UCAS Events: The Big Q&A at UCAS Discovery - What's it all about?
Find out what UCAS Discovery is all about.
UCAS Discovery Events
Your future starts here. Explore a world of exciting possibilities after school and college.
Speak to our experts to help you decide on your next steps
At a UCAS Discovery event, you can discover all your options under one roof. We can help you find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more.
What will you discover?
The aim of a Discovery event is to help you decide on your next steps. At the event, you can:
- chat to unis and colleges about their courses and uni life
- speak to employers and apprenticeship providers about what an apprenticeship is like and the options available
- speak to qualified careers advisers about your future
- listen to talks from experts in their fields
- hang out with our UCAS experts to get dedicated support about your options.
Find your nearest Discovery event
Scotland 2025
Glasgow
9 September 2025, SEC Centre, Glasgow
Lanarkshire
10 September 2025, University of the West of Scotland, Lanarkshire Campus
Ayrshire
11 September 2025, University of the West of Scotland, Ayr Campus
Moray
17 September 2025, University of Highlands and Islands, Moray College
Inverness
18 September 2025, University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness Campus
Fife
23 September 2025, Carnegie Conference Centre
Borders
24 September 2025, Borders Event Centre, Kelso
Dumfries and Galloway
25 September 2025, Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries
Dundee
30 September 2025, University of Dundee
Stornoway
2 October 2025, Stornoway Town Hall
Winter term 2025
Twickenham
14 October 2025, St Mary’s University, London
UCAS Discovery 2026
Visitor booking now open for UCAS Discovery 2026
England
North West England
Manchester
3 – 4 March 2026, Manchester Central
Carlisle
18 March 2026, University of Cumbria
Liverpool
16 June 2026, Liverpool ACC
North East England
Middlesbrough
6 May 2026, Teesside University
Newcastle
5 June 2026, Utilita Arena Newcastle
Yorkshire and Humber
East Midlands
West Midlands
Worcester
19 March 2026, University of Worcester
Stoke-on-Trent
23 April 2026, University of Staffordshire
Birmingham
22 - 23 June 2026, NEC
South East England
London
23 – 24 March 2026, London Excel
Brighton
16 April 2026, The Brighton Centre
Farnborough
22 – 23 April 2026, Farnborough International Exhibition Centre
Maidstone
2 June 2026, Kent Event Centre
East London
3 – 4 June 2026, University of East London
South West England
Exeter
16 - 17 March 2026, Westpoint Centre
Bournemouth
15 April 2026, Bournemouth University
Winchester
11 June 2026, University of Winchester
Hartpury
12 June 2026, Hartpury University
East of England
Norwich
8 June 2026, Norfolk Showground
Ipswich
9 June 2026, University of Suffolk
Colchester
10 June 2026, University of Essex
Bedford
24 - 25 June 2026, University of Bedfordshire
Wales
Carmarthen
26 March 2026, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Newport
27 – 28 April 2026, International Convention Centre Wales
Northern Ireland
Lisburn
11 – 12 March 2026, Eikon Exhibition Centre
Scotland 2026
Forth Valley
27 August 2026, University of Stirling
Fife
3 September 2026, Carnegie Conference Centre
Aberdeen
8 September 2026, Robert Gordon University
Inverness
9 September 2026, University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness
Moray
10 September 2026, University of Highlands and Islands, Elgin
Glasgow
15 September 2026, SEC Centre
Lanarkshire
16 September 2026, University of the West of Scotland
Ayrshire
17 September 2026, Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock
Edinburgh
22 September 2026, Royal Highland Centre
Borders
23 September 2026, Borders Event Centre, Kelso
Dumfries and Galloway
29 September 2026, Easterbrook Hall
When you attend a UCAS event, the aim is to help you decide on your next steps. You will find lots of information advice and guidance to support an application to university. These services are provided to you by us, as a charity.
Universities and colleges will be present to speak to about the courses on offer and the benefits of choosing to study with them. You will also be able to speak to employers and apprenticeship providers, and you will find a range of lifestyle promotions such as travel options and financial planning and budget management. These services are offered by UCAS Media.
Find out more here.
What's Discovery like?
98%
of attendees in 2022 found a uni, college or employer they were interested in applying to
Will I enjoy it?
92%
of students attending rate UCAS events as good or great.
Advice to help you get the most out of your event
At events like UCAS Discovery, you’ve got the opportunity to meet a lot of people who can help you decide your next steps, so make sure you ask the right questions (don’t worry, we’re going to give you all of them).
To make the most of your time at a UCAS exhibition, here are a few things you need to remember.
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