Applying to the UK – advanced practitioner tips
View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
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Applying to the UK – advanced practitioner tips
View the advanced practitioner tips from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
Key changes for 2024 undergraduate applications
All the info you need about changes we're making to 2024 undergraduate applications.
Mature undergraduate students
Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.
Replacement certificates
If you need to provide evidence of exam results but don’t have your original certificates, all is not lost.
Studying in the UK
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.
Yipiyap - redefining the gap year
Considering a gap year? Unis and employers love the maturity, motivation, and higher final grades of gap year students. Our friends at Yipiyap have experienced over a decade of well-planned years out transforming careers. Sponsored content.
2019 UCAS Undergraduate weekly applicant numbers
Our data reporting 2019 UCAS Undergraduate applicants by week of application
2020 UCAS Undergraduate weekly applicant numbers
Our data reporting 2020 UCAS Undergraduate applicants by week of application
2021 UCAS Undergraduate weekly applicant numbers
Our data reporting 2021 UCAS Undergraduate applicants by week of application
Alternative payment option
If you are unable to make online payment of the UCAS application fee, we can accept payment by bank transfer instead.
Dates and deadlines for uni applications
Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.
Events and summer schools to prepare students for higher education
Organising events in your school or college is a great way to help students make smart choices about higher education (HE) or find alternative routes. There’s a wealth of activities outside school too.
How past students can inspire current students
One of your top resources as a teacher offering higher education (HE) guidance is your student alumni, now at university. So how do you keep in touch with past students and make the most of their experiences?
How to prepare for a uni interview
Is there one UK university you would love to study at? Or have you found the perfect course for you? As part of the application process, they may want you to attend an interview or submit your work to see if you're the right kind of student.
Hub live sessions
We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.
Key dates and the application journey
The key dates you need for applications, to help your child keep their application on track.
The strength of a UK qualification to employers
There's many reasons to study in the UK, and knowing what your qualification means to employers, and how it can help you, is important when planning your education journey.
University events for school and college students
From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.
When is the best time of year to engage students with your apprenticeship opportunities?
At UCAS we want to use the knowledge we’ve learned from over 30 years of supporting students, helping you promote your apprenticeship opportunities effectively.