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Our Purpose

Why We Exist

At Asterla Group, we believe access to world-class education shouldn't depend on where you're born.

Every year, we meet talented, driven students around the world who dream of studying at leading universities abroad. They have the grades. They have the ambition. What they often lack is something far less visible but just as critical: guidance, someone to help them navigate a process that can feel overwhelming, from choosing the right university and understanding admissions requirements to preparing a strong application and knowing what it truly takes to make the move from dream to acceptance letter.

That gap is why Asterla Group was founded.

We saw too many capable students hesitate, or give up entirely, not because they weren't good enough, but because no one had shown them the way. So we set out to build something different: a partner that combines genuine care with real expertise, walking alongside students at every stage of their journey, from that very first conversation about “where could I study?” to the moment they step onto campus.

Through our partnerships with leading universities and a growing global network of dedicated agents, we've made it our mission to close the distance between ambition and opportunity. We don't just process applications; we build relationships, understand each student's story, and work tirelessly to help them achieve their goals.

This is why we do what we do. And as we grow into new markets and welcome new agents into our network, that mission stays exactly the same: making world-class education a real, reachable possibility for every ambitious student we meet, wherever they call home.

  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Excellence
  • Transparency
  • Student Success
Meet the Team

Founder Profiles

Portrait of Rickley Augustin, CEO and Director of Asterla Group

Rickley Augustin

Co-founder and CEO

Asterla Group exists because talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't. I'm here to change that, one student at a time.

Portrait of Ourusha Leung, COO and Director of Asterla Group

Ourusha Leung

Co-founder and COO

Every student's journey is unique. My purpose is to provide the guidance, support, and confidence they need to turn their dreams into reality.

Why Choose Us

Unlock Your Potential with Us

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Goals and Aspirations

Our mission is to provide personalised guidance and professional support that helps students make informed decisions about their academic future, without financial barriers.

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UK Opportunities

By focusing exclusively on UK education, we provide specialised guidance and a more personalised experience than a multi-country agency can offer.

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Our Vision

To become the most trusted education consultancy connecting students with quality UK study pathways.

Our Standards

Guidance Built on Ethical Practice

As a British Council-certified agent, we operate under the National Code of Ethical Practice for UK Education Agents. In practice, that means a student is always guided toward the institution that fits them, never pushed toward whichever option is most convenient for us; how we're funded is disclosed openly rather than left vague; and personal information shared during counselling is kept confidential and never passed on without consent.