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Pre-application support

From entry requirements, course choices, to personal statement techniques, make sure your students have everything they need to successfully apply to university.

Preparing for your studies

We’ve put together a checklist for you, to make sure you’re ready to start your course and ten top tips for staying safe.

Provider opt in for pre-approved unpicks C&C 2025

Following the success of the pre-approved unpick pilot last year, we are continuing to run the process for C&C 2025. You will be able to to opt in to pre-approving unpicking Confirmation decisions that have been made in error during the period of Confirmation and Clearing. Please complete the web form below to indicate if you intend to sign up, or not.

Qualifications reforms

Qualifications in the UK across the four nations are currently undergoing and anticipating reform. Here you'll find information and support materials about the key changes.

References

Why you need a reference, who to choose as a referee, and how to add it to your application.

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: EU and international students

With world renowned teaching, research, and facilities – as well as a rich historical and cultural heritage – UK is one of the most popular study destinations for international students from around the globe and hosts hundreds of thousands international students annually.

Scottish Highers

Facts about Scottish Highers: subjects and grades, who they are for, and what you can do afterwards.

Sponsor our high impact reports

We provide valuable sector insight into university choices, freshers' behaviour, student mental health, disabled students, care-experienced students, young adult carers, international students, LGBTQ+ and much more. You can join the conversation.