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Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support with going to university. Here are some practical ways in which you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next step, which we have developed with experts such as the Care Leavers' Covenant, Become, the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) and Who Cares? Scotland.

Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education - ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing. Some students may be hesitant to tell their university, so we've worked with experts (including Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisers' Network (UMHAN)) to explain the process of declaration to your students, and offer practical ways to help them manage the transition to independence. It's good to remember that other personal circumstances can create additional challenges and stress, so making sure students have the right support for their needs will offer them the best start to university.

Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.

This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS undergraduate application.

This page gives you all the extra international tips for UK conservatoire applications.

Clearing is how unis and colleges fill any spaces they have left on their courses.

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

Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.

Find out more about the rebuild of our subject guides.

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

Undergraduate degree courses offer many benefits. Find out about university courses and get started with help from UCAS.

Finding somewhere you'll be happy to live is an important part of uni life.

From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.

Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.

Save yourself time and effort by using your UCAS status codes when opening a bank account. These codes allow a number of banks to confirm your eligibility for their student accounts. 

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