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Discover more information about upcoming open days and uni events, how to use them to your advantage, and what you need to prepare.

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.

Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.

You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.

Ideally, you should have any vaccines you have missed before leaving for university or college so you can build up protection before you arrive.

Here's a list of virtual tours and videos from universities and colleges, so you can see what it's like on campus and what facilities are available.

Conservatoire open days are free to attend, and give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available. Find out how to prepare and when the open days are being held.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.

Confused about your options after school, college, or sixth form? Explore the routes available to you, to help you decide what to do next.

David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges (AOC)

Jason Holt, Chief Executive, Holts Group of Companies

Rt Hon. Lord Willetts FRS, President of the Resolution Foundation and Former Minister for Universities and Science.

Nichola Hay MBE, Chair of the Board, Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)

Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer, London Higher

Neil Armstrong and Merelina Sykes, Joint Heads of Student Property at Knight Frank and Richard Smith, CEO at Unite Students

Ben Jordan, Head of Policy at UCAS examines what the Journey to a Million means for supporting disadvantaged students in their progression.

Chris Hale, writing in his former role as Director of Policy, Universities UK (UUK).

Professor Edward Peck CBE, Vice-Chancellor Nottingham Trent University and Department for Education Higher Education Student Support Champion

Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS

If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.