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If you're applying to start university and you're 21+, you're considered a mature student. Your background and experience may be different to those students who apply straight from school or college, so we've got some guidance on how to write your personal statement.

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If you're applying to Welsh course providers, you can choose to complete your application entirely in Welsh.

Thinking about a different approach to getting your degree?

Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Chief Executive Officer, Jisc

Discover how your apprenticeship can earn UCAS Tariff points, helping you access higher education and take the next big step in your career.

The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.

The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Wales.

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

If you’re an EEA or Swiss national who is living and working in England, you could get the same student finance as a UK national. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Dr Katie Petty-Saphon, Chief Executive, Medical Schools Council (MSC)

Choosing what to do after GCSEs can be difficult. Talk through your options with teachers, parents or carers, friends, and careers services.

Versatile training options—online, face-to-face, or personalised—available at a time and place that suits you. Whether you're familiar with UCAS or brand new to our systems, we know how important it is that every teacher and adviser feels confident guiding students through the higher education application process. We have a range of training options to suit you. 

What happens after you've been accepted, and things to think about before you start your studies.

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.

Take a look at how courses are delivered, find out more about conservatoires, and compare them.

We take your security and privacy very seriously, so have put together some guidance on protecting yourself and your personal information online.

An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses. Content provided by Student Finance England.

An overview for those supporting eligible applicants applying to undergraduate courses.