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There can be a lot to consider when choosing which university or college is right for you.

Write about what fascinates you about humans, and your desire to study our behaviour and biology further at university.

Every year, over 100,000 disabled students (also known as students with special educational needs and disabilities, or SEND for short) apply through UCAS to study at a university or college in the UK – including mental health conditions, learning differences, and long-term health conditions. Students can access a range of support to help them succeed with their studies, day-to-day activities, travel, and lifestyle.

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.

In its latest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, with support from the Carers Trust, uses brand new insight collected from the new set of widening participation questions on the UCAS application to examine the educational experiences of young adult carers.

Applying to study in the UK? Here's some tips for how to write your personal statement if you're an international student.

Facts about supported internships: who's eligible, how the study programme works, and who to contact for more information.

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.

Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester 

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.

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

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.

Find out if you're eligible to receive a Childcare Grant (CCG), and how to apply for it. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Resources to help you help your students search for courses and decide what to do, including lesson plans, and websites and services for schools.

Helping form a more complete picture of an applicant’s individual characteristics.

This guide was created by Lead Scotland, a charity providing support for disabled people to learn.

Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.

These useful resources have lots of expert advice for disabled students, to help you get the support you need to succeed in your higher education journey.

Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.