Highest number ever of students accepted through Clearing
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college through Clearing, new
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Highest number ever of students accepted through Clearing
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college through Clearing, new
Change to applicant RBD date for 2024 UG applications
On 18 September 2023 we will be making a change to the May reject by default (RBD) date for 2024 UG applications.
Access to contextual data via student record systems
The development of delivering UCAS’ Modernised Contextual Data Service (MCDS) via UCAS-Link is progressing.
2024 cycle contextual data update
In addition to information provided throughout the application process, we offer providers a contextual
2023 cycle test data – including Star J/X
Additional information on the UCAS Data for HESA Star J transaction 2023 is available on our ‘HESA return’
79% of UK 18-year-old applicants receiving results gain place at first choice university
As hundreds of thousands of students across the UK receive their exam results, new UCAS figures show
Nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students gain first choice university place
New UCAS figures show nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students have been accepted by their firm
UK 18-year-olds make record number of applications for computing courses
Record numbers of choices have been made by UK 18-year-old applicants to computing, new UCAS data shows.
Ofqual blog on VTQ grading in 2023
Ofqual has this week released two blogs focused on grading in 2023.
Changes to admissions tests in 2023
Some universities require students to sit an admissions test as part of the application process. The
Reminder: Update to qualification match status
In preparation for 2023 ABL summer processing, we’ll be running an additional matching process on Friday
Update to qualification match status
In preparation for 2023 ABL summer processing, we’ll be running an additional matching process next week
Operational training
We recently published 3 Clearing-related courses that you and your colleagues may find useful in preparation
Growing demand for higher education could boost equality of access for the most disadvantaged students
A projected 30% increase in applicants by 2030 could open up significant opportunities for equality of
Update to 2022 End of cycle data resources
On 19 June 2023, the following updates were made to the 2022 end of cycle data resources: