How it all works

What we can do for you

With over 300 course providers and around 100,000 courses across the UK, we’re here to help you get into higher education.

  • First we have advice to help you decide what to study.
  • Then you can apply through ucas.com for a huge range of courses, and we have info on student finance and preparing for your studies as well.

What is higher education?

Thinking of continuing your studies at the next level? Take a look at this video to see what the possibilities are.

Choosing courses

There's a lot to consider when choosing a course so our guide gives you hints on what to think about.

Three steps to applying

The three steps to applying: choosing courses, applying and starting your course.
1

Choose a course

Here's how to start your research.

  • What subject and career?
  • Which type of study?
  • Check entry requirements.
2

Apply

Here we explain how to apply for each type of course – from forms and deadlines to decisions, offers and conditions you have to meet.

Read how to apply

Then make your application

Don't forget to sort your student finance too.

3

Start studying!

Here's how to get ready for your course.

  • Budgeting advice.
  • Starting a social life.
  • Getting support.

Are you helping someone else?

Parents and guardians

  • Read the checklist of how your son or daughter can organise their research and application.
  • Sign up for the parents newsletter for more advice.

Teachers, advisers and referees

  • Find out how to become a UCAS centre.
  • Read about managing applications.
  • Find guides, resources and training.
  • Sign up for the adviser newsletter for regular updates and advice.

Student finance

We don't arrange fees or student loans.

Blogs

Thinking about uni for 2014 or later? Sign up for the UCAS Card.

Join our student panel – tell us your opinion and win prizes.

Great ways to find out more about higher education.

Information for applicants outside the United Kingdom.

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