Coastal England College Counselor Tour · May 9-14 2027 · Limited to 15 counselors
Discover the UK Universities Your Students May Be Overlooking
Travel across England’s southern coast with a small group of 15 college counselors, visiting universities, meeting their teams, and experiencing the campuses and communities many US students never discover in their first UK search. Come home with new university options and insight you can bring directly into conversations with students and families.
May 2027 · Only 15 counselors · Deadline October 30
See a Side of UK Higher Education Most US Families Don't Know Yet
The 2027 Coastal England College Counselor Tour will include:
Together, these universities offer a range of academic strengths, campus environments, locations, and student experiences across southern England.
And with only 15 counselors, you’ll have more opportunities for conversation with university teams and the other professionals traveling with you.
There's More to Studying in England Than London
When American students start researching universities in England, the most familiar names and cities often dominate the search. But those aren’t the only options worth considering.
The Coastal England Tour puts you inside universities across southern England so you can help students look beyond the places they’ve already heard of and consider institutions based on academic fit, environment, location, and the experience they want. Sometimes the most useful option you can introduce is the university a student never knew to search for.
One Tour. Five Universities. Very Different Student Experiences.
University of Southampton
A founding member of the Russell Group and a top-100 global university (QS 2024), with a large, research-intensive campus and specialist facilities in Ocean and Earth Sciences, Engineering, and Art and Design.
Solent Southampton University
A practical, career-focused university on a compact city-centre campus, with employability woven directly into the curriculum, a hands-on contrast to Southampton just down the road.
Arts University Bournemouth
A specialist creative university ranked the best art and design specialist outside London in the Guardian University Guide 2026, with programs in animation, film production, fashion, architecture, and performance.
Bournemouth University
A university with industry connections in computer animation and visual effects, alongside programs in media, business, and health, and ranked fifth globally for Hospitality and Leisure Management in QS 2024.
Falmouth University
One of the UK’s leading creative universities, with programs in art, design, gaming, and film, and a portfolio-and-interview admissions process instead of SAT, ACT, or AP scores.
Along the way, you’ll meet university teams, explore campuses, compare student environments, and experience the cities and communities surrounding each institution. And there will be time to enjoy the coast, the food, and the people you’re traveling with too.
After the tour, you’ll be better prepared to speak specifically about Scotland’s universities and student life — not because you’ve memorized every detail, but because you’ve seen the differences firsthand and can help the right student take a closer look.
We've Taken Counselors Here Before
In 2025, The UK Study Expert brought 15 counselors across southern England. The group visited University of Southampton, University of Exeter, University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus, University of Plymouth, and Falmouth University. The tour returned in 2026 with a route that included Southampton, Solent University (Southampton), Plymouth, Exeter, and Falmouth.
For 2027, we’re returning with another small group and a five-university itinerary across the region
What Counselors Say About Coastal England
The Group Is Part of the Experience
The Coastal England Tour is intentionally limited to 15 counselors. That creates more opportunities for conversation with university teams, more time to get to know fellow counselors, and a close group experience as you travel across the region together. The conversations between campus visits, over meals, and while exploring each stop often become just as memorable as the scheduled programming.
Open to Qualified College Counseling Professionals
The Coastal England Counselor Tour is open to school-based college counselors, independent educational consultants, and other professionals whose work includes advising students about higher education.
- School-based college counselors
- Independent educational consultants
- College and university advising professionals
- Other qualified educational advisers
The Tour is limited to 15 counselors, and all interested participants must apply by October 30, 2026.
Submitting an application does not guarantee a place. Applicants will be notified if they are selected, and those who are not initially offered a place may be added to the waitlist.
Because the Tour is designed specifically for college counseling professionals, The UK Study Expert verifies participant credentials and conducts background screening as part of the application process.
If selected, you will have five days from notification to confirm your place and submit the $250 payment. Participating universities cover the remaining Tour costs.
Coastal England College Counselor Tour 2027
Dates:
May 9-14, 2027
Length:
6 days / 5 nights
Group size:
15 counselors
Reservation Deposit:
$250
Application deadline:
October 30 2026
Route
Southampton → Bournemouth → Falmouth
University Visits
University of Southampton, Solent Southampton Univerity, Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth University and Falmouth University
Tour Includes:
Five nights accommodation, five university visits, scheduled university programming, meals, and ground transportation during the tour.
Not Included: Airfare, airport transfers, and travel insurance,.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 Coastal England Counselor Tour?
The Coastal England Tour starts on Sunday, May 9 and check-out is on Friday, May 14, 2027.
What makes this different from visiting UK universities independently?
Curated university access, a small professional cohort, direct interaction with university teams, coordinated transportation/programming, and the ability to experience multiple institutions in context.
Which universities will we visit?
The 2027 itinerary includes University of Southampton, Solent Southampton University, University of Bournemouth, Arts University Bournemouth and Falmouth University.
How many counselors can attend?
The Coastal England Tour is limited to 15 counselors
Is there an application process?
Yes. Because the tour is intentionally small and designed for professional counselors, every prospective participant must apply.
Does applying guarantee a place?
No. Applications are reviewed and participants are selected before places are offered.
Do you verify counselor credentials?
Yes. The UK Study Expert reviews professional information and credentials and conducts background screening before final approval.
Are flights included?
No. Airfare to and from the UK is not included in the tour price.
How much walking should I expect?
Can I bring my child or spouse with me on the tour?
No. The tour is designed as a professional development experience for college counselors. The itinerary, accommodations, and pricing are planned specifically for individual counselor participation.
We are unable to accommodate additional guests, including children or spouses, so the experience remains professional, focused, and beneficial to participating counselors.
Will there be a waitlist?
Yes. Once the tour reaches capacity, we will open a waitlist. If a place becomes available, we will contact waitlisted counselors in the order they joined the list. You will be notified directly if a space opens up.
Is the tour refundable?
The $250 payment required to confirm your place on the Coastal England Counselor Tour is non-refundable. If selected, you will have five days from notification to submit the $250 payment and confirm your place. Participating universities cover the remaining Tour costs.
See What Your Students Can't See From a Website
Visit five universities. Talk with the people who know them. Experience the campuses and communities yourself. And come home with new options, stronger professional connections, and stories you can share the next time a student says, “I want to study in England.”
May 2027 · Limited to 15 counselors
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