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At UCAS Discovery, you can speak to our experts to help you decide on your next steps.

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If you're an international student thinking about postgraduate study in the UK, there's a lot to consider. Here are answers to the questions we get asked most often.

No matter what type of interview, one thing is certain – you’re going to be asked questions. We’ve put together the following information to help you prepare.

This is your opportunity to talk to lots of different universities, colleges, employers, and other experts about anything to do with uni or apprenticeships and, most importantly, to ask questions.

Discover frequently asked questions about UCAS Tracker.

View the questions and answers about the UCAS process from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.

Wondering where to start with apprenticeships? We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about applying for vacancies, how they work, salary and benefits, and degree apprenticeships.

Your question, any question, answered.

Answer a few quick questions to work out which mission card you should take.

Check out our good practice resources, to support you with changes to the criminal conviction question in the application.

Research your options, meet unis face-to-face, and get your questions answered at our events, and uni open days. Find out how to make the most of them, with our tips for preparing.

Download our guide to help you support students with individual needs who may have questions at events.

Got a question? Check out our FAQs and further useful information for all schemes.

Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.

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.

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.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who have been in receipt of free school meals (FSM). Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we 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.

Is a distance learning degree viewed the same way as a degree studied on campus? Do employers recognise them? Find the answers to these common questions and learn about the different skills you can get from distance learning.