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What is Clearing?

Clearing is how unis and colleges fill places they still have on courses - over 30,000 courses in fact. If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply.

What is distance learning?

Distance learning allows you to pursue a degree, by studying in your own time, rather than on campus. Learn more about this alternative, including who offers it, and whether employers recognise it.

What is DSA?

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a grant you don’t need to repay.

What is the Turing Scheme?

The Turing Scheme has been launched to replace the Erasmus+ programme, which the UK is no longer participating in having left the EU.

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 to study

Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.

What your application status means

Here we explain what your status in your application means and what to do next. Scroll down for advice if you change your mind about an offer you've already accepted.

When to apply for student accommodation

When you apply to study at university, you might also need to apply for a place to live if you decide to move away from home. So exactly when do you apply for accommodation at university?

Who to contact

Who to contact for help and advice about your application, and what to do next.

Why are we obsessed with the Journey to a Million applicants?

Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, introduces our collection of essays, created in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the Journey to a Million higher education applicants poses both to the education sector and UK PLC.

Why exhibit with UCAS?

Our events provide education providers, commercial organisations and employers with the opportunity to meet, inspire and connect with potential applicants, parents and advisers early in their decision-making process.

Why UCAS?

If you want to reach students in the UK, there's no one who knows them better.