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Supporting Professionalism in Admissions (SPA) was an independent and objective voice on UK higher education admissions to promote professionalism, fair admissions, and access to higher education.

Students from Ireland

Discover everything you need to know, including planning, or thinking about, coming to the UK to study. You can find important, practical, and specific advice to help you make more informed decisions about your next steps.

Students with imprisoned parents

Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. If you choose to disclose that you are a student with an imprisoned parent it will not negatively impact your application – it gives context to your circumstances.

Supporting international students

We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.

The UCAS International Podcast: Across the Nations

The UK is made up of four distinct nations, each with its own character, culture, and higher education landscape. In this sub-series, we take each one in turn and what sets them apart from one another.

The UCAS International Podcast: Clearing and Extra

What is Clearing and Extra? How does it work, and can it help you? In this episode, Robbie and our guests discuss how to make the most out of your five options, how to navigate Clearing successfully, and what Extra means.