Clifton College Pupils Celebrate International University Success

Clifton College continues to strengthen its global outlook, with an increasing number of pupils choosing to pursue higher education overseas. This year, 17 pupils have already received offers from international universities, reflecting both the ambition of our Sixth Formers and the strong support available through Clifton College’s careers provision.

Supporting Pupils Applying Abroad

Clifton College offers dedicated guidance for pupils considering universities outside the UK. Our International Universities Co‑ordinator, Mrs Nixon, based in the Careers Department, works closely with students throughout the entire process - from identifying the best‑fit institutions to navigating application requirements, preparing documentation and ensuring submissions meet each university’s expectations.

This tailored support helps pupils explore a wide range of academic cultures, admissions systems and global opportunities.

International University Offers 2025/26

Our pupils have secured offers from leading institutions across the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia. Subjects range from Psychology and International Relations to Mathematics, Economics, Engineering and Medicine.

Highlights include offers from:

• Yale University - Psychology

• Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Neuroscience

• New York University - Philosophy

• University of Toronto (multiple colleges) - Humanities

• Bocconi University - Economics

• Sciences Po (Paris & Nancy) - Political Science / International Relations

• University of British Columbia - International Relations & Psychology

• City University of Hong Kong - Finance, Economics & Business Analytics

• HKU - Medicine

• UC Davis, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara - Neuroscience

• Boston University - Mathematics

• Michigan State University - Business

A significant number of offers were also awarded for Psychology, Neuroscience, Business, and Mathematics across a wide range of US universities including Penn State, Rutgers, Drexel, Fordham, Loyola Marymount, Simmons, Bryant and more.

Thinking of Studying Abroad?

The Careers Team encourages pupils to begin exploring international options as early as Year 10 or 11, as requirements vary widely between countries and institutions. Early research helps students understand:

• academic expectations

• cultural fit

• evidence or portfolios required

• standardised testing (where relevant)

• timelines for applications

Most pupils begin regular appointments in Year 12, aiming to finalise a shortlist before applications open in Year 13.

The key message: it’s never too early to start!

Pupils interested in studying abroad are warmly encouraged to book an appointment with Mrs Nixon in the Careers Team to begin their journey.