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Employers – understand youth audiences

Make the most of the relationships we have with millions of students and graduates to gain the intelligence you need to match your business goals with theirs. From bespoke surveys to expert consultancy, we can provide the insights you need to thrive.

Getting started

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

Glossary

Here you can check a range of higher education and UCAS terminology.

Government agencies – understand youth audiences

Make the most of the relationships we have with millions of students and graduates to gain the intelligence you need. From bespoke surveys to expert data consultancy, we can provide unrivalled youth audience insights to inform your policies and plans.

Help and support

Find career information and guidance, and where to go for financial help, especially for students with learning difficulties, disabilities or SEND.

Help and training

Find help and training to support your role as an adviser in UK higher education.

How does distance learning work?

Discover how distance learning works if you’re studying a degree remotely, from applying to teaching and exams. Plus, see what support is available from tutors and other students.

Improve your competitive strategy

Combine your data with ours to differentiate your university or college from your competitors. With extensive insights and unrivalled higher education expertise, we'll help you develop stand-out plans to gain the advantage.

Increase workforce diversity and inclusion

Diversify your workforce to drive innovation and boost your reputation. Our unrivalled audience data and multichannel campaign services can help you understand and recruit talented students to meet your business goals.

Increase your undergraduate applications

We can help you increase your applications across the full 18-month conversion funnel, from initial research, right up until acceptance. From discovery brand awareness activities to pre- and post-application campaigns, as well as Clearing, we help universities and colleges drive their student recruitment to the students who would love to choose them.

International

UCAS has a wide range of information, resources and services to support international students, advisers and UK universities and colleges. This ranges from advice and guidance on the UK higher education admissions journey, to data dashboards and insights.

International events

It's a good idea to talk about your higher education options in person. Go to a course provider open day to explore the campus and get insights from staff and students – or take a virtual tour. We also recommend you go to UK events or one of the British Council events around the world. You'll find lots of helpful advice, and can ask any questions you may have.

Meet over 145,000 young people exploring their future options

We’ve been helping clients reach our audiences for almost 20 years, supporting 9 million students as they make decisions about their next steps. Whether you’re a HE provider, employer or commercial brand we can help you build awareness and make a real connection, whatever your size and ambition.