Events calendar 2026
UCAS provides regional events for hundreds of universities, employers, and brands to connect face-to-face with thousands of young people actively seeking future options.
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Events calendar 2026
UCAS provides regional events for hundreds of universities, employers, and brands to connect face-to-face with thousands of young people actively seeking future options.
EXACT
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EXACT case study: University of Sheffield
Solving strategic challenges: How the University of Sheffield uses EXACT.
Exhibiting as a university or college
We run the go-to events for young people researching their post-school/college options. This is your chance to showcase your university or college and everything it offers to the audience you need to reach.
Exhibiting at Create Your Future
Our subject-specific flagship event, Create Your Future, is an unmissable opportunity to meet students suitable for your creative courses, apprenticeships, and other services.
Exhibiting at discovery events
We can help you engage with students at our Discovery events across the decision-making cycle, including events specific to a location, subject or particular audience.
Exhibiting at UCAS conferences
Meet the key influencers to the current FE students, bringing your brand values to life.
Exhibitor Frequently Asked Questions
We hope the answers to your questions are below but if you need to get in contact please email eventssales@ucas.ac.uk
Extra choices
If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it's free!
Farah's environmental management placement in the Galapagos
Want to find out what it's like to do a placement abroad? Farah Hamdan went further afield than most people to follow her passion for conservation – read about her amazing experience in the Galapagos Islands.
Filling in your UCAS application
Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.
Finance and funding for care experienced students
Many students are worried about managing their money – and if you're in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, this may seem like a particular challenge. But there's lots of help for you.
Finance for independent students
If you're applying as an independent student, here's what you'll need to do to apply for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Finance for part-time tuition fee only students
Lots of students from overseas choose to study in the UK, and could be eligible for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Finding and organising speakers for your students
External speakers can add real value to what you do – informing students about apprenticeships, uni or career opportunities – and enrich the curriculum through sharing their experiences.
Finding university accommodation
If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.
Finding your passion
Here’s the secret: finding your passion isn’t about looking — it’s about doing and discovering. Let’s think about what passion is and how to find it.