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Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation

Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.

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

Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE

Here are some of the best reasons for you to study in the UK.

An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses. Content provided by Student Finance England.

From September 2026 onwards, Level 3 and SCQF Level 6 apprenticeships will be included in the UCAS Tariff, enhancing pathways and progression to higher education.

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

If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.

Write a healthy personal statement about your passion for biomedical sciences, your existing knowledge of the subject, and why you wish to study it.

The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.

Help Year 12 and Year 13 students think about higher education choices, including university or apprenticeships, with this useful presentation.

Unsure on what to study but know you want to continue your education further? Have a look at what options are available to you before panicking further...

UCAS takes pride in the quality, trustworthiness, and value of the analysis and statistics it publishes about higher education (HE). Adherence on a voluntary basis to the Code of Practice for Statistics allows us to evidence and demonstrate these aspects of our work.

Some students face additional challenges during their education which may impact their results. Universities recognise these challenges, and can make adjustments through ‘contextual admissions’. Find out more about what this is, who is eligible, and how you qualify.

Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.

Every year, over 100,000 disabled students apply through UCAS to study at a university or college in the UK – including mental health conditions, learning differences, and long-term health conditions. Students can access a range of support to help them succeed with their studies, day-to-day activities, travel, and lifestyle.

The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) scheme aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies.

The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.

Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.