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In this episode, we explore what makes UK universities unique, from institution types and regional differences to academic expectations and grading systems.

Pat Carvalho, Principal, Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET).

Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation

Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.

Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE

Going to uni is a great way to expand your knowledge, meet new people, and enjoy new experiences. Find out what it's all about, and decide if it's right for you.

The UCAS End of Cycle Report 2017 is the first national overview of demand for, and acceptances to, UK higher education (HE) for the 2017 admissions cycle.

The UCAS End of Cycle Report 2018 is the first national overview of demand for, and acceptances to, undergraduate UK higher education (HE) for the 2018 admissions cycle.

The UCAS End of Cycle Report 2019 is the first national overview of demand for, and acceptances to, undergraduate UK higher education (HE) for the 2019 admissions cycle.

Every year, UCAS supports 1.5 million students to explore entering higher education, employment and apprenticeships.

For disabled students and those with special educational needs, there may be additional factors to take into account as they plan their future career pathways.

UCAS, in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, is grateful for the input from a range of stakeholders and partners across the UK education and skills sectors, whose individual voices have created this essay collection. The opinions expressed in individual essays are the authors’ own, and do not reflect the views of UCAS. The purpose of this release is to stimulate debate.

The fair admissions code of practice demonstrates the higher education sector’s commitment to fair and transparent admissions practices.

An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses.

From September 2026 onwards, Level 3 and SCQF Level 6 apprenticeships will be included in the UCAS Tariff, enhancing pathways and progression to higher education.

In July 2021 UCAS launched a consultation into a number of proposals relating to the information we make available about qualifications and their use in progression to higher education. The scope of this consultation included the current Tariff (but not the methodology behind the calculation of Tariff points) and Qualification Information Profiles.

Here you’ll find everything you need to know about making an application to a university or college higher education course as a student not supported by either of their parents (known as 'estranged').

Find out about Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK. They're broadly similar, but the routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where you plan to train and teach.

Help Year 12 and Year 13 students think about higher education choices, including university or apprenticeships, with this useful presentation.

Unsure on what to study but know you want to continue your education further? Have a look at what options are available to you before panicking further...