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UK universities provide their students with a wide range of support before, during, and after they've completed their studies.

Find out how you can best support your child as they transition to university or college and discover their independence.

These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group at 132 larger universities.

These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group at 133 larger universities.

These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group, at 132 larger universities.

University isn’t just about work, even at a place like Oxford.

If you’re a disabled student or have different learning needs, and are thinking about your university accommodation options, there are a few things you’ll want to consider.

Some universities require you to sit an admissions test as part of the application process – discover the different types of assessment here.

For some students, their individual circumstances can have a significant impact on their decision to go to university or college – and on their experience when they are there.

An open day is the best way to get a real taste of university life and one step closer to finding your ideal course and uni. Here’s everything you need to know to plan and get the most out of your visit.

If you're undecided about uni or your plans have changed, there are other options after secondary education, such as apprenticeships, gap years, overseas study, and more. This page explains university alternatives.

Amy Rothero has completed a Level 3 rugby development apprenticeship at the Welsh Rugby Union. Following her experience, Amy decided to go on to study a degree in sport management at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Amy Lauder is in her third year of a four-year Level 6 graduate apprenticeship with aerospace company Leonardo. She will qualify with a BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design and Manufacture from the University of Strathclyde.

Write about what fascinates you about humans, and your desire to study our behaviour and biology further at university.

If you can't visit them in person, you might be able to attend a virtual open day at a university or college.