Congratulations on finishing your A-Levels and getting into university! You're probably thinking about a million things right now, like the activities you can get involved in and making new friends... so let's tackle those things together by seeing what university esports has to offer!
We are National Student Esports, but you can call us NSE, and we're the largest grassroots gaming and esports community in the UK. With our partner British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS), we run the British University Esports Championship (BUEC) every year in the Winter and Spring academic terms - competing earns you points, and every point your university earns gets you closer to being crowned with the prestigious title of "Esports University of the Year".
We pride ourselves on providing a platform for competitive excellence and community spirit, but alongside our championship we also run less competitive community events each month and through the summer - so if you've never competed before, already a pro, or looking for pals to play with... you've come to the right place!
Ready to get started?
The easiest (and most fun) way to participate in our tournaments is by joining your university's esports society. They're a great way to meet other gaming enthusiasts from your university, make teams and also friends. Once you're ready, head to the 2024 University Society Directory to find the relevant society for you and their Discord, social media and website links.
To sign up for our tournaments, you need to have a verified NSE account connected to your university email address. Don't panic if you don't have your university email address yet - you can use a personal one temporarily and update your account later.
It's quick and easy to set up; just click here to create an account.
The NSE community is what keeps us going and the NSE Discord is the place to find it! Here we'll update you on our tournaments, giveaways and competitions, and exciting opportunities. It's also where you can meet the rest of the NSE community! >> Join Us Here <<
This step is best served with new friends and a lot of laughs. Good luck, have fun!
Having problems making an account or have a question? Message one of the NSE Staff in Discord or email us at support@nse.gg, and we'll gladly help.
