University in the UK is an independent education consultancy, which guides prospective students from around the world through every aspect of the university process.

We have an in-depth knowledge of the university system in the UK and provide expert advice about all aspects of admissions, from the selection of appropriate courses to preparation for entrance tests, personal statements and interviews. 

The UK has the highest concentration of leading universities in the world outside the US, but finding the right course and the right university can still be a significant challenge.

University in the UK provides expert, tailor-made advice on university and subject choice, as well as guidance on preparing personal statements and other necessary testing and interviews.

As well as those applying for a first degree, we work with post-graduates looking to further their studies in a pre-Masters or taught Masters.

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE ADVICE SERVICE

Oxford and Cambridge, two of the world’s most famous universities, operate a separate and more complex entry system than other UK universities. In general, those applying here require specialist guidance for the best chance of success.

University in the UK offers a bespoke Oxford and Cambridge application service.

This service includes:

• Advice on subject choice. Subject choice is a critical part of the entry process at both Oxford and Cambridge and chances of success will vary according to the subject/s chosen. This service provides guidance on the subject/s which are both best suited to the candidate’s skills and most likely to win them a place.
• Preparatory advice about activities likely to enhance the candidate’s application, such as appropriate reading and extra-curricular activities.
• University choice advice. Candidates can apply either to Oxford or to Cambridge, not to both universities, and guidance is given on which university would suit the applicant best.
• Deadline notification. Both Oxford and Cambridge hold a number of Open Days in the months preceding the entry process. These Open Days allow potential applicants to see inside colleges, and also to meet the tutors that specialise in the subject/s they are considering studying. It is important to attend these, since college choice and subject choice will often depend on these encounters.
• Choice of college.  Oxford and Cambridge are composed of a number of independent colleges, where students live and are taught. Each college has its own identity, strengths, weaknesses, and relative status. Guidance is, therefore, given on which college is most likely to match the applicant’s requirements.
• Pre-testing guidance.  Both Oxford and Cambridge now often require additional subject-specific testing as part of the admissions process and University in the UK gives guidance on the full range of tests.
• Personal Statement preparation. As with all UK universities, the Personal Statement is a critical part of the entry process to Oxford and Cambridge. Though grades, entry tests and interviews are equally significant, the Personal Statement gives the candidate the opportunity to highlight their strengths and will often form part of the discussion at the interview/s they receive. A second, shorter personal statement is also often required after the application has been submitted. University in the UK provides appropriate advice in preparing these statements.
• *Interview preparation. All applicants to Oxford and Cambridge who have met the baseline academic standards are interviewed over the course of 1-3 days in the December of the year before entry. The interview/s form one of the most significant parts of the entry process and are intended to establish whether the university thinks the applicant will benefit from the type of teaching each university provides. University in the UK arranges for suitable interview practice in the run up to this demanding period. 

Pre-application consultation

Many students want to start considering subject and university choice well in advance of putting in an application, and University in the UK offers a one-hour consultation service to help them discuss their current interests and potential options, allowing them to prepare in a more focussed and informed way.

DR Lisa Freedman

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

Dr Lisa Freedman, BA, MA, PhD, is an experienced education consultant and analyst, who writes regularly about the English education system in the national press.

She attended school in Canada and London, and holds a PhD in education from the UCL Institute of Education, the world’s leading centre for education research. Her understanding of the English education system has also been informed by her experience as a parent. She has two sons, who have attended leading universities in the UK at both undergraduate and post-graduate level. 

In 2005, she set up the well-regarded education consultants, At the School Gates, www.attheschoolgates.co.uk to help families find appropriate schools in the UK. Due to the increasing demand from older students, in 2016, she launched University in the UK, www.universityintheuk.co.uk, which offers expert, tailor-made advice on applying to university in the UK at undergraduate and graduate level. 

Oliver randall

Ollie Randall graduated in 2015, with a First Class degree in Ancient and Modern History from Queen’s College, Oxford, where he is taking a postgraduate degree in Creative Writing. (He is, therefore, in the rare position of having successfully interviewed with three different Oxford departments). He was educated at Eton College and his ambition is to become a professional novelist. Alongside this, he works as a private tutor in London. With more than 200 hours of tutoring experience, Ollie knows how to get the best out of his pupils, tailoring his approach for each individual.

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