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Scottish Highers

Facts about Scottish Highers: subjects and grades, who they are for, and what you can do afterwards.

Scottish Vocational Qualifications

Find out what's involved in studying Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), the range of job sectors available, and how long they take to complete.

Student visas and immigration

Find out what you need to do and when to apply for your student visa, as well as how the immigration process works.

Studying in the UK

Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.

Support for international students

What support is available for international students? What organisations exist to help? What will you need to move to the UK? All these questions, and more, are answered here.

Supporting international students

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

Teacher training transition

Here you will find the latest information on the transition work we are doing with the Department for Education.

The dos and don’ts of results day conversations

Results day can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and it's easy to get caught up in the excitement (or disappointment) of the day. Here we'll cover how to handle conversations to ensure better outcomes for you and your child.

The UCAS International Podcast: Moving to the UK

Robbie, along with our guests, discuss essential first steps for international students arriving in the UK, covering immediate priorities like accommodation, bank accounts, and NHS registration.

The UCAS International Podcast: Series Three

This series guides you through the essential decisions and actionable steps for your UK study journey – from discovering opportunities and submitting applications, to moving abroad and establishing yourself in unfamiliar surroundings.

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.