School of Higher Education

School of Higher Education: personal support for university admissions in Oldham

School of Higher Education (SOHE) is an education agency with an office on Terrace Street, Oldham (OL4 1HG), that supports applicants on their journey to university in the UK. The organisation operates under the legal name School of Further Studies Ltd, registered in England and Wales with company number 14150151, and presents itself as a real admissions team, with named advisers and support staff, in contrast to anonymous processes based solely on forms.

Guidance and application management services

The agency offers personalised support from the first enquiry through to enrolment. Its services include course selection, preparation of the required documents and guidance on student finance. The application process is structured in four steps: creating an account with email and contact details, verifying the email, completing the profile with background and study preferences, and tracking pending actions through a secure portal where the applicant can upload documents and check the progress of their file.

Courses and study routes

The academic offering is built around undergraduate and postgraduate programmes taught at multiple UK campuses. Among the courses highlighted for the current intake are Business Management (undergraduate, multiple campuses), Criminology & Psychology (undergraduate with a foundation year in London, Birmingham and other locations) and Global Business (postgraduate). The agency states that it has more than 50 courses available and flexible study routes, with morning, evening and after-work options, designed to fit around employment or other responsibilities. Partner campuses are located across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and other locations.

Funding and practical student support

SOHE provides information and guidance on the steps of student finance and on the support that may apply to the applicant before starting their studies. In addition, the site details practical benefits for students in the UK, such as retail discounts through cards such as TOTUM, UNiDAYS and Student Beans, with typical savings of between 10% and 30% at fashion, food, health, technology and mobile brands. It also provides information on transport discounts — the 18+ Oyster card, the 16–25 Railcard and the Young Persons Coachcard, with a 30% discount — and on possible reductions in Council Tax for full-time students.

Referral programme

The agency has a referral programme through which a student can introduce someone else interested in receiving personalised support during their application. The site explains that the process is set out transparently and that referral rewards may apply, with terms and eligibility to be discussed with the team.

Team and applicant support

The management and admissions team consists of Nicoleta Lupan (managing director, leadership and applicant support), Bogdan Diamescu (general manager, documents and application progress), Mohammad Ishfaq (head of the international department, guidance for international applicants) and Catalin Burdulea (administrator and web development, platform and website). Support is provided by phone, email and WhatsApp, and the Oldham office is open for visits. The applicant portal allows appointments, documents and next actions to be managed securely.

Track record and reach

The website states more than 10 years of experience, more than 10,000 students supported and more than 10 partner institutions. The activity is focused on the UK, with campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Luton, Leeds, Sheffield and other locations. The company presents itself as a real admissions team, with named advisers and accessible support staff, and offers a secure portal for tracking each file.

Location and contact

Terrace Street, Oldham, OL4 1HG · Phone: 0161 260 1491 · Email: info@schoolofhighereducation.co.uk