# Orienta

> Orienta provides free university guidance and Student Finance support for adults returning to education in London and across the UK. We help mature students, career changers, and people new to higher education choose the right course, understand their options, and apply with confidence. We counsel, you decide.

Orienta is a trading name of Northreach Education Ltd (company number 17220179, England and Wales). Support is free for eligible students: universities pay Orienta, never the student. Contact: hello@orienta.london, 0204 524 0433. Languages: English, Portuguese, Romanian, Hindi. Service area: London and throughout the UK.

## Key pages
- [About Orienta](https://orienta.london/about): We counsel. You decide. Helping adults explore their options and take the next step with confidence.
- [Choosing an education agent](https://orienta.london/choosing-your-agent): Your education is a big decision. The person helping you make it should be someone you can trust. This guide will help you understand what to look for.
- [University courses for mature students](https://orienta.london/courses): Find the right course for you. Every area below has Foundation Year options and free support from application to enrolment.
- [Check your eligibility for free university support](https://orienta.london/eligibility-checker): Find out in two minutes whether you're eligible for free university admissions support. Free, honest guidance for adults returning to education.
- [Refer a Friend](https://orienta.london/refer): A conversation with the right person could be the beginning of their next chapter, and your recommendation could earn you £200.
- [Student Resource Hub](https://orienta.london/student-resource-hub): Free guides and practical resources for adults starting or returning to university: application tips, Student Finance, choosing an agent and our free toolkit.
- [Student Finance, explained simply](https://orienta.london/student-finance): Worried about how to pay for university? You're not alone. Here's what you need to know, in plain English.

## Courses
- [Business Management](https://orienta.london/business-management): Learn how organisations work and build skills in leadership, finance, marketing and management for a wide range of careers.
- [Computing and IT](https://orienta.london/computing): Build practical skills in programming, networks, data and cyber security, and prepare for careers across the fast-growing tech sector.
- [Construction Management](https://orienta.london/construction): Learn how construction projects are planned, managed and delivered, and build skills for leadership roles in one of the UK's biggest industries.
- [Health and Social Care](https://orienta.london/health-and-social-care): Understand how health and care services support people and communities, and build skills for meaningful careers helping others.
- [Marketing and Digital Media](https://orienta.london/marketing-digital-media): Learn how brands connect with people online and offline, and build creative and digital skills for careers in marketing, media and communications.
- [Psychology](https://orienta.london/psychology): Understand how people think, feel and behave, and build skills for careers in health, education, business and community services.

## Guides
- [Maintenance Loan Explained: What If You're Not Eligible?](https://orienta.london/post/maintenance-loan-explained-what-if-you-re-not-eligible): Rent, bills, travel, food and family. If you're thinking about university, the big question may not be the course fees. It may be "How will I pay for everyday life while I study?"
- [What Level of English Do You Need for University?](https://orienta.london/post/what-level-of-english-do-you-need-for-university): If English isn't your first language, you may be asking yourself a quiet question: "Is my English good enough for university?"
- [How to Write a CV for a University Application: A Guide for Mature Students](https://orienta.london/post/how-to-write-a-cv-for-a-university-application-a-guide-for-mature-students): If a university has asked for your CV, you might be wondering where to start. Perhaps you haven't written one in years. Perhaps your work history has gaps, or your qualifications are from another country, and you worry they won't count.
- [University English Test: How to Prepare at Short Notice](https://orienta.london/post/how-to-prepare-for-your-university-english-test-a-practical-guide): You've just found out you need to take an English test for your university application. Maybe you have a few weeks. Maybe it's tomorrow. Either way, your heart might be racing a little.
- [How to Write a Strong Personal Statement for University](https://orienta.london/post/writing-a-personal-statement-for-university-applications-essential-tips-to-stand-out): Staring at a blank page, wondering what to write? If this feels like the hardest part of your application, that's completely normal.
- [Studying at University When English Isn't Your First Language](https://orienta.london/post/how-migrants-can-thrive-at-university-despite-english-language-barriers): You'd like to go to university, but you're not sure you have the right qualifications. Maybe you left school early. Maybe your qualifications are from another country, or from a long time ago. You might be wondering whether there's a way in for someone like you.
- [Returning to University After a Break: What to Expect](https://orienta.london/post/returning-to-university-after-a-break-challenges-benefits-and-inspiring-success-stories): Maybe you left school years ago. Maybe you started a degree and had to stop. Since then, life has filled up with work, family and responsibilities. Now you're thinking about going back, and a small voice is asking: "Is it too late for me?"
- [What Is a Foundation Year?](https://orienta.london/post/what-is-a-foundation-year-and-who-is-it-for): You'd like to go to university, but you're not sure you have the right qualifications. Maybe you left school early. Maybe your qualifications are from another country, or from a long time ago. You might be wondering whether there's a way in for someone like you.
- [Student Finance for Mature Students in England: A Guide](https://orienta.london/post/student-finance-for-mature-students-in-england-eligibility-payments-and-myths-explained): Money can be one of the biggest worries when you're thinking about university as an adult. You may have rent or a mortgage, bills, children or a job you can't simply stop. You might assume Student Finance is only for school leavers, or that you won't qualify. Th...
- [Can You Go to University Without A-Levels in the UK?](https://orienta.london/post/university-without-a-levels): Yes, you can go to university in the UK without A-levels. Most UK universities accept mature students through Foundation Years, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, or by reviewing relevant work and life experience.

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