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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.

Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.

Here you’ll find more information about UCAS Conservatoires, who can join the scheme, and how to do this.

All the info you need about changes we're making to 2024 undergraduate applications.

The key dates you need for applications, to help your child keep their application on track.

Assemble answers that are personal, relevant, and reflective if you want to produce the perfect manufacturing engineering personal statement.

Materials scientists and engineers are innovators and thinkers, so show admissions tutors you’ve got the right aptitude and passion to explore this subject at degree level.

Regardless of the subset of maths you love, demonstrating your motivation and enthusiasm for the subject is key to an impressive maths and statistics personal statement.

Every year, thousands of adults go into higher education and many study at a conservatoire. It's a great chance to develop skills and career options.

Engineer a personal statement that’s well designed, suits its purpose, and tells admissions tutors something about you as a prospective mechanical engineering student.

Whether you’re obsessed with the cinematography of Wes Anderson or you’re a CapCut creative, get across your interest, enthusiasm, and existing experience for a compelling media studies statement.

Find out what to do next if you’re not holding any conservatoire offers.

Who should be your referee, and what do they have to do? Find out more about references for conservatoire applications.

UCAS is more than just an undergraduate admissions portal. We offer several services for different audiences, and those who want to reach them.

No need for an emergency response – take your time to draft a considered and relevant personal statement that tells admissions tutors something unique about you.

We asked admissions tutors to share their dos and don’ts for writing a strong and engaging computer science personal statement. Here's what they told us:

Are you writing a personal statement for drama? Here's how to make sure that your enthusiasm for drama extends beyond the curriculum.

Writing a personal statement for history? We asked admissions tutors what they're looking for – and it's all down to demonstrating your interest over and above the syllabus.