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Global University Applications Webinar
In this online talk and Q&A, our expert panel will offer advice and insight for those considering applications to global universities.
- Should you apply outside the US or UK?
- What admissions tests will you need to sit?
- How do different countries’ application processes work
- Live Q&A with experts
- 6pm, 17th July 2025
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Applying to Global Universities
Join our expert consultants Hayley and Umut at 6pm (UK) on 17th July, 2025 for a deep dive into applying beyond the US and UK.
With the international university landscape changing rapidly, many students are weighing up a wider range of destinations than ever before. From Europe to Canada to Australia, we will provide a tour-de-force overview of your options.
In this free webinar, we’ll cover everything from why you should consider global universities, how different countries’ application processes work, and what admissions tests you’ll need to sit.
Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask our experts your own questions in the Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
What to Expect
Get first-hand knowledge from advisors with years of experience supporting thousands of students.
What are the benefits of applying to universities outside of the UK and the USA? And which destinations should you be considering?
What are the similarities and differences between different countries’ and universities’ application processes – from visa requirements to grade conversions.
What admissions tests might you need to sit, and how can you prepare for them?
Bring your questions – no matter how big or small – and get personalised advice during the interactive session.
Speakers
Senior Advisor Hayley Bendle
Hayley is a Senior Advisor at Dukes Plus. In almost eight years, she has supported over 1000 UK and international students who have gained places at the world’s most selective universities (QS World Top 100). This includes universities in the US, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, Singapore, Japan, and more.
Hayley brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge from her prior position as Director of Careers & Higher Education at Cardiff Sixth Form College, the UK’s leading independent school for academic results and university destinations.
Senior Careers Advisor Umut Arslan
Umut is a Senior Careers Advisor at Dukes Plus. He advises students on their university application journeys, leveraging his extensive experience with international applications. He has previously worked with schools in Italy, China, Vietnam, and Turkey as an admissions advisor, essay coach, and portfolio reviewer. Umut also collaborates closely with the Harvard College Admissions Office as an interviewer.
Umut holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Art History from Harvard University, where he also completed a secondary concentration in Psychology and earned a language citation in French.
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