Contextualised admissions – how it works in practice
Helping form a more complete picture of an applicant’s individual characteristics.
Information and advice pages
Contextualised admissions – how it works in practice
Helping form a more complete picture of an applicant’s individual characteristics.
Costs and budgeting in the UK
Understanding your budget as a student will not only help you save money – it’ll help you have the best experience during your time in the UK. Follow this guide to discover the different types of costs you’ll experience as an international student, as well as top tips for making your money go further.
Inspire your students in National Apprenticeship Week 2025
National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect time to highlight a pathway that combines education, experience, and earning – helping students launch their careers with real-world skills.
Student budgeting tips
Find out how to budget and save money while studying, to help your student loan go further.
Career support at university
University is a critical time for developing your future career. As an international student in the UK, you can access a wealth of support from your university and their dedicated careers teams. You’ll be able to get help on everything from improving your job application process, finding work experience while you’re studying, or getting a graduate role in your chosen industry.
How can technology and blended learning support the Journey to a Million?
Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Chief Executive Officer, Jisc
How to choose the right undergraduate course for you
Are you stuck deciding which subject, course type, or uni or college is right for you? Read on for our tips and advice on tackling this big decision.
Medicine 2026 personal statement guide
If you want to join the medical world professionally, you’ll need more than a spoonful of experience and the right dose of research to write the perfect personal statement.
Supporting students with mental health conditions
Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education - ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing. Some students may be hesitant to tell their university, so we've worked with experts (including Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisers' Network (UMHAN)) to explain the process of declaration to your students, and offer practical ways to help them manage the transition to independence. It's good to remember that other personal circumstances can create additional challenges and stress, so making sure students have the right support for their needs will offer them the best start to university.
The UCAS International Podcast: After graduation – visas and working
You have many options for life after graduation, and here we talk through your various options, including what visas you can apply for, how to go about it, and work opportunities such as internships and graduate schemes.
Virtual Work Experiences
Connecting employers and young people through on-demand, immersive work experience programmes
Additional funding
As well as a student loan, there’s other financial support available from a range of sources. Find out more about funding your undergraduate course.
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.
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 to consider when you're researching accommodation
Signing up to any contract can be daunting, especially if it’s for something as important as where you will live. This article covers the top things to consider and look out for when you're searching for rental accommodation in the UK.
Why should I choose the UK for postgraduate studies?
Over 45% of international students in the UK are here to complete a postgraduate degree, because it has some of the world’s top-ranking universities, leading the way in pioneering research and academic studies. This page explains the postgraduate options available, how to apply, and some of the benefits of studying in the UK.
Helping students find worthwhile work experience placements
It’s not always easy to secure work experience placements, but it is worth the effort, and it pays to start from as early as Year 9. Here’s how to ensure their placement is worthwhile, suitable, and gives them something useful to take away at the end.
Improve your competitive strategy
Differentiate your living spaces through smart strategies that give you the competitive edge. We combine extensive data insights and unrivalled student accommodation expertise to help providers connect with the right students.