UCAS appoints first independent Chair to Board of Trustees
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UCAS appoints first independent Chair to Board of Trustees
An experienced digital leader, with a passion for education and the opportunities it opens up, has been
Mature students – local, focused, and female
Research published by UCAS today shows that mature students are more likely to apply to universities
Students in Romania can ask an expert how to apply to university in the UK
Students in Bucharest, Romania thinking of applying to university in the UK can get answers from an expert
Record proportion of English 18 year olds apply to higher education
Today, UCAS publishes an analysis of all full-time UCAS Undergraduate applications made by the 24 March
Five ways to support students with admissions tests
Liz Allan, Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Higher Education and Careers at James Allen's Girls' School, and
UCAS shares data securely with Administrative Data Research Network to increase understanding of participation in higher education
UCAS has made nine years of university and college admissions data accessible through the Administrative
More school leavers living at home for university and college study
The number of UK 18-year-olds living at home while studying at university or college has increased to
UCAS launches scholarships tool to help students find funding for study and living costs
Nearly half cite financial support as being key to decisions about going to university or college.
Young adult carers motivated to study university courses that benefit society, UCAS report reveals
Thousands of young adult carers are choosing courses at university or college with a clear social or
2024 sees more 18-year-olds apply for higher education
The number of UK 18-year-olds and international students applying for a place in higher education has
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
Record number of disadvantaged students accepted onto higher education courses in 2022
More students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have secured university and college undergraduate
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
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 applications from disadvantaged students to higher education
Record numbers of disadvantaged students from across the UK are set to enter higher education this autumn,
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
The UK continues to be a top destination for study, with applications set to rise by almost 50% within five years
Students from across the globe still hold the UK’s universities and colleges in the highest regard, with