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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.

Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.

Technical notes accompanying the 2018 end of cycle data resources.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

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.

What have students been doing across ucas.com?

Use this guide to help you manage your group booking(s) for UCAS exhibitions.

UKPASS is a service provided and operated by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.

Reach your future students and recruitment goals. Connect with the right audience through data insights and precisely targeted campaigns. We understand who students are, what’s driving their application decisions and how you can find the ones who'll most likely enjoy your courses. No other organisation can offer you that.

Discover more information about upcoming open days and uni events, how to use them to your advantage, and what you need to prepare.

From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.

Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.

You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.

Ideally, you should have any vaccines you have missed before leaving for university or college so you can build up protection before you arrive.