Studying in Welsh
Studying higher education in Welsh can offer lots of career options – not just in Wales but further afield too. Find out more.
Information and advice pages
Studying in Welsh
Studying higher education in Welsh can offer lots of career options – not just in Wales but further afield too. Find out more.
Studying outside of the UK
What's studying outside the UK like? What are your options? Find out all the information you need to help you decide if it's for you.
Studying outside of the UK: Consider your options
Studying in another country offers a different way of learning – giving you exciting new cultural experiences and opportunities to develop and grow. Is it right for you? Consider your options and find out.
Subject tasters
Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities
Support for disabled people taking apprenticeships
Being disabled shouldn’t limit your job or study choice, and apprenticeships can be a great route for you to get into your chosen career.
Support for mature students
Make sure you're best prepared to start your studies by making the most of the support available to you.
Support you can get in student accommodation
Studying a subject at university level and living in student accommodation might be two brand new experiences for you. Here’s an idea of the support that will be available in your student halls or shared house.
Supported internships
Facts about supported internships: who's eligible, how the study programme works, and who to contact for more information.
Supporting care experienced students
Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support to help them access higher education. Here are some practical ways you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next steps.
Supporting children from UK Armed Forces families (Service children)
If a student's parent(s) or carer(s) is serving as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or has done so in the past, their experience of going to university may be different to their non-Service peers. This guide explains how you can practically support Service children along their journey to higher education.
Supporting disabled students
More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.
Supporting displaced students (refugees, asylum seekers, and those with insecure immigration statuses)
Knowing how to support displaced students can be challenging, especially if their immigration status is insecure or due to change. We have worked with expert organisations to clarify practical ways you can support displaced students' aspirations for higher education.
Supporting international students
We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.
Supporting students experiencing parental estrangement
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.
Supporting students with caring responsibilities
A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.
Supporting students with EAL: Careers ideas and activities
Students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) can face obstacles centred around communication and cultural differences. Find practical tips and activities to help engage them with their future.