The application process for mature students
We have a wealth of resources to help ease any worries or concerns you may have about the application process.
Information and advice pages
The application process for mature students
We have a wealth of resources to help ease any worries or concerns you may have about the application process.
The difference between school and university or college
Leaving school and going to university or college can feel like a big leap; you’ll be expected to be more independent, juggle deadlines and do lots of self-directed study.
The new personal statement for 2026 entry
Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.
The practical next steps after your child accepts a university place
The hard work has paid off, results are in the bag, and your child has secured a place. Now what?
The pros and cons of university
Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.
The results process
What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application.
The UCAS Careers Quiz – personalised career matches
Using the power of real-world data, personality profiling and labour market information our new Careers Quiz matches your students to their best suited career options. And most importantly, we tell them which higher education courses others have studied to get them there.
The UCAS Conservatoires application process
Everything you and your child needs to know is explained step-by-step, but here we’ll highlight the most important things to consider.
The UCAS International Podcast
Join us for a series of discussions about the international student experience in the UK. Find out why current students chose the UK, how to budget effectively, and essential information on student life, future opportunities, and post-graduation options.
The UCAS International Podcast: International alumni – opportunities and options
In this episode we focus on international alumni, discussing your post-graduation options, what the pros and cons are of each pathway, and where you can go for support.
The UCAS International Podcast: Scholarships and budgeting
This episode features Catriona McCarthy and Arya Nur Güneş discussing something all students, international or otherwise, worry about – finance. Find out how to budget effectively, the extra payments and outgoing international students face, as well as a brief overview of scholarships and how to find them.
The UCAS International Podcast: Student life in the UK
Robbie and our guests discuss everything about life in the UK from an international student perspective. Joined by current students, we touch on the application process and what you need to prepare, as well as looking at accommodation options and the intricacies of student life, such as how to integrate and what's available to help.
The UCAS Student Panel
Get involved, make an impact, and shape the future of student life. By joining the UCAS Student Panel, you’ll have the chance to share your experiences and opinions to help improve the journey for students like you.
The UCAS widget
Host the UCAS widget on your school/college website or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), to link students and their parents to important UCAS info.
The ultimate UCAS Discovery checklist
Make sure you’re ready to get the most out of UCAS Discovery with our ultimate checklist.
Therapeutic radiographer
Therapeutic radiographers play a crucial part in fighting cancer and supporting patients on their road to recovery.