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When you’ve found the programme that’s right for you, it’s time to apply.

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

In this section are a number of UCAS responses and comments in relation to relevant consultations and other key publications. Click on each consultation to view and download the details.

Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.

Children’s nurses work as part of a supportive and inspiring team to provide young patients and their families with the vital care and compassion they need.

Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.

Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.

You can get student finance to help towards your living costs while you’re at university or college. Content provided by Student Finance England.

It can be very difficult to understand how to support refugees, asylum seekers, and students with limited leave to remain in the UK, especially if their immigration status is insecure or due to change. We have worked with expert organisations, including STAR Network, Refugee Education UK and We Belong to help clarify what you can do to help and support young students' aspirations for higher education.

Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

The National Assembly for Wales’ Children, Young People, and Education (CYPE) Committee has launched

A new package of support targeting students who might disregard university as an option for them, because

The younger that students decide higher education is for them, the more likely they are to go to a ‘higher

Thousands of young adult carers are choosing courses at university or college with a clear social or

Creating more high-quality apprenticeships across the UK could help meet soaring demand while tackling

Students who have spent time in care have high hopes about going to university or college, yet 60% receive

A record number of 18-year-olds applied to study nursing in England in 2021, with the COVID pandemic

Degree courses training our next generation of health and social care professionals are continuing to

Almost nine out of ten undergraduate applicants in the UK have not changed their mind about wanting to

More UK 18 year olds than ever before gained a place at universities and colleges this year, the UCAS

UCAS supports National Care Leavers' Week with a variety of activities.