What is UCAS?
UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.
Information and advice pages
What is UCAS?
UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.
What next after sixth form?
These editable presentation slides help you explore different higher education (HE) routes your students could follow after sixth form – for assemblies or tutor time.
What to do if your student finance isn’t enough
Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.
What to expect from a DSA assessment
Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email your funding body confirming your eligibility for the DSA.
What will an increase in demand mean for smaller and specialist higher education institutions?
Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE
When to step in, when to step back: A parent's guide to university support
Find out how you can best support your child as they transition to university or college and discover their independence.
Where Next? Who applies for Level 4 and 5 qualifications?
In its latest report in the 'Where Next' series, UCAS, in partnership with the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, explores the behaviour and experiences of Level 4 and 5 qualification applicants.
Why I always knew I wanted to do an apprenticeship
Rosie Brown is a chartered management degree apprentice at BT with a passion for sustainability, who has wanted to do an apprenticeship since she was in Year 9. Here, Rosie speaks to us about her journey, researching your options, and making friends.
Why I chose an apprenticeship instead of A levels
Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages working and studying at the same time.
Why I knew I wanted to do an apprenticeship
We spoke to Hannah Rashidi, a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice at BT who knew she wanted to do an apprenticeship since secondary school. Here, she talks about how she made the decision, making friends, and her advice to future apprentices.
Why I love my apprenticeship at IBM
Meet Grace, a data science degree apprentice who joined IBM when she was 18.
Widening access and participation
How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.
With the target set in 1999 of 50% of young people now participating in higher eduction, where next for the UK HE sector and economy?
Dr Stephen Coulter, Head of Industrial Strategy, Skills and Sustainability, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and James Scales, Policy Lead, Skills and Future of Work, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
Your guide to the UCAS Hub
Discover what the Hub has to offer for students exploring their next steps. Shine a light on the future.