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Everything you need to prepare for the 2026 application cycle – all in one place.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.

Discover the different types of events, when and where they are, and how to prepare for them.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

John Cope, Executive Director of Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS

In July 2021 UCAS launched a consultation into a number of proposals relating to the information we make available about qualifications and their use in progression to higher education. The scope of this consultation included the current Tariff (but not the methodology behind the calculation of Tariff points) and Qualification Information Profiles.

UCAS Undergraduate statistical releases provide core numbers on applications at scheduled points in the current application cycle.

Corporate information and press

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.

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

NHS develops detailed insights into nursing candidates with UCAS, to inform a comprehensive campaign speaking to the next generation of nurses

For the 2026 cycle, we are introducing a new Tariff points structure that now includes Level 3 apprenticeships alongside A-levels, T Levels, and other post-16 qualifications. These changes aim to support apprentices' progression to higher education by creating a unified system that helps universities and colleges evaluate apprenticeship qualifications against traditional academic routes. This guide provides an overview of the recent changes, including the new calculation method, key points for providers, and the impact on apprenticeship pathways into higher education.

These data cover applications, offers, and placed applicants by sex, area background, and ethnic group for over 130 larger universities.

Andy Durman, Executive Vice President of Global Business Unit, Lightcast

Our products and services help you manage the application journey, navigate change, and overcome challenges. Connect and engage students at every stage of their journey and achieve your strategic goals with our paid-for products and services, as well as those included in your capitation fee.

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