International Baccalaureate (IB)
Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.
International students
Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.
Join the UCAS Conservatoires scheme
Here you’ll find more information about UCAS Conservatoires, who can join the scheme, and how to do this.
Join the UCAS Undergraduate scheme
Find out about our undergraduate service to providers and members.
Journalism 2026 personal statement guide
Tell your own compelling story and show admissions tutors just how persuasive you can be, by writing an effective and engaging personal statement.
Key documents
Find key information from UCAS, including our corporate strategy, Annual Report, and End of Cycle Reports.
Languages 2026 personal statement guide
Applying for French, Spanish, German, Mandarin or another language or combined languages degree? Read on for some expert pointers from admissions tutors.
Launching an apprenticeship programme: Five top tips from the experts
For all the documents, guides, and FAQs, sometimes you need to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth.
Law 2026 personal statement guide
From wider reading to spot-on spelling and grammar, you'll need a personal statement that makes a convincing case. We asked admissions tutors to share their top dos and don’ts.
Learning disability nurse
Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.
Level 2 apprenticeships (Intermediate apprenticeships)
Level 2 apprenticeships are available in England. They’re also known as intermediate apprenticeships and are equivalent to GCSE standard, although an apprenticeship is a different type of learning.
Level 2 apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Level 2 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed or about to take up paid employment.
Level 3 apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Level 3 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment.
List of job profiles and career ideas
Have a dream job in mind? See what it takes to get there with our comprehensive guides…
Living costs for part-time students
You can get student finance to help towards your living costs while you’re at university or college. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Making changes to your application after you apply
You can make some changes to your application yourself, and for others you either contact the universities and colleges, or you contact us.
Making changes to your UCAS Conservatoires application
You may need to make changes to your UCAS Conservatoires application. Here, we'll explain what you need to do.
Making the right decision
If your application is successful, you’ll receive a conditional or unconditional offer – here’s how to make the right choice for you.
Managing applications in the adviser portal
Find out how to manage your centre’s undergraduate applications through the adviser portal.