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Subject tasters

Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities

Supporting international students

We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.

Teachers and advisers

Information and resources for teachers to help students choose their post-16 education and training.

Things to consider when choosing a UK university

Choosing to study in the UK as an international student can be a big decision, but how do you choose the right university? There are many ways to learn which university is best, even when living in a different country.

UCAS generic terms of service

We have published specific terms and conditions that apply to specific services. Those specific terms and conditions will always apply, where relevant. These are the terms and conditions on which we supply “products” to you, whether these are services such as consultancy and insights, reports or digital content, for which we have not published specific terms and conditions elsewhere.

Volunteering

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.

What is university like?

Wondering what it’s really like to study at university? From taster days to student experiences and sample lectures, find out how you can get a flavour of university life – and if it’s the right next step for you.

When to apply for student accommodation

When you apply to study at university, you might also need to apply for a place to live if you decide to move away from home. So exactly when do you apply for accommodation at university?