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If you're unfamiliar with the UCAS application but helping someone apply to university or college, our step-by-step guides will help.

If you're a family member of a migrant worker, here's the student finance available to you, and how you can apply. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Are you the parent or partner of someone applying for student finance? Here's everything you need to know. Content provided by Student Finance England.

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

Visas and English language tests are required for many international applications. Find out what you need to do, and when to apply for yours.

Providing the opportunity for students to try before they apply

Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities

Students who have served in the UK Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to higher education. We have worked with the Ministry of Defence and experts at the University of South Wales to offer practical ways to help them explore their options and prepare for their next step.

If you’re considering teaching in a UK state school, you’ll need to have a degree, and a recognised teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK are broadly similar, providing a combination of academic study and time in school, as you learn about key teaching methods. The routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where in the UK you plan to train, and ultimately, teach. You can apply through UCAS for the main postgraduate and undergraduate teacher training programmes in Wales and Scotland. For programmes in England, use the DfE's 'Apply for teacher training' service.

Find out about the routes and entry requirements for teacher teaching, eligibility, fees, and funding in Scotland. We also guide you through the application process, and explain what happens after you apply.

Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.

You have many options for life after graduation, and here we talk through your various options, including what visas you can apply for, how to go about it, and work opportunities such as internships and graduate schemes.

Read our tips for international applicants, about choosing a course and university, how to apply, visas, student finance, and where to get help and support.

We were delighted to host our first ever apprenticeships event for employers at ExCel London – thanks to everyone who joined us. Here’s a selection of highlights and the presentations to download. It was great to talk about the work we’re doing with the Department for Education and our vision to become the go-to place to discover, decide and apply for apprenticeships.

UK conservatoires are excellent places for international students to get high quality training in music, dance, drama, or musical theatre. You can do all your research and apply for courses online.

Practical advice to help you support your child through the application cycle, as they research and apply to conservatoires.

How to choose a conservatoire course and when to apply. Courses are available in music, dance, acting, and musical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.

How much are tuition fees and how are you going to pay for them? Find out how to fund your studies and how to apply here.