CityGrip
Study abroad consultancy since 2014Offices in Sylhet, Bangladesh & London, UKFree counselling for UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany98% visa success rateTailored tour packages · 18 destinationsUmrah from Dhaka & Sylhet · year-roundJanuary, May & September 2026 intakes openScholarships up to 100% at partner universitiesStudy abroad consultancy since 2014Offices in Sylhet, Bangladesh & London, UKFree counselling for UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany98% visa success rateTailored tour packages · 18 destinationsUmrah from Dhaka & Sylhet · year-roundJanuary, May & September 2026 intakes openScholarships up to 100% at partner universities
CityGrip · UK recruitment since 2014

Study. Travel. Umrah. Explore.

We're a Sylhet and London team that's been helping Bangladeshi families go abroad since 2014. Walk into our office at Zindabazar, or message us on WhatsApp from anywhere in the country. University admissions in 17 countries (with a 98% visa success rate), tailored holiday packages to 18 destinations, year-round Umrah from Dhaka and Sylhet, air tickets on 40+ airlines, and visit-visa filings for almost any country you can name. A wider world, handled properly.

17Study destinations
18Tour destinations
UmrahYear-round packages
40+Airline partners
18 destinations · Tours & Holidays

Holidays, handled.

Dubai, Maldives, Thailand, Turkey, Japan and 13 more. Tailored itineraries with flights from Dhaka & Sylhet.

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Year-round

Umrah with CityGrip.

Saudi Nusuk e-visa (3-10 day processing), Biman/Saudia direct from Dhaka, Haram-adjacent hotels and an English-speaking Mutawwif from arrival to return.

40+ airlines

Air tickets, any route.

40+ airlines · Emirates, Qatar, Biman, Saudia, Turkish, Singapore. Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong departures - three fare options on one WhatsApp message.

Study abroad · 17 destinations

Pick a country. Unlock a future.

UK Graduate Route, Canadian PGWP, Australian 485, Germany's tuition-free universities, Hungary's Stipendium - every country with its own tuition, visa and scholarship playbook.

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UK onlyUK / EU nationalsSFE funded
UK · Fully-funded study · UK / EU nationals

Bachelor's & Master's, fully funded.

Open to UK and EU nationals eligible for Student Finance England. Tuition is paid in full by the SFE Tuition Fee Loan, and a Maintenance Loan of £11,000-£17,000 a year covers your living costs. Study part-time around your job, no upfront payment, repay only when you earn over the threshold.

100%
Tuition Fee Loan covers full course fees
£11-17k
Yearly maintenance loan for living costs
Part-time
Study around full-time work
GBS
Our current UK partner
Our current UK partner

Global Banking School (GBS)

Our current UK partner. GBS is an Office for Students-registered higher education provider with 10 campuses across London (Greenford, Bow Road, Stratford and Canary Wharf), Birmingham (Brindleyplace and Norfolk House), Manchester (Universal Square) and Leeds (St George House and Wellington Place). Degrees are awarded in partnership with the University of Suffolk, Oxford Brookes University, Bath Spa University and Canterbury Christ Church University. HND diplomas are awarded by Pearson.

Bachelor's pathways · HND (2y) · Honours with Foundation (4y) · Top-Up (1y)
  • HND in Business (Pearson · 2 years)
  • HND in Health and Social Care Practice (Pearson · 2 years)
  • HND in Digital Technologies / Cyber Security (Pearson · 2 years)
  • HND in Construction Management (Pearson · 2 years)
  • BA (Hons) Global Business with Foundation Year (4 years)
  • BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation (4 years)
  • BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year (4 years)
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management (4 years)
  • BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year (4 years)
  • BSc (Hons) Business & Tourism Management (4 years)
  • BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Social Care - Oxford Brookes (4y or 1y top-up)
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling - Bath Spa (4 years)
  • BA (Hons) Business and Management Top-Up - Level 6 (1 year)
  • BSc (Hons) Construction Management Top-Up - Level 6 (1 year)
Master's degrees · One year, with Postgraduate Loan funding
  • MSc Global Business (1 year)
  • MSc Project Management - Bath Spa (1 year)
  • MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy - Bath Spa (1 year)
What's stopping you?

The honest objections answered.

Most people who could access this funding never apply because they assume they don't qualify, can't afford it, or can't fit it around work. Almost every common worry has a clean answer.

I work full-time

Most courses run two days a week with the rest delivered online. Many of our applicants keep a full-time job and study evenings and weekends.

I haven't studied in years

Mature-entry routes accept work experience instead of recent qualifications. There is no maximum age limit and no requirement to have done A-levels.

I can't afford the upfront fees

There are no upfront fees. SFE pays the university directly. Living costs are covered by the Maintenance Loan paid into your bank account each term.

I'm worried about the debt

You only repay once you earn over £25,000 (Plan 5) or £21,000 (postgraduate). Repayments are 9% of earnings above the threshold and the loan is written off after 40 years - it does not affect your credit score for mortgages or other lending.

What if I have children or dependants?

You may also qualify for the Childcare Grant, Parents' Learning Allowance and Adult Dependants' Grant on top of your Maintenance Loan. These are grants, not loans - you do not pay them back.

What if I already have a degree?

Funding rules are tighter, but you can usually still access a Master's via the Postgraduate Loan even if you hold a Bachelor's. We confirm your specific eligibility before you apply.

Living costs you can claim
  • Maintenance Loan (London full rate)Up to £13,762 / year
  • Maintenance Loan (Outside London)Up to £10,544 / year
  • Maintenance Loan (Parental home)Up to £8,877 / year
  • Childcare GrantUp to 85% of childcare costs
  • Parents' Learning AllowanceUp to £2,024 / year
  • Adult Dependants' GrantUp to £3,545 / year
Eligibility
  • UK national, Irish citizen or settled status (Indefinite Leave to Remain)
  • EU pre-settled status with 3 years' UK residence
  • Refugee status or Humanitarian Protection
  • Aged 18+ on the first day of the course
  • Studying for a higher qualification than any you already hold
  • Have lived in the UK / EEA / Switzerland for the 3 years before the course start
Tours & holidays · 18 destinations

Go somewhere new.

Tailored end-to-end. Flights, hotels, visas, transfers, excursions. From 3-night Singapore city breaks to 21-day China+Japan combos, designed in our UK office.

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Umrah packages · Saudi Arabia

Umrah, in peace.

Five package tiers - Economy, Standard, Premium, Ramadan and Family. Direct Saudia flights, Haram-adjacent hotels and an English-speaking Mutawwif from arrival to return.

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Tier 1
Economy
Tier 2
Standard
Tier 3
Premium
Tier 4
Ramadan
Tier 5
Family

Two-office service

Our London E10 head office handles UK employers, universities and post-arrival support. Walk into our Bangladesh office at Sylhet Zindabazar for visa paperwork and interview prep.

Free counselling

Student counselling, travel consultations and recruitment advisory - first session free, in-person at Sylhet or on WhatsApp.

Direct supplier links

Direct contracts with airlines, hotel chains and Mutawwif teams in Saudi Arabia. No middlemen, no surprises at the gate.

Visa-ready always

Student visas for 17 countries, Schengen visit visas, Saudi Nusuk e-visa for Umrah, and international work-visa sponsorship through employer partners - all filed in-house.

Stories

From Dhaka to Durham - and everywhere between.

"Citygrip's exceptional service made my job search effortless. Their team was supportive every step of the way, and I felt valued as a candidate. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking new opportunities."

- Laura K., Marketing Specialist

"Citygrip connected me with a role that perfectly matched my skills and career goals. The process was professional and efficient, and I felt supported throughout."

- Emma S., IT Specialist

"Their understanding of our industry's needs and their ability to find candidates with the right skill set has made Citygrip an invaluable partner in our recruitment efforts."

- David L., Construction Company CEO

"We've found excellent candidates through Citygrip. Their platform is user friendly and effective, saving us time and resources in our recruitment efforts. The quality of candidates we've hired has significantly contributed to our company's success."

- Michael B., HR Manager

"Citygrip streamlined my job search. I found the perfect role in just two weeks! The platform's ease of use andthe abundance of opportunities made all the difference."

- Sarah M., Healthcare Assistant

"As an employer, Citygrip has been instrumental in finding qualified candidates swiftly. Their targeted approach and extensive candidate pool have significantly improved our hiring process."

- james T., Construction Manager
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