UK universities’ global appeal clear from UCAS’ most detailed international analysis ever
International students are nearly twice as likely to apply to at least one university or college in London
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UK universities’ global appeal clear from UCAS’ most detailed international analysis ever
International students are nearly twice as likely to apply to at least one university or college in London
English and Scottish 18 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds more likely to enter higher education than ever before
The highest number of disadvantaged English 18 year olds on record entered higher education in 2017,
Largest ever proportion of UK’s 18 year olds entered higher education in 2017, UCAS data reveals
A record proportion of 18 year olds, from across the UK, gained a place at university or college in 2017.
Students celebrate as university places are confirmed
UCAS congratulates the 416,310 students who have been accepted at UK universities and colleges so far
Number of students applying to UK universities and colleges rises by 2%
UCAS figures reveal a 2% increase in the total number of applicants (592,290) to HE courses in the 2015
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,
UCAS publishes 2016 data for individual universities
Today, UCAS publishes its 2016 data for individual universities. These make up the final part of the
University acceptances increase, but growth in numbers holding vocational qualifications slows, UCAS report finds
Almost 522,000 students have been accepted to UK universities through UCAS so far this year, an increase
UCAS Clearing update: Friday 2 September 2016
Over half a million students accepted to higher education so far this year, UCAS figures show today.
UCAS Clearing update: Thursday 1 September 2016
As of midnight, a total of 498,270 people have been placed in full-time UK higher education through UCAS,
UCAS Clearing update: Wednesday 31 August 2016
As of midnight, a total of 495,610 people have been placed in full-time UK higher education through UCAS
UCAS Clearing update: Tuesday 30 August 2016
As of midnight, a total of 493,100 people have been placed in full-time UK higher education through UCAS
UCAS Clearing update: Thursday 25 August 2016
As of midnight, a total of 484,480 people have been placed in full-time UK higher education through UCAS
UCAS Clearing update: Wednesday 24 August 2016
As of midnight, a total of 480,120 people have been placed in full-time UK higher education through UCAS
UCAS Clearing update: Tuesday 23 August 2016
As of midnight, a total of 474,710 people have been placed in full-time UK higher education through UCAS
UCAS Clearing update: Friday 19 August 2016
As of midnight, a total of 442,900 people have been placed in full-time UK higher education through UCAS
Results day update – 18 August 2016
424,000 students placed in UK higher education as of midnight – up 3% on last year.
2016 cycle applicant figures – 30 June deadline
These statistical releases describe applicants and applications from the 2016 UCAS cycle at the 30 June