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Digital ID Service (DIDS)
Prove you’re helping to prevent bank fraud with applicant status checks powered by our unrivalled data.
All our commercial marketing and data products
Explore all the products and services we offer for commercial organisations. They're designed to help you reach students who are looking for the provisions they'll need to make the most of student life.
Confirmation and Clearing 2026 key dates
Keep up-to-date with key UCAS dates and deadlines for Confirmation and Clearing.
Confirmation and Clearing: The essentials
If you’re new to advising or need a refresh, this page contains the essential information about Confirmation and Clearing.
HE provider good practice briefing for refugees, asylum seekers, and students with limited leave to remain
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges, supporting the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who are refugees, asylum seekers, and those with limited leave to remain in the UK. We have worked with STAR Network, Refugee Education UK and We Belong to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2025
Statistical releases will be published here on 5 August and then each weekday between 14 – 29 August 2025 and on day 28 (11 September 2025), providing core numbers for the current cycle, comparison data over ten cycles, and graphical illustrations of key trends
Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2024
Statistical releases will be published here on 6 August and then each weekday between 15 – 30 August 2024 and on day 28 (19 September), providing core numbers for the current cycle, and comparison data over ten cycles.
Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2023
Statistical releases will be published here on 8 August and then each weekday between 17 August – 1 September 2023 and on day 28, providing core numbers for the current cycle, and comparison data over ten cycles.
Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2022
Statistical releases will be published here on 9 August and then each weekday between 18 August – 2 September 2022 and on day 28* providing core numbers for the current cycle, and comparison data over ten cycles. (*Note, due to the national period of mourning following the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen, the day 28 report was published on Thursday 22 September.)
Statistical releases – daily Clearing analysis 2021
Statistical releases will be published here each weekday between 10 – 27 August 2021 and on day 28 (published on 7 September), providing core numbers for the current cycle, and comparison data over ten cycles.
Guiding lights: Unveiling the true influencers of young people
‘Influencer’ has become a charged term in recent years, with connotations of social media’s negative
17 Oct 2023, 12:51
Now live! Our new Freshers Report reveals a reshuffle of student brand preferences…
Rebecca Hopwood, Head of Customer Growth, UCAS
23 Feb 2022, 19:22
Application tips for July: Clearing, replies, and what’s new for 2026 applicants
Here’s what you need to know this month to keep your students on track.
Record progression to higher education for exam-sitting students
This year, 19% more 18 year olds in the UK have gained a place at their firm or insurance choice compared
Looking ahead to 2025 undergraduate applications
The dates and deadlines for 2025 undergraduate applications are now available.
2015 cycle applicant figures - June deadline
These statistical releases describe applicants and applications from the 2015 UCAS cycle at the 30 June
2015 cycle applicant figures - March deadline 2015
These statistical releases describe applicants and applications from the 2015 UCAS cycle at the 24 March
2015 cycle applicant figures – January deadline 2015
These statistical releases describe applicants and applications from the 2015 UCAS cycle at the 15 January
University beckons for successful Scottish students
Scottish students are celebrating today after having their places at university confirmed by UCAS.
Over 28,000 Scottish applicants placed in higher education through UCAS; up 5% on results day last year
As of midnight, 28,300 Scottish applicants have been accepted to higher education so far this year; an
Nearly 25,000 Scottish applicants placed in higher education; 3% more than last year
As of midnight, 24,800 Scottish applicants have been accepted into higher education through UCAS; an
Over 30,000 applicants accepted into Scottish universities and colleges
As of midnight, 30,350 applicants have been accepted into a Scottish university or college, a 5 per cent
Over 28,000 applicants accepted into Scottish universities and colleges
As of midnight, 28,900 applicants have been accepted into a Scottish university/college.