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Record numbers of students accepted through Clearing
Today, UCAS publishes the latest acceptance figures for the 2018 application cycle, as of 28 days after A level results day. Typically, 95 per cent of students who will be accepted by the end of the cycle, have already been placed at this point.
A record percentage of young people are off to university
Students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receiving their exam results will find out today if they are going to university or college.
Results day approaches for undergraduate applicants across England, Northern Ireland, and Wales
Students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will receive their A level results on Thursday 16 August, with many securing university and college places.
Scottish students celebrate as university places are confirmed
Students across Scotland are receiving their exam results and seeing their university places confirmed by UCAS.
Last minute advice for Scottish students as results day approaches
As students in Scotland prepare to receive their exam results, UCAS is on hand with help and advice about the Confirmation and Clearing process.
Increase in unconditional offers made to young people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Students are increasingly likely to be made an unconditional offer for a place on an undergraduate course, before they have completed their qualifications at school or college.
English 18 year olds are more likely than ever to apply to university
Today, UCAS publishes an analysis of all full-time UCAS Undergraduate applications made by 30 June 2018 – the final deadline for applying to up to five universities or colleges simultaneously.
Mature students – local, focused, and female
Research published by UCAS today shows that mature students are more likely to apply to universities and colleges close to home, primarily for a limited selection of vocational subjects, and when there are fewer jobs available.
Last call for university applications before Clearing
Students interested in applying to study for a full-time degree at university or college starting this September, have until 18:00 (UK time) on Saturday 30 June to make their applications through UCAS.