Expand universities and colleges to meet soaring demand, say leading education thinkers
A projected 30% increase in demand for higher education means universities and colleges will need to
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Expand universities and colleges to meet soaring demand, say leading education thinkers
A projected 30% increase in demand for higher education means universities and colleges will need to
UCAS kickstarts national debate on access to UK higher education as competition grows
New figures released from UCAS today indicate we could see up to 30% more higher education applicants
Hub and adviser portal integration
We’re excited to announce the first part of the portal and Hub integration is underway.
Personal statements will not be changing for 2024 entry
Students have mixed views on the personal statement.
Qualifications Wales update
A reminder of the assessment and grading arrangements for Wales this academic year.
Why degree apprenticeships are a win-win for students, universities and employers
By Liz Gorb, Director of Apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sharon Blyfield, Head
2022 End of cycle reporting – provider-level release
On 15 December 2022, you will be provided with previews of the following reports, ahead of their publication
Three in five with experience of being in care given no guidance when applying to higher education
Students who have spent time in care have high hopes about going to university or college, yet 60% receive
2022 End of cycle reporting
We’ll be publishing the sector-level view of the 2022 end-of-cycle data resources on Thursday 08 December.
Advice regarding applicants from some countries
One of our technology suppliers has been required by US control and sanction laws to implement a restriction
January Equal Consideration Deadline (ECD)
The Equal Consideration Deadline (ECD) is coming up. The ECD date for all courses, except those with
Record of Prior Acceptance
The Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) for the 2023 cycle is available from today, 2 November.
Record of Prior Acceptance
The Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) service for the 2023 cycle is available from 2 November.
UCAS announces new appointments to Board and Council
UCAS is delighted to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees, which governs the activities
First exam year since pandemic sees record numbers entering higher education
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college after sitting their
Record progression to higher education for exam-sitting students
This year, 19% more 18 year olds in the UK have gained a place at their firm or insurance choice compared
Record proportion of Scottish students accepted at their first-choice university
A record proportion of Scottish students are celebrating gaining their place at their first choice university.
Disabled students need earlier support to enter higher education
Disabled applicants need earlier support to transition to higher education in the UK, according to a
Introducing the Outreach Evaluator
At the UK's shared admissions service, UCAS has unparalleled insight into student progression.