Education agents, counsellors and advisors
Education agents, counsellors and advisors can help you to apply for a course at a university, college or school in the UK.
They can help you choose an institution and make your application. They might also be able to advise you on topics such as visas, accommodation, travel and more.
You don’t have to use an agent or advisor to apply to study in the UK, but if you’d like to find one, then you can search our database of British Council trained agents.
Learn more about education agents, counsellors and advisors on the Study UK website.
Student and parent guide to choosing an education agent
Choosing an international study destination is one of the most important decisions you can make. Your family and friends may be able to help but making a final choice and applying to an education provider can be daunting. This is why many students get help from an education agent or counsellor.
If you’re considering using an agent or counsellor to apply to study in the UK, make sure you read our Student and parent guide to choosing an education agent and you can also download the guide in PDF format.
Highlighting what good agent practice looks like, the guide covers the role of an agent, what to look out for and important sources of information.