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Displaced students

If you're applying to higher education as a refugee, asylum seeker or with an insecure immigration status, there may be support available to help you. This page has been created in collaboration with Refugee Education UK, STAR Network and We Belong.

Document Management - provider guidance

Applicants will be able to upload supporting information to their application using Document Management. Learn more about how this works and the type of documents that are accepted.

Enhanced Provider Pages

Engage applicants and pre-applicants with rich provider content that's presented to them from the earliest stages of their research, boosting brand awareness and securing lead gen data.

Entry requirements

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

Entry requirements for UK courses

Entry requirements are formal criteria which you must meet to be considered for a university course. Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements for their courses, to ensure you have the right skills and knowledge to successfully complete the course.

Events calendar 2026

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.

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Exhibiting at UCAS Conferences

Connect with key influencers and those who guide students choices, whilst showcasing your provider or organisation’s commitment to education and opportunity.

Fees and funding for distance learning

Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.

Filling in your UCAS application

Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.

Find career ideas

Find career ideas by exploring different jobs, taking our career quiz, or looking at volunteering, apprenticeships, or starting your own business.

Finding university accommodation

If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.

Five ways to save money at university

Check out five easy and practical ways to save money while studying at university in the UK. The good news is that, as a student, there are lots of ways to save money – here's five tips to get you started.

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.