands. Others are uncertain of the meaning of vocational or academic courses, electives, campus, city or Redbrick universities. Our independent advisors can explain this to you and help you consider appropriate options as well as advise about the best time to consider applying to the UK.

Foundation Years

Other students might require a foundation year. There are several different types of these; some are provided in colleges, others by the universities themselves or by commercial organisations. Some are highly specialised for engineers or medics, others are broader for both home and overseas students, and others are small and bespoke.