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The fair admissions code of practice demonstrates the higher education sector’s commitment to fair and transparent admissions practices.

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.

On your UCAS application, you can share a mental or health condition with your university. This’ll help you get the information and help you may need while at university and help put you at ease.

A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.

Chris Kirk, Director of UCAS International, UCAS

If you have been asked to write a reference for an independent applicant who is not currently attending school or college, please read through the advice below before starting.

Discover a range of resources – created by UCAS with support from the HE sector – to help you with your admissions processes

Our range of products and services for providers can help you to connect with applicants, inform your student recruitment activity and ensure a smooth admissions cycle.

It's really important to tell your university or college about your individual needs as early as possible – this will ensure any adjustments and support are in place before you arrive.

Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. If you choose to disclose that you are a student with an imprisoned parent it will not negatively impact your application – it gives context to your circumstances.

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The original dates for these webinars have been rearranged to the revised dates below – we hope you are

The original dates for these webinars have been rearranged to the revised dates below- we hope you are

Following feedback from the Higher Education sector, the Department for Education is hosting further

Following feedback from the Higher Education sector, the Department for Education is hosting two webinars

Our Analytics & Insights Team has recently completed a proof of concept for the development of ‘learner

This year, almost two in five (38 per cent) of 18 year old applicants from England, Northern Ireland,

UCAS’ 2018 End of Cycle Report shows 87,540 university applicants who are yet to complete their qualifications

In last week’s bulletin, we shared that we’ve now started work on re- platforming Topaz, our core database,

The file, which supports contextualised admissions, can be accessed through the CDS.

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, we’re obliged to make sure that personal information used to support

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