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Here are some of the best reasons for you to study in the UK.

View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.

Our course pages now display both the advertised and actual grades of accepted students to help students understand more about the grades universities and colleges have accepted previously. The entry grades data uses up to five years of historical data (2019– 2023 application cycles).

Learn how to support your mental health through stressful periods like exams.

Discover how to sign up to upcoming webinars, and play back the ones you missed.

Geography admissions tutors don't just want to hear about your academics, but also how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.

What should you write in a law personal statement? From wider reading to spot-on spelling and grammar, you'll need a personal statement that makes a convincing case. We asked admissions tutors to share their top dos and don’ts.

Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But it can be hard to get started, which is where the personal statement builder can really help.

There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.

Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, University Alliance

Rt. Hon Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, examines what increased competition means for student progression in England.

Alison Train, Assistant Director, Lothians Equal Access Programme for Schools (LEAPS) examines what the Journey to a Million means for widening access in Scotland?

If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.

We spoke to Hannah Rashidi, a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice at BT who knew she wanted to do an apprenticeship since secondary school. Here, she talks about how she made the decision, making friends, and her advice to future apprentices.