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In this section are a number of UCAS responses and comments in relation to relevant consultations and other key publications. Click on each consultation to view and download the details.

Applicants applying direct to Clearing for 2026 entry after 30 June or all students for 2027 entry will be able to upload supporting information to their application using Document Management. Learn more about how this works and the type of documents that are accepted.

Discover how distance learning works if you’re studying a degree remotely, from applying to teaching and exams. Plus, see what support is available from tutors and other students.

Find out what you need to do and when to apply for your student visa, as well as how the immigration process works.

Applicants applying direct to Clearing for 2026 entry after 30 June or all students for 2027 entry will be able to upload documents to their application. Find out more about how this works, what you'll be able to see as advisers, and what documents are accepted.

If you're applying for university or college to start your studies in the 2027 cycle, or are applying in the 2026 cycle after 30 June, find out more about uploading documents to your application.

Knowing how to support displaced students can be challenging, especially if their immigration status is insecure or due to change. We have worked with expert organisations to clarify practical ways you can support displaced students' aspirations for higher education.

Nichola Hay MBE, Chair of the Board, Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)

Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer, London Higher

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to be a referee for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.

Whatever job or course you're aiming for, find out about the different post-16 qualifications you can take to get you there.

Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.

Use your writing skills in your personal statement to highlight your passion for human language and communication in all its forms.

Whether you’re a fan of Chloe Gong, Cormac McCarthy, or Sally Rooney, get across your love of English literature and your passion for creative writing in a clear and concise personal statement.

Help with writing your personal statement for further education courses – what to include about yourself, and some dos and don’ts on how to write it.

Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.

Discover any information you might need to succeed in applying to UK institutions as an international student. Find advice on visas, English language skills, why you should study in the UK and what your qualifications will mean.

Schools, colleges, advisers or agents can become registered UCAS centres and get unique access to their students' higher education applications.

If you're applying to higher education as a refugee, asylum seeker or with an insecure immigration status, there may be support available to help you. This page has been created in collaboration with Refugee Education UK, STAR Network and We Belong.