UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
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UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
UCAS Undergraduate end of cycle data resources 2016 – 2018
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
UCAS Undergraduate end of cycle data resources 2025
Our detailed data resources for the end of the 2025 application cycle.
UCAS Undergraduate end of cycle data resources 2024
Our detailed data resources for the end of the 2024 application cycle.
UCAS Undergraduate end of cycle data resources 2023
Our detailed data resources for the end of the 2023 application cycle.
UCAS Undergraduate end of cycle data resources 2022
Our detailed data resources for the end of the 2022 application cycle.
UCAS Undergraduate sector-level end of cycle data resources 2021
Our detailed sector-level data resources for the end of the 2021 application cycle.
UCAS Undergraduate sector-level end of cycle data resources 2020
Our detailed sector-level data resources for the end of the 2020 application cycle.
UCAS Undergraduate sector-level end of cycle data resources 2019
Our detailed sector-level data resources for the end of the 2019 application cycle.
UCAS' responses to consultations
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.
Becoming a teacher in the UK
Find out about Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK. They're broadly similar, but the routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where you plan to train and teach.
What will an increase in demand mean for smaller and specialist higher education institutions?
Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE
Funding
Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.
Supporting care experienced students
Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support to help them access higher education. Here are some practical ways you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next steps.
Scotland and Wales: What happens next?
Here you’ll find out more about understanding your training providers’ decisions and replying to your offers.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the supply of apprenticeship opportunities?
Andy Forbes, Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS
Training to support you
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.