Connect with participating ACISC member universities and colleges as you explore international higher education opportunities.
The University Connection Registry gives students an opportunity to share information about their academic interests and possible study destinations so participating universities can identify students who may be interested in their programmes or regions.
The Registry is designed to help students take an active step toward exploring international higher education. By providing relevant information about your interests, you can make it easier for participating universities to understand the type of study opportunities you may be considering.
Provide information about your academic interests, possible study destinations, and other information requested through the registration process.
Participating universities can review student information and contact students when they believe their programmes or study opportunities may be relevant.
Use university contacts as a starting point for comparing programmes, institutions, costs, support, recognition, and future opportunities.
The Registry works alongside ACISC’s broader University Guidance resources and international university connection opportunities.
The current ACISC guidance identifies students who expect to graduate and apply to university within the next three years as an appropriate audience for the Registry.
The Registry can be useful if you are beginning to explore higher education options and want to make connections with universities that may be interested in students with international study interests.
It can be especially useful while you are considering possible destinations, academic subjects, programmes, and different university environments.
The current ACISC University Guidance information states that students from all schools are eligible to participate and that there is no cost to the school or student for using the Registry.
Students should review the current registration information and any instructions provided when submitting their details.
If you are unsure where to begin, start with ACISC’s information for students or ask your school guidance counsellor about your university planning options.
The Registry is a connection service. It does not replace the university application process, and being contacted by a university does not mean that a student has been admitted or offered a place.
Think about possible countries or regions, academic interests, programme areas, and the type of university experience you want.
Provide the information requested through the current University Connection Registry registration process.
Participating universities can use Registry information as part of their outreach to students interested in international higher education.
Universities may contact you with information about programmes, study opportunities, or their institution.
Evaluate the information you receive and independently investigate the institutions and programmes that interest you.
The current ACISC guidance explains that students provide information and contact details together with academic interests and possible study destinations. The exact information requested should be reviewed on the current registration form before submission.
Identify the academic subjects or programme areas you are considering as you plan for higher education.
Indicate possible countries or regions where you may be interested in studying.
Provide the contact information necessary for participating universities to communicate with you.
Your registration should reflect your genuine interests and should be kept accurate where the registration process provides an opportunity to update your information.
University outreach can introduce you to institutions or programmes that may be relevant to your interests. The next stage is to investigate those opportunities carefully.
Ask universities about academic programmes, admissions requirements, deadlines, costs, student support, and other factors important to your decision.
Compare institutions using information from official university sources and other reliable sources rather than relying on a single communication.
Consider how the qualification may relate to further study, employment, professional requirements, or other future plans.
Understand tuition, accommodation, living expenses, additional fees, scholarships, financial aid, and any relevant conditions.
Investigate academic advising, well-being, safeguarding, accessibility, accommodation, and other support available to students.
Where accreditation or recognition matters to your plans, verify the relevant information before relying on it in an education decision.
Review the ACISC student research framework for additional questions to consider when evaluating an institution.
The University Connection Registry is designed to facilitate communication between students and participating universities. It should not be confused with ACISC accreditation or treated as evidence that a particular university is accredited simply because it participates in a connection or outreach activity.
If a university states that it holds ACISC accreditation, check the institution’s current status through ACISC’s verification resources.
Accreditation information should be understood in relation to the institution, applicable scope, and relevant period.
Learn what accreditation means and why it should be considered as one part of broader institutional research.
Recognition of institutions or qualifications can depend on the relevant country, authority, receiving institution, employer, or professional body.
Use ACISC’s institutional resources when researching current accreditation information.
Understand the broader framework through which eligible institutions may pursue ACISC accreditation.
Students do not need to navigate international university planning alone. Parents, guidance counsellors, and other trusted adults can help students prepare their questions, evaluate information, and keep their decisions connected to their academic and personal goals.
Help students compare universities, costs, support, recognition, qualifications, and future pathways.
Review broader ACISC information about accreditation, student protection, university research, and international education.
Use ACISC’s University Guidance resources to support students transitioning from school to higher education.
The Registry can make university connections easier, but students should continue their own research before applying or enrolling. A university’s response should be treated as an opportunity to learn more, not as a substitute for independent evaluation.
Does the programme match your academic interests, preparation, goals, and preferred learning environment?
Is the institution suitable for your location, student-life preferences, support needs, and longer-term plans?
Understand the qualification awarded and investigate how it may be treated by the institutions or authorities relevant to your future plans.
Consider safeguarding, mental health, health and safety, student support, reporting arrangements, and the wider learning environment.
For additional student-protection information, explore Student Protection & Safeguarding and Mental Health & Well-Being.
Because the Registry involves student contact information, students should review the information provided as part of the registration process and understand how their details may be used for university outreach.
Read the current registration information and make sure you understand what information you are providing.
The current ACISC guidance states that participating universities and colleges use Registry information for their admissions outreach.
The current University Guidance information states that participating universities and colleges sign a statement concerning their use of student contact details for their own information and materials.
Explore resources connecting guidance professionals and international university admissions professionals.
Find opportunities to connect directly with admissions representatives from participating universities.
Learn more about ACISC’s higher education community and membership services.
Understand accreditation, verification, recognition, costs, student support, and other questions to consider.
Help your family evaluate international higher education opportunities and support informed decisions.
Learn how ACISC supports connections between higher education institutions, schools, and international students.
If you are preparing for university and interested in international study opportunities, the University Connection Registry can help you introduce your interests to participating ACISC member universities and colleges.
Use the connection as a starting point. Ask questions, compare your options, verify important information, and choose institutions and programmes based on your own academic, personal, financial, and future goals.
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