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For over 20 years, Click4Assistance has been a trusted name in delivering live chat and chatbot technologies to the UK’s higher education sector. We assist universities in optimising communication, reducing administrative burdens, enhancing accessibility, and delivering exceptional support to students, staff, and prospective applicants.

Why leading universities choose us

Our reliable and secure platforms, designed in collaboration with top academic institutions, tackle the challenges faced in higher education, including managing admissions, fostering student engagement, and safeguarding data. This expertise positions us as a dependable partner for universities across the UK.

Supporting 25% of UK universities for over two decades

We’ve helped universities across the UK improve their communication strategies, making it easier to engage with students, improve satisfaction, and optimise administrative workflows.

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Communicate on their level

Students grew up in an age of text-based communication. It’s a generation of instant-messaging and artificial intelligence, and we’ll help you modernise and level-up to keep your communication flowing.

Data security and compliance expertise

As safeguarding student and staff data is a top priority, we are GDPR-compliant, ISO27001-accredited, and experienced in managing data processing impact assessments (DPIAs). Your communications are always secure and hosted exclusively within the UK.

Flexible solutions for peak times

The academic calendar brings fluctuations in demand, particularly during admissions, clearing, and exam periods. Our scalable licences ensure you have the capacity to handle high volumes of enquiries during these critical times.

Improve student and applicant satisfaction

By offering live chat and chatbot services, your students and applicants can access support quickly and efficiently, reducing waiting times and improving their overall experience with your university.

Engage with students anytime, anywhere

Provide students with instant access to support via chat, video, or voice calls across SMS and social media channels, ensuring accessibility whenever and wherever it’s needed.

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Comprehensive platform management

The Click4Assistance dashboard integrates live chat, video chat, social media messaging, AI-powered chatbots, and your university’s CRM. With the ability to work remotely, staff can securely access the platform from any location via a Chrome browser.

Secure, GDPR-Compliant & UK-Based

As a UK-based provider with ISO27001 accreditation, we prioritise data security and compliance. Your data remains secure and is always hosted within the UK, meeting the strictest privacy and regulatory standards.

ISO GDPR Compliant UK Based Live Chat and Chatbot Provider

Tried and tested communication solutions tailored for universities including Live Chat, Chatbots and AI.

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Live Chat

For human interaction and assistance

Offer immediate assistance for student and applicant enquiries with our customisable live chat platform:

  • Managed by human agents with advanced reporting tools for actionable insights.

  • Designed and supported in the UK to deliver reliable and responsive service.

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Coni

The conversational chatbot for signposting

Coni streamlines enquiry handling by providing instant answers to FAQs, guiding users to resources, and connecting them with live agents when required. Built with a no-code drag-and-drop interface, Coni reduces the workload for your university staff while maintaining a high level of service.

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Arti

The AI chatbot for
in-depth knowledge

Powered by ChatGPT, Arti delivers intelligent, human-like responses for more complex questions:

  • Train Arti with prospectuses, course details, and campus policies to provide accurate, relevant information.

  • Automate tasks like appointment scheduling, application status updates, and tuition fee reminders.

  • Share key resources and updates automatically, allowing staff to focus on critical queries.

Book a Demo

Our team of experts is here to demonstrate how live chat and chatbots can transform communication at your university.

Understand how similar organisations have successfully implemented Click4Assistance

Simplicity is the key, a real-time demo to show you the software in action and answer your questions

Find out more about our team and our stance on UK data security and compliance

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Web Chat connects your teams with students, parents and stakeholders

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Start a chat from anywhere with just one click

Include your web chat widget within emails
Email
Open you chat window with just a normal web link
Web Link
Embed you chat window in your PDF sales materials
Sales Materials
Added you live chat button to any website regardless of platform
Website Visitors
Including your chat widget in Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube social media
Socials

Our live chat solution facilitates teams across various departments to manage a wide range of parent and student interactions and signposting, including:

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OVER 20 Years Experience

Providing Chat Solutions since 2004

99.99% Service Uptime

Offering a resilient & reliable service to all our customers

UK Based Regional Location

Your data resides & will never leave the UK

100% UK Based Staff

We can be reached via Chat, Phone & Email

99% UK Clients

Focussed on needs of UK industries and organisations

OVER 20 Years Experience

Providing Chat Solutions since 2004

99.99% Service Uptime

Offering a resilient & reliable service to all our customers

UK Based Regional Location

Your data resides & will never leave the UK

100% UK Based Staff

We can be reached via Chat, Phone & Email

99% UK Clients

Focussed on needs of UK industries and organisations

A background image including the word universities An AI based chatbot for universities

The university sector is embracing AI technology, so we built Arti the AI Chatbot

Harness the power of AI to meet the unique demands of universities

Admissions and clearing

Automate responses to questions about application processes, deadlines, and requirements.

Student support

Use chatbots to answer queries on housing, exam timetables, and academic policies.

Event management

Share information about open days, graduation ceremonies, and campus activities.

Automated reminders

Keep students on track with alerts for payment deadlines, course enrolments, and exam dates.

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Wellbeing support

Provide immediate access to mental health resources and coping strategies through AI-powered chatbots.

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Create and train your very own AI Bot with existing content such as course materials, knowledge base articles or any pages on your existing website or portal. Just upload a document or enter a url and ask Arti a question and watch him respond.

Find out more

Try Coni the Chatbot

Others may call this an AI Chatbot, we don’t!
it’s a Chatbot that you build using a simple drag-and-drop interface

Coni is your fully automated chatbot, designed to assist students, staff, and visitors 24/7. Whether answering FAQs, signposting resources, or connecting users to live agents, Coni ensures a seamless and responsive experience for all.

See the chatbot in action

Interact with Coni, and imagine the possibilities she can provide for your university to deliver exceptional support.

Find out more

Click here to try Coni

Note: This is an example of an education industry chatbot. We understand educational organisations have their own types of services which is why Coni can be easily configured based on your unique needs.

Building your own chatbot couldn’t be easier

Using a simple drag-drop interface you can build and configure your own chatbot with ease. Display images, formatted text, links for signposting, multiple options for different paths, gather information and even hand-off to agents in different departments.

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Social media icons, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and SMS Go beyond simple text chat on your website

Seamless omnichannel communication including Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp for Business and traditional SMS

Agents can manage inbound communication channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and SMS text messages in a single interface.

Integration with WhatsApp for Busines,  Facebook Messenger and SMS Text Messaging

Enable students, parents and staff to reach you through a variety of communication channels in one single omni-channel solution.

How Click2Call can be used for Universities

Click2Call

Allow prospective students or parents to initiate calls with one click. Your team can invite them to join discussions for personalised guidance on admissions, courses, or support services.

How VideoChat can be used for Universities

Video chat for education consultations

Host secure video chats for one-to-one discussions about admissions, course planning, student support, or academic advice, providing convenience and efficiency for everyone involved.

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See how Click4Assistance can support your university

Click4Assistance offers cutting-edge live chat, chatbot, and AI-driven solutions tailored for the higher education sector. Contact us today to discover how we can help your university streamline communication and deliver exceptional support.

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