Staying safe online
We take your security and privacy very seriously, so have put together some guidance on protecting yourself and your personal information online.
Information and advice pages
Staying safe online
We take your security and privacy very seriously, so have put together some guidance on protecting yourself and your personal information online.
Students from a UK Armed Forces family
Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
The 2025 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.
The new personal statement for 2026 entry
Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.
The practical next steps after your child accepts a university place
The hard work has paid off, results are in the bag, and your child has secured a place. Now what?
The UCAS International Podcast: Clearing and Extra
What is Clearing and Extra? How does it work, and can it help you? In this episode, Robbie and our guests discuss how to make the most out of your five options, how to navigate Clearing successfully, and what Extra means.
Tools and resources to help you
Here you’ll find our top tips and links to handy toolkits and resources which will help you guide your students and their parents.
Top tips for calling universities during Clearing
Clearing is how unis and colleges fill any spaces they have left on their courses.
UCAS Parents' Podcast
Listen to our live studio podcasts covering everything parents need to know about education and careers, from university applications to the skills shaping the jobs of tomorrow. Get expert advice to help guide your child’s future.
UCAS registered centre linked applications – undergraduate references
The following guidance is for completing undergraduate references for applicants who are linked to a UCAS registered centre.
UCAS Tariff
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.