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2026 cycle toolkit

Everything you need to prepare for the 2026 application cycle – all in one place.

2027 cycle toolkit

Everything you need to prepare for the 2027 application cycle – all in one place.

A student's guide to Glasgow

You may be surprised at the deep and vocal love people have for Glasgow, but linger a while and you will soon understand it is a very 'dear green place'.

Before you apply

Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.

Career Finder

Promote your apprenticeship, internship, placement, and graduate vacancies on ucas.com

Clearing 2015 update

As part of Clearing 2015, we’re launching an additional service to applicants – designed to help those who find themselves without a university or HE college place on A level results day.

Collection Tool – 2026 cycle

UCAS' Collection Tool is your portal to manage and promote your courses to your market all in one place. You can also manage applications by setting vacancy statuses and eligibility criteria.

Drive applications through Clearing

Thousands of ambitious intelligent individuals secure their places through Clearing each year. We’re often their first port-of-call for information and advice. Make the most of our relationships to engage the audiences you need to meet your recruitment goals.

Extra choices

If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it's free!

Finding university accommodation

If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.

Foundation degrees

Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.

Interviews

Before you're offered a place on a teacher training programme, you'll have an interview. Here's what training providers look for and what they may ask.

Midwifery personal statement guide

Tell admissions tutors why you want to become a midwife, your existing insight into the role, and evidence the skills you have that midwives need. Add a bit of personality and you’ll ensure you stand out for a place on a midwifery course.