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Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.

Your guide to the UCAS Hub

Discover what the Hub has to offer for students exploring their next steps. Shine a light on the future.

HE provider good practice briefing for students in receipt of free school meals (FSM)

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who have been in receipt of free school meals (FSM). Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

HE provider good practice briefing for students with parenting responsibilities

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

International Admissions Development Group

UCAS is committed to investing significant people, time, and money across 2024 and 2025 to international developments. This Group will play a key role in ensuring providers' priorities are understood and met.

Supporting care experienced students

Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support with going to university. Here are some practical ways in which you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next step, which we have developed with experts such as the Care Leavers' Covenant, Become, the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) and Who Cares? Scotland.