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Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.

What financial help can you get?

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.

Lots of students from overseas choose to study in the UK, and could be eligible for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.

A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.

Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.

Demonstrate your enthusiasm and aptitude for a degree in food science, and give admissions tutors a taste of what whets your appetite about this subject.

Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.

UCAS operates a dedicated Verification Team tasked with the prevention and detection of fraud in applications and similarity in personal statements.

Find out what support and funding is available to estranged students in Scotland.

Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.

Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.

Find out about graduate apprenticeships and how to find one.

Your opinion matters. Stay up to date with the latest discussions and actions taken by our groups and forums and find out how to get involved and have your say.

All the information you need to guide your students through the application process.

This is for staff working in universities and colleges. It outlines the common challenges for students who are care experienced (CE) and provides examples of good practice found around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education (HE).

This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with caring responsibilities from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Carers Trust to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

Ben Jordan, Head of Policy, UCAS

Higher and degree apprenticeships aren’t just an increasingly popular form of education. We know they’re already playing an essential role in workforce planning.