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We periodically undertake national consultations to gain feedback and views from customers and stakeholders, on the strategic direction of our core services.

UCAS has been helping connect the world to UK Higher Education since 1992, supporting over one million international students to make their UK study dream a reality. As pressure on providers to improve the quality and diversity increases, and the local and global competition intensifies, UCAS is here to ensure you and your teams can deliver your international recruitment and admissions goals.

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

Shine a light on the future

Everything you need to start your personal statement.

Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.

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

Find out more about the rebuild of our subject guides.

The UCAS Tariff is a means of allocating points to post-16 qualifications, based on a simple mathematical model which uses a qualification size and grading scale to generate a total number of points.

Discover frequently asked questions about the UCAS Tracker

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

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.

Clearing remains a crucial route into higher education, helping students secure a place that aligns with their aspirations. To better understand the motivations, behaviours, and experiences of applicants using this pathway, we’ve gathered insights from the 2024 Clearing Student Survey.

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.

Discover how your apprenticeship can earn UCAS Tariff points, helping you access higher education and take the next big step in your career.

If you received grades this year and they aren’t what you had hoped for, don’t worry – there are plenty of options available to you.