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Drive applications through Extra
Thousands of ambitious intelligent individuals find themselves in UCAS Extra each year. Make the most of our relationships to reach these unplaced students to meet your recruitment goals.
Events and summer schools to prepare students for higher education
Organising events in your school or college is a great way to help students make smart choices about higher education (HE) or find alternative routes. There’s a wealth of activities outside school too.
Increase your undergraduate applications
We can help you increase your applications across the full 18-month conversion funnel, from initial research, right up until acceptance. From discovery brand awareness activities to pre- and post-application campaigns, as well as Clearing, we help universities and colleges drive their student recruitment to the students who would love to choose them.
Key changes for 2024 undergraduate applications
All the info you need about changes we're making to 2024 undergraduate applications.
Plot twist! Helping your teen embrace plan B
Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
University 101: A parent’s guide to university and college terms
Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for a more competitive admissions landscape?
Mike Nicholson, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Participation, University of Cambridge.
All the questions to ask at a UCAS event
At UCAS Discovery, you can speak to our experts to help you decide on your next steps.
Outreach Connection Service teacher and adviser information
This page provides information to support teachers and advisers to find Outreach Connection Service opportunities through the adviser portal.
UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Academic excellence and merit
Academic scholarships, grants, and bursaries reward university applicants who achieve high grades in their school exams. And the good news? They require little to no extra work.
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What if I miss out on a veterinary or medicine course this year?
Don' panic, you have options including Extra and Clearing. Talk to a UCAS adviser or your teacher for
Duration: 01:2218 Apr 2025, 20:09
45 Blog posts
How to capture the eight-second attention span of Gen Z
Gen Z have a famously short attention span online, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to hold their
22 Oct 2024, 10:23
Finding balance: Understanding the shifting priorities of Gen Z in higher education and career aspirations
Edward McClaran & Vicky Downie, Principal Insight Consultants, UCAS5 Dec 2023, 11:24
The shifting sands of student tech: What they’re buying, how they’re using it – and what this means for brands
One of the most interesting student tech tales lies, surprisingly, in the tablet. What started out life
UCAS19 Oct 2023, 08:11
Sharing a mental health condition: What you need to know
Sharing that you have a mental health condition can feel daunting – Student Minds has some expert advice
Student Minds26 Jul 2023, 10:10
Reintroducing UCAS – your media partners for accommodation solutions
Finding suitable accommodation is a top priority for students, as it plays a crucial role in shaping
UCAS11 Jul 2023, 12:44
The influence of cost of living on student decision making
Jo Richards, our Senior Insight Lead, examines how the cost of living crisis will influence student decision
Jo Richards, Senior Insight Lead, UCAS12 Apr 2023, 10:30
Disabled students make diversity and inclusion a priority when making their choices
UCAS29 Jun 2022, 14:10
No longer in contact with your parents? Tick the UCAS ‘estranged student’ box!
Susan Mueller, Higher Education Director at Stand Alone19 May 2022, 08:57
89 News articles
Capitation and application fees for the 2024 cycle
The capitation fees for the 2024 UCAS Undergraduate and Conservatoire admissions cycle will be as follows:
An Extra choice can help thousands of university and college applicants
Anyone looking to start university this autumn can use UCAS’ Extra service in their search for a place,
Set your Extra vacancies – reminder
UCAS Extra opens on 25 February. From this date, Extra vacancies will be displayed in our search tool
Set your Extra vacancies
UCAS Extra opens on 25 February. From this date, Extra vacancies will be displayed in our search tool.
An Extra route to university opens up for thousands of students
Students looking to start university or college this autumn can now use UCAS Extra to try and secure
Setting vacancies for Extra
UCAS Extra opens on 25 February. Please complete all updates to Extra vacancies by Wednesday 24 February.
Last opportunity to download your PERS end of cycle data
We’ve extended the deadline for you to download your PERS 2019 end of cycle data, to this Friday 7 February.
Last opportunity to download your PERS end of cycle data
We’ve extended the deadline for you to download your PERS 2019 end of cycle data, to Friday 7 February.
UCAS Data for HESA statutory returns (Star J) 2023 – available on 23 November 2023
We’re pleased to confirm the UCAS Data for Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) statutory returns
UCAS Board Chair Trudy Norris-Grey steps down
UCAS Chair Trudy Norris-Grey has announced that she plans to step down from the role at the end of December
Data generation required for the HESA statutory returns (Star J)
We are preparing systems for the generation of data for HESA statutory returns (Star J) as follows:
Just days left before university application deadline, UCAS reminds students
Students applying for university or college this autumn have until 18:00 on Wednesday 15 January 2014