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Once you make the move to university and get through the first-day unknowns and excitement, students often focus on settling into their new surroundings and getting to know the people they’re sharing accommodation with.

If you’re studying at home, try these tips and hacks to stay focused and productive, as well as maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Our eleventh annual report offers unique exploration into current freshers’ behaviours from across the UK.

In this section are a number of UCAS responses and comments in relation to relevant consultations and other key publications. Click on each consultation to view and download the details.

Psychometric tests are becoming an essential part of the recruitment process for many employers. Whether you're applying for a job or an apprenticeship, these tests help assess your suitability for the role. This guide aims to answer your questions and provide tips on how to excel in these tests.

Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.

Find out more about the hours you could be working as an apprentice and how long your apprenticeship might take to complete.

Employers are often looking for grads with at least a 2:1 under their belt. But it’s not just good marks they’re looking for when sifting through job applications.

Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, University Alliance

Rt Hon. Lord Willetts FRS, President of the Resolution Foundation and Former Minister for Universities and Science.

Nichola Hay MBE, Chair of the Board, Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)

Chris Hale, writing in his former role as Director of Policy, Universities UK (UUK).

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

Find out the key info about apprenticeships, including what they are, how they work, and more.

If you want to study in the UK and English isn’t your first language, you may be required to take an English language test. Here's how to prepare and excel in meeting UK university entry requirements.

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

Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE