UniSights is a web‑based platform that centralises resources for Latin American students to research and apply to UK universities, offering personalised counselling and a one‑click messaging system to connect with current student ambassadors and university contacts. It also provides toolkits for school counselors and outreach profiles for universities, streamlining the entire study‑abroad journey with multilingual support and progress tracking.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Latin American students often face limited access to reliable information, personalized guidance, and direct connections with UK universities, making the study‑abroad process complex and opaque. Schools in the region lack streamlined tools to support students through university selection, while UK institutions struggle to reach this talent pool efficiently.
Solution
UniSights offers a web‑based platform that centralises resources for researching UK higher‑education options, provides personalised counselling, and facilitates direct interaction between students, their schools, and target universities. The service includes a network of “LatAmbassadors” – current Latin American students in the UK – who share real‑world insights about academic life and campus culture. Schools receive toolkits and guidance materials to help advisors support their learners, and universities gain a channel to showcase programmes and recruit qualified Latin American candidates. By aggregating information, mentorship, and communication in one place, UniSights simplifies the entire application journey and expands access to UK education for the region.
Target Audience
Primary users are Latin American high‑school and university‑bound students, their school counselling teams, and UK universities seeking to attract qualified candidates from the region.
Features
- Curated database of UK university programmes with filters for tuition, scholarships, and entry requirements tailored to Latin American applicants
- One‑click messaging system that connects students with LatAmbassadors and university admissions contacts
- Guidance dashboards for school counselors to track student progress, document uploads, and deadline reminders
- Institutional profiles allowing universities to publish virtual open‑days, webinars, and targeted outreach campaigns
- Multilingual support (Spanish, Portuguese, English) to ensure clear communication throughout the process