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If you're getting bogged down in all the university lingo, this guide should help you get to grips with what all the terms mean.

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.

Save yourself time and effort by using your UCAS status codes when opening a bank account. These codes allow a number of banks to confirm your eligibility for their student accounts. 

The competition is tough for aspiring vets – so along with good grades, you'll need an impressive personal statement that sets you apart from the crowd.

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.

Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.

Conservatoire open days give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available.

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

After GCSEs or National 5s, you could continue studying subjects you like, take vocational qualifications, an apprenticeship, or work or volunteer and study part-time.

Andy Durman, Executive Vice President of Global Business Unit, Lightcast

Employers are often looking for grads with at least a 2:1 under their belt. But it’s not just good marks they’re looking for when sifting through job applications.

Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester 

Mike Nicholson, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Participation, University of Cambridge.

Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, University Alliance

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

Jason Holt, Chief Executive, Holts Group of Companies