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Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth.

Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.

Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.

Find out how the UCAS Tariff works, and use our calculator to find out how many points your qualifications and grades have.

Entry requirements for conservatoire courses could be qualifications, auditions, other skills and interests, and more. Find out about them here.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.

Discover everything you need to know, including planning, or thinking about, coming to the UK to study. You can find important, practical, and specific advice to help you make more informed decisions about your next steps.

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

The UCAS Tariff is a means of allocating points to post-16 qualifications, based on a simple mathematical model which uses a qualification size and grading scale to generate a total number of points.

A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.

For the 2026 cycle, we are introducing a new Tariff points structure that now includes Level 3 apprenticeships alongside A-levels, T Levels, and other post-16 qualifications. These changes aim to support apprentices' progression to higher education by creating a unified system that helps universities and colleges evaluate apprenticeship qualifications against traditional academic routes. This guide provides an overview of the recent changes, including the new calculation method, key points for providers, and the impact on apprenticeship pathways into higher education.

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As the new Tariff points are very different to the current Tariff points, we have created a points calculator

As the new Tariff points are very different to the current Tariff points, we have created a points calculator

On 19 June 2023, the following updates were made to the 2022 end of cycle data resources:

EXACT is our commissioned analysis data service, available exclusively to UCAS Undergraduate scheme customers.

EXACT is our commissioned analysis data service, available exclusively to UCAS Undergraduate scheme customers.

In addition to the information provided through the application process, we offer providers a contextual

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