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The role of AI in student decision making

With AI tools and services now widely used by young people, UCAS set out to understand how students are using this technology to research and inform their higher education choices.

Posted Mon 6 July 2026
Adviser chatting with students

The findings in our report clearly shine a light on an evolving applicant journey, where AI tools and human guidance go hand in hand. It provides valuable insight not only into changing behaviours but also into the expectations applicants now have of the information and services available to them. 

Download the report to explore how students are using AI, where they place their trust, and what this means for teachers and advisers supporting students through the applicant journey.