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Choosing where to study or train

After GCSEs/National 5s, you could stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a further education (FE) college, or join a work-based training provider.

Clearing Plus

Clearing Plus matches students to their most suited Clearing courses. It's your chance to stand out, cutting through the noise - and it's all available as part of your capitation fee.

Comparing undergraduate courses and unis

With so many courses, and many similar ones available, it's important that you find out more about the course and the university or college before you start to shortlist your options.

CV and application support

Applying for a role can be daunting, but with the UCAS CV Builder and our support services on hand, we can help to make this part of your journey a little easier.

Data solutions

Explore how UCAS’ data-driven insights can help solve the higher education challenges your organisation is facing.

Developing your skills as an adviser

Whether you are a careers adviser, or a teacher supporting students, you'll need to continually reflect on your careers practice to keep improving the value of what you do. We can help with some of this...

Disabled students: Preparing for open days and visits

Open days are a valuable way of finding out about a university or college first-hand – you can tour the facilities, speak to staff and current students, and really get a feel for whether you would like to study there.

Discovery Events Headline Sponsorship

As headline sponsor of our Discovery events portfolio, your organisation can be at the front of the minds of the hundreds of thousands of young people we reach during their journey to higher education.

FAQs for international students

Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.

Finding university accommodation

If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.

First-generation students

Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.