Entry requirements and alternatives to A levels
A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.
Information and advice pages
Entry requirements and alternatives to A levels
A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.
Events Calendar 2025
UCAS provides regional events for hundreds of universities, employers, and brands to connect face-to-face with thousands of young people actively seeking future options.
Exhibiting at Create Your Future
Our subject-specific flagship event, Create Your Future, is an unmissable opportunity to meet students suitable for your creative courses, apprenticeships, and other services.
Exhibiting at UCAS conferences
Meet the key influencers to the current FE students, bringing your brand values to life.
Exhibitor Frequently Asked Questions
We hope the answers to your questions are below but if you need to get in contact please email eventssales@ucas.ac.uk
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.
Financial support for students not supported by their parents (estranged)
A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.
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.
Funding
Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.
Funding for estranged students in Scotland
Find out what support and funding is available to estranged students in Scotland.
Gap years
Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here.
GCSE choices: Practical ways to guide students
Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.
Get results day ready this summer
Results day can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Here's everything you need to prepare for results day and Clearing.
Getting started
Thinking about options after GCSEs or Nationals? Find ideas to help you start your job or career plan.