EXACT
Access the richest and most up-to-date admissions data so you can strengthen your strategic planning and better understand your market - and your competition.
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EXACT
Access the richest and most up-to-date admissions data so you can strengthen your strategic planning and better understand your market - and your competition.
EXACT case study: University of Chester
How the University of Chester uses data to punch above its weight.
Exhibiting at UCAS conferences
Meet the key influencers to the current FE students, bringing your brand values to life.
Filling in your UCAS Undergraduate application
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.
Finding work after you graduate
As an international student, the process of getting work might be different to what you’re used to at home. There are additional rules and limitations that overseas students need to bear in mind to comply with the conditions of your visa while working.
First-generation students
Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives you the right to access information held by public bodies that is not routinely available from other sources. UCAS is subject to Freedom of Information from 1 November 2011, but only in relation to some of its functions.
GCSE choices: Practical ways to guide students
Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.
Geography 2026 personal statement guide
Admissions tutors want to hear about how you personally connect with geography and how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.
Getting ready for UCAS Discovery lesson plan
Download all the materials you need below to deliver the Get ready for UCAS Discovery lesson and prepare your students for your upcoming event.
Getting the most out of a UCAS virtual event
Booked to attend UCAS futures? Here are five top tips to help you get the most out of your experience at our virtual event.
Graduate visa
After you’ve studied in the UK, and achieved a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, you can apply for a graduate visa. Discover what is it, how to apply, what the requirements are, and how long it might take.
Graduates: ten must-dos for work experience
Securing an excellent work experience opportunity alone isn't enough; demonstrating to employers how you squeezed the most from it, counts too. Sheffield Hallam University’s employability adviser Jill Valentine explains how.
HE provider good practice briefing for care experienced students
This is for staff working in universities and colleges. It outlines the common challenges for students who are care experienced (CE) and provides examples of good practice found around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education (HE).
HE provider good practice briefing for estranged students
This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new flag to identify estranged students in the UCAS application for 2023 entry. We have worked with Stand Alone to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
Historical entry grades: Adviser guide
Our course pages now display both the advertised and actual grades of accepted students to help students understand more about the grades universities and colleges have accepted previously. The entry grades data uses up to five years of historical data (2019– 2023 application cycles).
How can continued innovation in higher education help us meet national and international demand?
Dr Anthony Manning, Director and Dean of Global Lifelong Learning, University of Kent.