New to higher education?

Yes, fees are rising, but you will have access to an excellent financial support package – and will only repay your student loans in manageable amounts after you graduate

Changes in student finance have made it all easier to understand (and hopefully a little less worrying too!). The overall support package available should cover essential living costs and universities also offer non-repayable bursaries.

The pressure’s on and you may think you’ve produced a brilliant personal statement – but could it be even better? Read on for advice…

Travelling, voluntary work, saving money: they all sound excellent. But what will admissions tutors think about your year out?

Did you know that you might be eligible for several possible additional sources of funding to top up your Student Loan?

The key to surviving financially at university is careful budgeting. Here are some hints from an expert...

Being invited for interview is no reason to panic – it means the university was impressed with your application and wants to find out more about you.

For entry to some degree programmes, academic qualifications aren’t enough on their own: relevant experience is essential too. But what does this mean? And how do you get it?

University interviews can seem daunting -–but proper preparation will give you the edge

Six weeks off – and it's easy to completely forget about your university applications. Here's how to make the summer holidays really count ...

Think you know everything about being at university? Think again: we talked to a cross section of Queen Mary students and here are their top-ten surprises…

How does a year in the USA sound? Or three months in Spain? Too good to be true? In fact, most universities offer study-abroad opportunities – and you don’t even have to be a linguist!

If you’re leaving home, deciding what to take with you to university can be difficult – but having at least some of your wordly goods with you will help you settle in.

If you want to know what university's REALLY like, ask the students... two Queen Mary freshers tell us about their first term.

Moving away from home and in with a group of total strangers can be a challenge; follow these tips for stress-free flatsharing.

With so many courses on offer how do you narrow it down to just six for your UCAS form? Selecting your subject (or subjects) is your first crucial university decision. Here are some tips for getting it right…

More than just an excuse for a day out with your friends, HE conventions are a fun but vital part of your university research

You’ll know that Queen Mary is part of the University of London, but what will this mean to you as a student?

You enjoy science; you’re really good at it…so why not choose it for your degree? Even if you don’t want a science career, a science degree will give you the edge in the job market.

With fees, student loans - and three years of your life – is higher education really worth it?