Types of undergraduate offers
Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.
Information and advice pages
Types of undergraduate offers
Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.
UCAS Parents' Podcast
Listen to our live studio podcasts covering everything parents need to know about education and careers, from university applications to the skills shaping the jobs of tomorrow. Get expert advice to help guide your child’s future.
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 analysis notes
In our series of Analysis notes, we take a look at specific HE admissions topics such as free school meal status and A level achievement.
UCAS' additional services
UCAS isn’t just an application – there are additional services you can sign up for to help you secure a place, and prepare for student life.
UCAS\Discovery Adviser booking guide
Use this guide to help you manage your group booking(s) for UCAS exhibitions.
Unexpected grades
If you received grades this year and they aren’t what you had hoped for, don’t worry – there are plenty of options available to you.
Universities and colleges
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.
University 101: A parent’s guide to university and college terms
If you're getting bogged down in all the university lingo, this guide should help you get to grips with what all the terms mean.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for supporting disadvantaged students in their progression?
Ben Jordan, Head of Policy at UCAS examines what the Journey to a Million means for supporting disadvantaged students in their progression.
What is UCAS?
UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.