Businesses, employers and higher education providers
As the gateway to higher education in the UK, we have unrivalled data, insight and trusted channels to reach students. Here's how you can reach them too.
Information and advice pages
Businesses, employers and higher education providers
As the gateway to higher education in the UK, we have unrivalled data, insight and trusted channels to reach students. Here's how you can reach them too.
Contextual admissions
Some students face additional challenges during their education which may impact their results. Universities recognise these challenges, and can make adjustments through ‘contextual admissions’. Find out more about what this is, who is eligible, and how you qualify.
Criminal convictions good practice for HE providers
Check out our good practice resources, to support you with changes to the criminal conviction question in the application.
Digital ID Service (DIDS)
Prove you’re helping to prevent bank fraud with applicant status checks powered by our unrivalled data.
Engage students with important messaging
We can help government agencies get important messaging noticed by millions of students and graduates each year. From broadening awareness of specific campaigns to targeting specialist student groups, our unrivalled data and targeted campaigns can help you engage who the right people.
Fair access snapshots
UCAS’ fair access snapshots offer an at-a-glance overview of the new widening access and participation data gathered in the 2023 cycle.
Funding
Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.
How to become a social worker
Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.
How you can help
Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.
Mature conservatoire students
Every year, thousands of adults go into higher education and many study at a conservatoire. It's a great chance to develop skills and career options.
Next Steps: What is the experience of students from a care background in education? report
In its newest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, in partnership with the Unite Foundation, examines the educational experiences of students from a care background.
Our products and services
Our range of products and services for providers can help you to connect with applicants, inform your student recruitment activity and ensure a smooth admissions cycle.
Personal statements for 2026 entry onwards
For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can support students.
Progression pathways
Watch our videos to find out about the new and non-traditional qualifications an increasing number of students are using to enter higher education.
Sponsor our high impact reports
We provide valuable sector insight into university choices, freshers' behaviour, student mental health, disabled students, care-experienced students, young adult carers, international students, LGBTQ+ and much more. You can join the conversation.