Applying to the UK – the UCAS process fundamentals Q&A
View the questions and answers about the UCAS process from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
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Applying to the UK – the UCAS process fundamentals Q&A
View the questions and answers about the UCAS process from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
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Qualifications advice for international advisers
This guidance is for staff at schools, colleges, and other centres based outside the UK, who advise potential undergraduate applicants to higher education (HE) courses in the UK.
Supporting international students
We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.
Supporting your students in navigating to their best fit UK university
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FAQs for international students
Thinking about studying in the UK can give international students a lot to consider. Here are answers to the most common questions.
Finance for independent students
If you're applying as an independent student, here's what you'll need to do to apply for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Financial support for students not supported by their parents (estranged)
A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.
Funding for estranged students in Scotland
Find out what support and funding is available to estranged students in Scotland.
Getting started
Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.
International
UCAS has a wide range of information, resources and services to support international students, advisers and UK universities and colleges. This ranges from advice and guidance on the UK higher education admissions journey, to data dashboards and insights.
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References
Why you need a reference, who to choose as a referee, and how to add it to your application.
Tips for international applications
This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making a UCAS undergraduate application.
Tips for international applications
This page gives you all the extra international tips for UK conservatoire applications.
UCAS for International
UCAS has been helping connect the world to UK Higher Education since 1992, supporting over one million international students to make their UK study dream a reality. As pressure on providers to improve the quality and diversity increases, and the local and global competition intensifies, UCAS is here to ensure you and your teams can deliver your international recruitment and admissions goals.
UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
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