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Deciding what to take to uni needs a bit more thought than shoving things into a suitcase and hoping for the best.

We’ve put together a checklist for you, to make sure you’re ready to start your course and ten top tips for staying safe.

A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.

The hard work has paid off, results are in the bag, and your child has secured a place. Now what?

If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.

Student accommodation ranges from halls to privately rented flats and houses, but how do you find it, and what do you need to consider?

More than 50,000 students find their places through Clearing every year.

Neil Armstrong and Merelina Sykes, Joint Heads of Student Property at Knight Frank and Richard Smith, CEO at Unite Students

Before move-in day, you’ll want to pick up some household supplies so you don’t need to go shopping on day one.

Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.

Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2026 application cycle – all in one place.

An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses. Content provided by Student Finance England.

At UCAS Discovery, you can speak to our experts to help you decide on your next steps.

Most students find themselves on a tight budget, so managing your money is really important to cover everything you need. Learn how to budget properly and save money at university.

From being estranged from her family and homeless at 16, to studying at the University of Oxford, Chloe shares her advice for estranged students considering applying to university.

In 2023, 53% of students purchased a laptop specifically for university, but with so many different options out there it’s difficult to know how to pick the right one. We break down why choosing the right laptop is so important, what are the key things to look out for, and even some of our top recommendations.

International students, including EU and other overseas students, can use Clearing in the same way UK students can.