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The personal statement is your chance to describe your ambitions, skills, and experience to uni admissions staff – find out what to write, and how to write it.

Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?

Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?

The personal statement is your opportunity to let training providers know about your qualities, skills and expertise, and why you want to teach.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.

Your personal statement is your chance to tell admissions staff why you’re suitable to study at their uni or college. Our guidelines will help you get started.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write a reference for a UCAS Undergraduate applicant.

Stand out from the crowd by showcasing your expertise and passion for your subject.

Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS

We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.

Tom Ashworth is an apprentice supervisor at Tony Gee, a civil engineering consultancy company that design structures for all environments, from large bridges to the lifting rig for the London Eye, and the largest land-based crane in the world.

Differentiate your living spaces through smart strategies that give you the competitive edge. We combine extensive data insights and unrivalled student accommodation expertise to help providers connect with the right students.

Make full use of everything we offer to recruit students this cycle. Compare yourself to competitors and the sector as a whole, identify and understand untapped prospects, and even benchmark the diversity of your applicant pool against your chosen institutions. Many products and services are included in your capitation fee.

National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect time to highlight a pathway that combines education, experience, and earning – helping students launch their careers with real-world skills.

Over 500,000 international students study in the UK every year. Find out about the benefits of UK study, how to apply, and how to get a visa.

Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.

It's a good idea to talk about your higher education options in person. Go to a course provider open day to explore the campus and get insights from staff and students – or take a virtual tour. We also recommend you go to UK events or one of the British Council events around the world. You'll find lots of helpful advice, and can ask any questions you may have.

Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.