Applying to begin your UK studies in January? Your application timeline will differ from the traditional timeline of students starting in September! Not to worry, we're here to help!

Join our advising team as we discuss the typical application timeline for students applying to studies in the UK, specifically those beginning studies in the Winter term. We'll make sure you're well prepared for any deadlines that may arise from your applying to accepting your offer to sorting your visa and accommodation. 

Application Process

My name is Trista I am from Ontario, Canada and I have just completed my first year of English Law at the University of Dundee. My journey began in high School when I was interested in the idea of studying abroad so I reached out to Across the Pond. I received helpful information and support which gave me the confidence to fully commit to studying in the UK. One of my biggest fears about studying abroad was the expense and how I would fund my tuition and stay. As I started to receive my acceptance letters from the schools, I applied to I was extremely grateful to discover the University of Dundee’s helpful scholarship available for Canadian students. Dundee became my top choice for places to study because in addition to the scholarship offered, I learned the University was ranked among the top 20 UK law programs. Across the Pond helped me through the entire visa application process and even assisted me in navigating my arrival in Scotland.
 

Student life at the University of Dundee

After my first year, I am pleased to say that I am more than happy with my program, the University, and the city. I have met amazing friends from Northern Ireland, Glasgow, Cyprus and made memories I will never forget. Through the University I was even able to travel to Edinburgh and experience the Christmas market. I am constantly writing home to my family about all the wonderful things I am lucky to do while in the UK. I checked seeing the northern lights off my bucket list and went on many bus and train journeys all over the UK, public transport can take you anywhere which is very different from Canada.
 

Help I received along my journey

    The main reason I was able to settle in so smoothly in the UK when starting my program was all the helpful people eager to see me succeed in this process. As previously mentioned, my application was so easy to complete thanks to my advisor from Across the Pond who was quick to respond to any question I had and reminded me of any steps that needed to be completed. The University of Dundee also provided an extremely welcoming and helpful international advisor who helped me meet other students from Canada who went on to support me through my first year. Finally, my professors and academic advisor ensured I understood the unfamiliar grading system and made me aware of every opportunity the University had available to transition my career and degree into Canada.

Thanks to the support and resources provided by Across the Pond and the University of Dundee my journey from Ontario to Dundee has been smooth and transformative. Studying abroad has deepened my appreciation for diverse cultures and new opportunities allowing me to enhance my personal growth. I am excited to continue my studies and apply what I have learned.

You've applied to study in the UK, congratulations! At Across the Pond, we know that you may not be familiar with the types of offers the UK provides, or the next steps. We're here to help you decode the wording on your offer letters, through examples of what you can expect from a university offer. We'll also cover what to do now that you have your university offer, and how to accept it! Tune in to learn all about how to decode your offer to your chosen UK university! 

Join our advising team as we cover the most common mistakes students make when writing a personal statement for their UK university applications. We'll highlight ways you can avoid these mistakes and provide recommendations on the top ways to write a personal statement that impresses admissions teams. 

Applying to UK universities can be stressful! Once you start receiving university decisions, and get those first exciting offers of admission, it becomes very real that you may be coming up to a whirlwind of important, and potentially life-changing decisions. We know that it’s so easy to get lost in the mountain of steps between receiving an offer, and your first day of university, and that’s why Across the Pond is here to help you “Keep Calm and Carry On”! This 85-year-old saying still resonates within the UK, and it’s a great reminder to take a step back from the overwhelming application process over the coming months and take things one step at a time.

Join Advisor Brittany as she discusses post-application expectations regarding your university offers, accommodations, funding opportunities, the visa application, and pre-departure steps that’ll put you on the right track to not only choosing a UK university but choosing the right UK university.

Recorded 2 February 2024