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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

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

These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group for over 130 larger universities.

Undergraduate degree courses offer many benefits. Find out about university courses and get started with help from UCAS.

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.

Finding somewhere you'll be happy to live is an important part of uni life.

How much are tuition fees and how are you going to pay for them? Find out how to fund your studies and how to apply here.

Clearing remains a crucial route into higher education, helping students secure a place that aligns with their aspirations. To better understand the motivations, behaviours, and experiences of applicants using this pathway, we’ve gathered insights from the 2024 Clearing Student Survey.

Discover how your apprenticeship can earn UCAS Tariff points, helping you access higher education and take the next big step in your career.