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Becoming a UCAS centre

Schools, colleges, advisers or agents can become registered UCAS centres and get unique access to their students' higher education applications.

Changing or leaving your course

If you decide you no longer want to study, or you’d like to transfer to a new university or course, there’s a lot to consider.

Choosing a postgraduate course

Find out about different postgraduate course types and subject areas, then search for a course using our course search tool.

Comparing undergraduate courses and unis

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.

Displaced students

If you're applying to higher education as a refugee, asylum seeker or with an insecure immigration status, there may be support available to help you. This page has been created in collaboration with Refugee Education UK, STAR Network and We Belong.

English Language Tests (ELTs)

If you’re thinking about studying at a university in the UK, you’ll need to demonstrate that you’ve got the necessary level of English language proficiency. The level that you’ll need varies from university to university, and even from course to course within the same university.

Entry requirements for UK courses

Entry requirements are formal criteria which you must meet to be considered for a university course. Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements for their courses, to ensure you have the right skills and knowledge to successfully complete the course.

FAQs for international students

Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.

Fees and funding for distance learning

Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.