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News items for students
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Security alert
Suspicious emails purporting to be from UCAS and some universities and colleges have been sent to applicants asking for personal information.
Future Leaders Survey 2007/08
How do you see the future? Find out how other students expect the world to change in the Future Leaders Survey.
Missed the 15 January deadline?
Don't worry! You can still apply until 30 June in the usual way. Find out more...
Institution name changes
Several institutions have recently changed their name - full details are available here.
Launch of Unistats
The brand new Unistats website was launched on Monday 26 November 2007.
UCAS Card scheme is now open
Our brand new UCAS Card scheme is now open for registration to all current Year 12, S5 or equivalent students.
Books are available to help your research and application
If you need help or advice on any aspect of getting into higher education, visit www.ucasbooks.com for all the best resources available.
Free student finance DVD available from the DIUS
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) is offering a free DVD which explains the different types of financial help offered to higher education students.
Not sure which course to study?
If you haven't yet decided what to study, there are some useful tools that can help you to come to a decision.
15 January 2008 - Closing date for applications
If you are applying from the UK or European Union (EU), whatever your nationality, don't forget to send your application to us by 15 January 2008.
Extended closing date
The closing date for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine/science, Oxford University and University of Cambridge has been extended to 16 October 2007.
Our improved UCAS website
Welcome to our new site, which was designed with our users' needs in mind.
Admissions tests
Does your course require you to take an admissions test?
'Compose your future' exhibition - 16 November 2007
A fantastic opportunity to chat to course leaders and those involved in courses within performing arts, drama, music and dance.
'Design your future' exhibition - 7-8 & 26-27 November 2007
If art and design is your passion, attending one of these events will enable you to learn more about available courses in a lively and stimulating exhibition environment.
Early application deadline - 15 October 2007
Applications for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine/science, Oxford University and University of Cambridge must be received by 15 October 2007.
BioMedical Admissions Test - 28 September 2007
Don't forget that the application deadline for the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is 28 September 2007.
NMAS to merge with UCAS
NMAS will cease to operate at the end of the 2006/7 entry cycle. Applications will be made through UCAS for 2008 entry.