Who we are, what we do

Study Options is a free, expert, independent service for anyone looking to study in Australia and New Zealand. We are the official UK and Irish representative of Australian and New Zealand universities, and are here to ensure the process of applying to those universities is as straightforward and stress-free as possible for you.

Study Options is the only organisation in the UK that focuses exclusively on Australian and New Zealand education. 

 

Study Options: What we do

1. Provide information and advice    

Making sure you know what courses are available and which might suit you best is obviously a key part of what we do. Regardless of what stage you’re at – whether you know nothing about Australian or New Zealand universities, or have already narrowed things down to a shortlist – we’re here to help.

First, we have degree lists for hundreds of subject areas. Each lists all the degrees available in a subject, and gives the key details for each one – course content, entry requirements, tuition fees, application deadlines, professional accreditation (if applicable) etc.

Once you’ve got all the options in front of you, we offer advice on how to choose the best courses and universities for you.

If you’d like to check out a particular university’s prospectus, let us know, and we’ll send it out. University representatives visit our offices regularly, so you can make an appointment to speak to them one-on-one, either directly or on the phone. We also hold virtual fairs in January, June and October each year which allow you to chat live to the universities from the comfort of your own computer. You can see the schedule of who's coming through when on our Events Calendar - click here.

2. Provide application forms and details of how to apply

Once you’ve decided where you want to apply, we will send you the application forms and an easy-to-follow guide on how to apply. If your chosen course has any extra requirements – such as a portfolio, evidence of work experience, or a statement of purpose – we’ll let you know. We will also point out any specific application deadlines.

3. Help with making an application

Once you are ready to go, send your applications to our office in London. We check them to make sure everything is complete and correct before sending them off to the universities for assessment. We’ll make certified copies of your original academic documents to include with your application, and return the originals to you using recorded delivery. Like everything else we do, this is a free service.

4. Application processing

After making certified copies of your documents, we submit your applications by email or upload them directly to the admissions systems online, so applying via Study Options is actually quicker than any other means. As we’re the official UK and Irish representative for Australian and New Zealand universities, applications sent by our office are fast-tracked through the admissions process, so you’ll get an answer more quickly than if you applied directly.

5. Provide a safety net... and an easy point of contact

Applying via Study Options reduces the risk of being rejected because of a mistake on your application form, or queries on your academic background. If the admissions teams require more information or want to question something, they will contact us for clarification, so you’ll get a chance to explain whatever the issue is. If you have an issue further down the process – a last-minute change of heart about your course choice, or when you want to start, for example – we will liaise with the university for you to sort it out.

6. Help with each and every step of the process

From deciding where to apply and submitting applications to accepting a place, couriering important documents to Australia or New Zealand, help with applying for a student visa, sorting out accommodation and setting up a bank account before you leave, we’re always here to help. If you have any questions, at any point of the process, just call or email one of the team.