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As hundreds of thousands of students across the UK receive their exam results, new UCAS figures show that 79% have gained a place at their first choice of university or college.

Nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students gain first choice university place

UCAS figures released today for SQA results day (8 August), show 72% of young Scottish applicants, aged 19 and under, (18,780) have gained a place at their first choice university, up from 69% last year (18,680) and 65% in 2019 (15,670).

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79% of UK 18-year-old applicants receiving results gain place at first choice university

Nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students gain first choice university place