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Bournemouth has more to offer than meets the eye. It has come a long way from being a retirement town to one of England’s largest tourism centres. Bournemouth is the biggest coastal town in Dorset, which is located in the south west of England. It’s around a 2-hour drive from London and other well-known cities such as Bristol and Bath. Bournemouth is 20 minutes away from Poole, another busy coastal town in Dorset that is famous for its watersports and beautiful beachfront houses.

Bournemouth is a popular entertainment destination as it’s home to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) a venue that holds conferences, concerts and other major events. Bournemouth also has a wonderful coastline, tourist attractions, historical landmarks and a vibrant nightlife. This town is truly a mix of nature, (more…)

We know that applying for a student visa, picking your university, organising your accommodations and

everything else is a big task. We wanted to share with you the information we know about applying for a UK student visa to make it less of a task for you. In this blog we aim to cover all the major points about what a student visa entails, when you should apply and what are the costs.

To be able to enter and study in the UK, you need to obtain a Tier 4 visa. It’s the current student visa route of the point-based immigration system in the UK. Applying for a UK student visa can be an overwhelming process if you haven’t done your research well. (more…)

If you missed the deadline for a UK university application or unable to meet the entry requirements of your chosen degree that does not mean you have lost your chance of getting into a university. Most of the universities in the UK

offer pathway programs which are alternative routes for international students. One of the best alternatives is the International Foundation Programme (IFP).

What is the International Foundation Programme (IFP)?

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a foundation course that prepares you for a full UK university degree. In this course you will gain the necessary know-how of how a UK university functions and bridge the gap between your qualifications and the university entry requirements for a full time degree. You will have the chance to see (more…)