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If you are supporting a young person’s Personal Education Plan (PEP), this guide suggests professional actions as they make their career and education choices – from Year 8 through to post-16 study. Content provided by Virtual School Sheffield.

Choosing to study in the UK as an international student can be a big decision, but how do you choose the right university? There are many ways to learn which university is best, even when living in a different country.

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.

Here's a list of virtual tours and videos from universities and colleges, so you can see what it's like on campus and what facilities are available.

Things to consider when choosing a university for postgraduate study include the size, location, reputation, rankings, and more.

With so many courses, and many similar ones available, it's important that you find out more about the course and the university or college before you start to shortlist your options.

Student accommodation ranges from halls to privately rented flats and houses, but how do you find it, and what do you need to consider?

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

Young people who are considering higher education but do not have support from either of their parents due to a breakdown in their relationship (also known as being ‘estranged’) may encounter challenges in their journey. Here we outline the ways in which you can help students in at each stage and explain what support they may be able to access.

Here we explain what the Teaching Excellence Framework is and how it might help you make the right choices on your application.

Facts about A levels: recent changes, subjects and grades, who they are for and what you can do afterwards.

There is truly something for everyone in this little vintage city with a modern attitude.

Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.

Open days are a valuable way of finding out about a university or college first-hand. It's worth doing some preparation in advance and planning your visit – we’ve put together a checklist to help you get started.

Sports scholarships, grants, and bursaries can open up a wealth of resources to promising student athletes, as well as a financial top-up. Learn more about how you can get a sports scholarship.

Facts about Scottish Highers: subjects and grades, who they are for, and what you can do afterwards.

Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.

Mike Nicholson, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Participation, University of Cambridge.