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UCAS terms explained

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 Undergraduate analysis notes

In our series of Analysis notes, we take a look at specific HE admissions topics such as free school meal status and A level achievement.

UCAS' additional services

UCAS isn’t just an application – there are additional services you can sign up for to help you secure a place, and prepare for student life.

UKPASS privacy policy

UKPASS is a service provided and operated by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Undergraduate: Care experienced students

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

Understand your customers

With deep-dive data and insights into student volumes, demographics, behaviours and decisions, get tangible evidence to inform your strategies.

Unexpected grades

If you received grades this year and they aren’t what you had hoped for, don’t worry – there are plenty of options available to you.

University events for school and college students

From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.