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Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.

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Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.

Here you can check a range of higher education and UCAS terminology.

Your opinion matters. Stay up to date with the latest discussions and actions taken by our groups and forums and find out how to get involved and have your say.

You can help your students stand out with a tailored and succinct personal statement that demonstrates the individual they are.

Postgraduate fees can vary a lot, and funding isn’t always straightforward. Here's the info you need, including funding options, and where to find support.

Find out if you're eligible for the new postgraduate loan, and how to apply.

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We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.

Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.

Here you'll find everything you need to know about writing your personal statement.