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The following guidance is for completing undergraduate references for applicants who are linked to a UCAS registered centre.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

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Discover frequently asked questions about UCAS Tracker.

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

Psychometric tests are becoming an essential part of the recruitment process for many employers. Whether you're applying for a job or an apprenticeship, these tests help assess your suitability for the role. This guide aims to answer your questions and provide tips on how to excel in these tests.

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.

If you're applying for university or college to start your studies in the 2027 cycle, or are applying in the 2026 cycle after 30 June, find out more about uploading documents to your application.

What skills are employers looking for and why are they important?

Employers are often looking for grads with at least a 2:1 under their belt. But it’s not just good marks they’re looking for when sifting through job applications.

Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Dr Katie Petty-Saphon, Chief Executive, Medical Schools Council (MSC)

Kieron Broadhead, Senior Executive Director, Students and Infrastructure, and Deputy Vice-President (Operations), University of Southampton

Rt. Hon Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, examines what increased competition means for student progression in England.

Dr Jo Saxton, Chief regulator, Office for Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS

If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.