Mature students – local, focused, and female
Research published by UCAS today shows that mature students are more likely to apply to universities
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Mature students – local, focused, and female
Research published by UCAS today shows that mature students are more likely to apply to universities
Research on mature students
On Thursday 5 July, we released an ‘Admissions patterns for mature applicants’ report, which compares
Decline by default (DBD) – 3 May
The DBD ran successfully on 3 May, for applicants who received all their decisions by 31 March.
Reminder: Change to published DBD date
The date of the first decline by default (DBD) for the 2018 cycle changed, and we ran it on Thursday
Admissions processes FAQs
We’ve recently seen an increase in queries about reply swaps, change course offers, and eligibility for
On-time outstanding decisions list
The on-time outstanding decisions list (ODL) shows all your applicants who applied by (on or before)
Rise in rate of 18 year olds applying for UK higher education
The demand for higher education from 18 year olds across the UK remains strong, according to figures
Copycatch Alert and Hunter Alert
Copycatch Alert and Hunter Alert will no longer be available to download after 31 January 2018.
Free online courses from UCAS to help students, parents, and teachers make big decisions
UCAS has launched a series of innovative online courses to help today’s students, and the people who
UCAS Clearing update: Thursday 14 September 2017
UCAS acceptances for the 2017 cycle, four weeks after A level results day.
UCAS Clearing update: Monday 21 August 2017
As of midnight, a total of 461,860 people have been placed in full-time UK higher education through UCAS
UCAS Clearing update: Friday 18 August 2017
As of midnight, a total of 437,070 people have been placed in full-time UK higher education through UCAS,
Students celebrate as university places are confirmed
UCAS congratulates the 416,310 students who have been accepted at UK universities and colleges so far
Confirmation Outstanding Decisions List (ODL) and final RBD
Your Confirmation ODL will run on Saturday 19 August.
Reminder: Adjustment – please update your advice for applicants
Each year, some applicants pass their exams with better results than expected, and may, therefore, meet
University beckons for successful Scottish students
Scottish students are celebrating today after having their places at university confirmed by UCAS.
Referrals to 'closed' courses
Applicants will not be able to select a course in Track if it has a Clearing vacancy status of 'closed'.
Decline by default (DBD) – 20 July
The DBD ran successfully on 20 July, declining 6,283 applications.
Reject by default (RBD) – 13 July
The RBD ran successfully on 13 July, for applicants who applied by 30 June.