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Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.

Young people who are considering higher education but do not have support from either of their parents due to a breakdown in their relationship (also known as being ‘estranged’) may encounter challenges in their journey. Here we outline the ways in which you can help students in at each stage and explain what support they may be able to access.

Technical notes accompanying the 2016 end of cycle data resources.

Technical notes accompanying the 2017 end of cycle data resources.

Technical notes accompanying the 2018 end of cycle data resources.

The consultation on the operation of the UCAS undergraduate admissions cycle – covering dates, deadlines, and choices – is now open. We invite you to take part and submit your response by 18:00 (UK time) on 22 April 2026.

Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.

UKPASS is a service provided and operated by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Reach your future students and recruitment goals. Connect with the right audience through data insights and precisely targeted campaigns. We understand who students are, what’s driving their application decisions and how you can find the ones who'll most likely enjoy your courses. No other organisation can offer you that.

Dr Lisa Morrison Coulthard, Research Director: Optimal Pathways Development, National Foundation for Education Research (NFER)

Kieron Broadhead, Senior Executive Director, Students and Infrastructure, and Deputy Vice-President (Operations), University of Southampton

Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.