Free University Counselling &
Application Support
A dedicated counsellor, AI-powered university matching and unlimited applications — completely free. Our aim is simple: get you offers from every one of your top-choice universities.
Partnered with 1,500+ universities across the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia.
Why Students Choose Tutopiya Counselling
Free from your first conversation onward — counselling, matching and guidance cost nothing, with an optional done-for-you submission service if you'd rather we apply on your behalf.
Completely Free
No consultation fees, no application fees, no hidden charges — the entire counselling service costs you nothing.
1,500+ Partner Universities
A genuinely global network across the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia — not a handful of preferred partners.
Unlimited Applications
Apply to as many universities as you want yourself with free guidance — or let our team submit for you with the optional Application Submission Plan.
Technology-Powered
Automated deadline tracking, document management and grade-matching keep every application on schedule — nothing falls through the cracks.
A Dedicated Counsellor
Real guidance from personal statements to interview prep — not just a form to fill in and submit.
Full Information, Every Match
QS World rankings, deadlines, language of instruction, IELTS/TOEFL bands and entrance exams — so you choose with the full picture, not guesswork.
How It Works
From your first shortlist to your final offer — free at every step.
Build your free shortlist
Answer four quick questions in the University Shortlist Builder to instantly see reach, target and safety options across 270+ universities in 14 countries — matched to your IGCSE, A-Level or IB grades.
Get matched with a free counsellor
Submit a free enquiry for any university on your shortlist, or reach out directly — a Tutopiya counsellor follows up within 2 working days to talk through your options across our full 1,500+ university network.
Apply — yourself for free, or let us do it for you
Personal statements, UCAS and Common App support, interview prep — our technology tracks every application, deadline and document in one dashboard. Submit as many applications as you like yourself at no cost, or hand submission to our team with the optional Application Submission Plan.
Compare offers, choose your best fit
With every offer in one place and the full picture on each — rankings, tuition, deadlines — you choose the university that's genuinely right for you, not just the first offer that arrives.
Applying for a Master's, MBA or PhD?
Tell us your programme, current degree and any professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CFA) in one go — free postgraduate enquiry →
Already know where you're applying?
Skip straight to submitting your application details — personal info, academic history, references — in one form →
Free Guidance, Optional Done-For-You Submission
Counselling, shortlisting and application guidance are free, always. If you'd rather our team handle the actual submission for you, that's available as an optional add-on.
Free Counselling & Guidance
SGD 0/forever
- ✓ Free University Shortlist Builder — unlimited use
- ✓ Dedicated counsellor guidance
- ✓ Personal statement & interview prep support
- ✓ Apply to unlimited universities yourself, with full support
Application Submission Plan
SGD 20/month
1 application credit every month
- ✓ Our team fully handles submission for you
- ✓ Unused credits carry over — bank as many as you like
- ✓ Use banked credits anytime while your subscription is active
- ✓ Everything in Free Counselling & Guidance, included
You can always submit applications yourself for free with full guidance. The Application Submission Plan is for students who'd rather Tutopiya's team handle submission end-to-end.
See Which Universities Match Your Grades — Free, in Minutes
Free, no obligation, no credit card required.
🎯 Build My Free Shortlist Now1,500+ Partner Universities, 6 Regions
Wherever you want to study, our free application support covers it — explore any region's free University Shortlist Builder to see real matches for your grades.
United Kingdom
Oxbridge, the Russell Group and 40+ more — UCAS applications, personal statements and interview prep.
United States
Ivy League, MIT, Stanford and top public flagships — Common App essays, SAT/ACT guidance and early decision strategy.
Australia
The Group of Eight and beyond — direct entry, no ATAR conversion headaches for international applicants.
New Zealand
All 8 of New Zealand's public universities — generous post-study work rights, lower fees than Australia.
Europe
Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Ireland — English-taught degrees, minimal or EU-equivalent tuition.
Asia & the Gulf
Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and the UAE — regional hubs close to home with world-ranked options.
Every Application, Fully Informed
We don't just help you submit forms — every university on your shortlist comes with the full picture.
Reach / Target / Safety tiering
Every match is tagged against your grades so you build a genuinely balanced list, not just a wishlist.
QS World Rankings 2026
See prestige at a glance, checked against QS's latest global rankings for every institution we track.
Application deadlines & intakes
Country-by-country deadline calendars — UCAS, Common App, uni-assist and more — so you never miss a cycle.
Language of instruction
Know upfront whether a course is taught in English, German, French, Dutch or Japanese — critical outside English-speaking countries.
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
Typical score bands per country, plus the common waiver for 2+ years of English-medium schooling like IGCSE / A Level / IB.
Entrance exams & test scores
UCAT, LNAT, TMUA, STEP, SAT/ACT and country-specific Medicine and Law pathways — so you can start preparing early.
Tuition budget filter
Filter matches by international fee tier, from premium to budget-friendly, in local currency per country.
Download & share
Export your shortlist as CSV, a print-ready PDF, or email it to yourself in one click.
Free application support & guidance
Submit a free enquiry for any university on your shortlist and Tutopiya's admissions team will guide you through the application — personal statements, interview prep and deadlines — at no cost.
From Shortlist ➝ University Offer
Real students. Real offers. See where our free counselling and application support helped them land a place.
Natasha Ho Zhi-Ying
"Got my offer — I still can't believe it.*"
Offer for BSc Life Sciences • University of Manchester 🇬🇧
Atriya Dutta
"Applied to 6, got into 5. Life-changing.*"
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"Medicine felt impossible — until now."
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"Engineering, here I come!"
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Aditya Sil
"Dream school said yes. Feels unreal."
Offer for Mathematics • Imperial College London 🇬🇧
Alexandra Tanihana
"The personal statement help made all the difference."
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"Every application, on time and on point!"
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"From shortlist to acceptance — fully supported."
Offer for BSc Accounting & Finance • University of Warwick 🇬🇧
Free counselling. Unlimited applications. 1,500+ partner universities.
*Real student testimonials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about free university counselling and application support.
Is Tutopiya's university counselling actually free? +
Yes — counselling, university matching and application guidance are 100% free, always, with no hidden fees. You can research and submit as many applications as you like yourself with our free support. If you'd rather our team fully handle submitting applications on your behalf, that's available as an optional Application Submission Plan from SGD 20/month.
How many universities can I apply to? +
As many as you want. There's no cap on how many universities you can research and apply to yourself with our free guidance — you get full information on every option (grades, deadlines, tuition, entrance exams) so you can choose the combination that genuinely suits you. If you'd rather our team submit applications for you, the optional Application Submission Plan includes 1 done-for-you submission credit every month, which banks and carries over if unused.
What is the Application Submission Plan? +
An optional add-on, separate from our free counselling, for students who'd rather Tutopiya's team fully handle submitting an application for them — forms, documents and all — instead of doing it themselves. It's SGD 20/month and adds 1 application credit to your account every month.
What happens to unused application credits? +
They carry over automatically. If you don't use your credit in a given month, it's banked and stays available to use later, for as long as your subscription remains active.
Which countries and universities do you cover? +
We have partnerships with 1,500+ universities across the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia. Our free University Shortlist Builder tool covers 270+ hand-picked universities across 14 of the most-applied-to countries for instant grade matching, and our full counselling network extends well beyond that for application support.
What's the difference between the University Shortlist Builder and University Counselling? +
The University Shortlist Builder is a free, instant tool that matches your IGCSE / A-Level / IB grades to universities and tags each one reach, target or safety. University Counselling is the full free service built around it — a dedicated counsellor plus our application technology to help you actually apply, track deadlines and submit to as many of our 1,500+ partner universities as you like.
How does the technology make this easier? +
Our platform tracks every application, deadline and document in one dashboard, sends automated reminders so nothing gets missed, and matches your profile against our partner network — so applying to multiple countries and universities doesn't mean multiple spreadsheets and forgotten deadlines.
Do I need my final exam results before I start? +
No. We work with predicted grades from IGCSE, A-Level and IB Diploma students, the same way the University Shortlist Builder does, so you can start building your shortlist and applications well before results day.
Will you help with personal statements, UCAS and interview preparation? +
Yes — your free application support includes guidance on personal statements, UCAS and Common App applications, and interview preparation for the universities and courses that require it.
How do I get started? +
Build your free shortlist with the University Shortlist Builder to see your reach, target and safety options in minutes, or use the "Speak to a Free Counsellor" button on this page to submit a free enquiry — a Tutopiya counsellor will follow up within 2 working days.
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Free counselling. Unlimited self-serve applications. 1,500+ partner universities.