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If you're applying to higher education and you're a refugee, asylum seeker or have limited leave to remain in the UK, there may be support available to help you with finance and your studies.

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

Find career ideas by exploring different jobs, taking our career quiz, or looking at volunteering, apprenticeships, or starting your own business.

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.

As an international student, the process of getting work might be different to what you’re used to at home. There are additional rules and limitations that overseas students need to bear in mind to comply with the conditions of your visa while working.

If you choose to study in the UK, you'll find that there's a lot of support available to help you at every stage of your student journey. Here are six of the best support organisations for international students studying in the UK.

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

Our eleventh annual report offers unique exploration into current freshers’ behaviours from across the UK.

Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.

Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here.

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.

The UCAS employer profile puts your organisation centre stage in front of thousands of prospective students looking for an apprenticeship.

After you’ve studied in the UK, and achieved a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, you can apply for a graduate visa. Discover what is it, how to apply, what the requirements are, and how long it might take.

Design a personal statement that illustrates your ability to be imaginative, bold, and creative.

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.

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 flag to identify estranged students in the UCAS application for 2023 entry. We have worked with Stand Alone 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.