Join - Getting started is easy. Sign up in seconds to unlock your personalised dashboard and join our athlete community. Creating your free profile gives us the basics about you, your sport, academic interests, and goals. With that information, we’ll tailor the platform to your needs. Once you join, you gain access to our full range of resources, university listings, and community features. (Think of it as opening the door to a world of overseas opportunities.)

Explore - Dive into the wealth of information and stories available. Use our site to explore universities and programs, read athlete spotlights and campus life articles, and get sport specific insights. Each section is built to help you understand what studying and competing in the UK is really like.

Not sure which universities might suit you? Browse by sport or academic field. Curious about student life in England or Scotland? Check out our blog and community posts where current international student athletes share their experiences. This exploration phase is all about learning and imagining where you could fit in.

Learn - Ready to dig deeper into specific opportunities? Discover universities that fit your goals, ask questions, and use our tools to guide your grad school journey, your way, at your pace. For each university or program that catches your eye, you can view detailed profiles: entry requirements, scholarship options, sports teams, facilities, and more.

We encourage you to mark favourites, compare programs, and learn all you can about what each opportunity offers. Our platform provides checklists and tips (e.g. application deadlines, visa steps) so you can plan accordingly. This step is about gathering the knowledge you need to make an informed decision.

Connect - When you feel prepared and have certain schools in mind, it’s time to take action. Got questions or ready to introduce yourself? Reach out to universities directly or hear from athletes who’ve already made the move abroad. Through your AFA dashboard, you can message university coaches or admissions representatives to get answers and express your interest. You can also connect with other student athletes in our community forums, ask about their experiences or get tips on transitioning to UK campus life.

Whether you’re after practical advice or personal encouragement, support is just a message away. This final step turns your research into reality by building real relationships with the people at the universities you’re considering.