No. Our service is 100% free of charge to student-athletes. We will never ask you for any form of payment.

Yes! Eligibility rules in the UK are very different to those of the NCAA and NAIA. Students will be eligible to compete for their UK university varsity team whilst studying towards their masters degree, regardless of their eligibility status in America or gap years since graduation.

We welcome applicants from all divisions of college sport. In the past we have successfully worked with graduates from: NCAA DI – DIII and NAIA universities.

With our wide range of connections throughout UK university sport, we are confident that we will be able to find options that give you the best opportunity to fulfill your sporting and academic ambitions.

The recruitment process will work similarly to that of U.S. college recruitment. We will promote your profile to a number of UK university coaches and look to generate options that meet your academic and sporting ambitions. When a coach is interested, we will then connect you directly with their staff so you can explore each option in more detail!

No. Feel free to explore this process and the opportunities available without any obligation to accept. If you decide that you do not wish to pursue this further, you can simply choose to decline your offers. If you wish to accept one, you will then have our full support during the admission process and student visa application.

When studying full-time a masters degree takes just 12 months to complete.

We encourage athletes to register towards the end of their junior year. The earlier an athlete applies the more options they can expect to achieve. Current university seniors should register their interest ASAP.

Scholarship offers will vary between different UK universities. Whilst full scholarships are very rare, it is important to note that the cost of a UK masters degree is a lot cheaper in England before a scholarship offer is even considered.

Yes. If you wish to return to school to add a further qualification to your resume, we would be happy to hear from you. Your eligibility would not be affected due to a gap in education since graduation.

No, this is a chance for you to extend your career as a student-athlete. You will be recruited to complete your postgraduate education.

However, the experience of playing overseas, exposure in Europe and chance to meet new contacts in the sport you love could open doors in the future. All whilst adding a masters degree to your resume, giving you a solid foundation for the future!

We have noticed that many of the students that we have work with have the desire to pursue a professional contract overseas upon graduation. Whilst we encourage you to explore all available options, if a masters degree is in your future plans we feel it makes sense for you to complete this sooner rather than later.

Should you embark on a professional career, it may not be as appealing to return to the classroom in the years ahead. With a UK masters degree taking just 12 months to complete, this opportunity can act as the perfect stepping stone to completing your academic career and preparing you to live overseas in the future.

Yes, this does not impact your eligibility to come to the UK.

We are seeking students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and up. The higher your academic credentials, the more scholarship offers you can expect to achieve.

Yes! Travelling with a friend would certainly help to make the most of your time abroad. Whilst we cannot guarantee that the same university coach will make an offer for both, if you identify the name of your friend who you hope to go abroad with, we would be happy to explore this for you.

Yes! During the UK academic year you have a month off at Christmas and a further month holiday at Easter. Student’s can choose to stay in the UK, travel back to see friends and family or explore!

We understand that your opportunities to travel overseas during your career as a student-athlete would have been limited due to your participation; this is your chance to change that! You can use your holidays to explore the UK and parts of Europe!

North American students will require a visa to enter the UK as a student. Students holding other passports can still apply though will need to be aware of visa requirements for students applying from their home country. Please contact us if you need any assistance.

Through our range of connections across a number of different UK universities, we can offer our students the opportunity to study over 150 different masters degrees. Please identify your preferred subject when completing the application form and we will present you options to match your area of academic interest.

Whilst you are in the UK under the conditions of a student visa, studying must be your main priority. A Masters student is only entitled to work part time (up to 20 hours per week) until the course end date has passed.

Yes. Please an e-mail to play@playoverseas.co.uk detailing your current academic status and your ambitions for the future and we would be happy to help.

No. All final decisions regarding admission and the level of scholarship awarded are made by staff at each respective university. Decisions are based determined on both a student’s academic standing and sporting ability.

However, we believe that by using our service your chances of acceptance are greatly increased as we will be promoting you to universities that meet your personal preferences and level of academic standing. Our goal is to use your sporting ability to maximise any available scholarships.