Tips for international applications
This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS undergraduate application.
Information and advice pages
Tips for international applications
This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS undergraduate application.
Top ways to boost your job prospects while you’re at university
Preparing yourself for the world of work while you’re at uni needn’t be anything to worry about - much of it is simply about meeting new people and broadening your horizons.
Traditional degree or degree apprenticeship?
Choosing between a traditional degree and a degree apprenticeship seems hard, but not when you have all the info you need.
UCAS Apprenticeships in Focus event
We were delighted to host our first ever apprenticeships event for employers at ExCel London – thanks to everyone who joined us. Here’s a selection of highlights and the presentations to download. It was great to talk about the work we’re doing with the Department for Education and our vision to become the go-to place to discover, decide and apply for apprenticeships.
UCAS consultations
We periodically undertake national consultations to gain feedback and views from customers and stakeholders, on the strategic direction of our core services.
UCAS Data Advantage
Supercharge your student recruitment, use data to make regain your edge, and make informed decisions to achieve your student recruitment goals.
UCAS Discovery Colchester 2025 | Exhibitor Information
Information for exhibitors attending the UCAS Discovery Colchester Exhibition
UCAS Discovery East London 2025 | Exhibitor Information
Information for exhibitors attending the UCAS Discovery East London Exhibition
UCAS Discovery toolkit for schools and colleges
Our step-by-step toolkit and 'Get ready for UCAS Discovery' lesson plan include useful links, videos, and checklists to help you and your students make the most of their time at a UCAS Discovery event.
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 Reports
Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.
UCAS Undergraduate reports by sex, area background, and ethnic group
These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group for over 130 larger universities.
University 101: A parent’s guide to university and college terms
If you're getting bogged down in all the university lingo, this guide should help you get to grips with what all the terms mean.
University life in the UK
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.
Veterinary science 2026 personal statement guide
The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd.
Volunteering
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.