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The following guidance is for completing undergraduate references for applicants who are linked to a UCAS registered centre.

Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.

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.

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

In our series of Analysis notes, we take a look at specific HE admissions topics such as free school meal status and A level achievement.

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

UCAS isn’t just an application – there are additional services you can sign up for to help you secure a place, and prepare for student life.

If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.