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 choice of university.
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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 choice of university.
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 access to higher education, according to UCAS.
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 expand, and students will have to think differently about their post-secondary choices, according to leading education thinkers.
Work experience vs. experiences of work
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
The teacher’s role in building careers into the curriculum
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
Second-highest ever number of UK 18-year-olds apply to university or college by January deadline
The number of UK 18-year-olds applying to an undergraduate course this year is the second highest on record, new UCAS data shows.
Reducing variability in careers provision in England
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
Where next? Careers support for students
By David Morgan, Chief Executive, Career Development Institute
Report shows international students still view the UK as a study destination of choice, but say they need more support and guidance
Almost nine out of ten (88%) international students see the UK as a positive, or very positive, place to study.
LGBT+ freshers looking forward to being open and out at university, new UCAS research shows
LGBT+ students beginning university or college increasingly see higher education as an opportunity to be more open about their sexuality or gender, a new study finds, but more than 1 in 10 say they are unsure about how ‘out’ they can be when they start as freshers this autumn.
UCAS welcomes Cardiff University’s Vice-Chancellor to the Board of Trustees
Professor Colin Riordan, Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University, has been appointed to serve as a Trustee on the UCAS Board.
UCAS acquires student mobile applications start-up to create a UK gateway for international postgraduate students
A new multi-language mobile app to support international students and their agents and advisers apply for postgraduate courses in the UK has been acquired by UCAS.
Universities and admissions leaders encourage students to be ambitious with their 2021 applications
Students applying for degree courses that start in autumn 2021 should be ambitious with their choices, following no substantial rise in deferrals in 2020, with universities ready to be flexible when considering applications.
Increase in number of Scottish students accepted into university on results day
28,970 students from Scotland have been accepted into university or college through UCAS today, up 220 on Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) results day last year, and despite a fall in the overall number of 18 year olds in the population.
University applications rise during lockdown
A total of 514,020 people of all ages from across the UK have now applied through UCAS this year for a place on an undergraduate course – up 1.6% on this point in 2019, and reversing a fall in UK applicants from earlier this year.
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 compared to those applying from the UK.
All set for the 15 January deadline?
Experienced adviser, Emma, shares her tips on how to prepare for those unexpected last minute applications.
20/20 vision: Aiming high while the population is low
Richard O’Kelly, from our Analysis and Insights Team, looks at applications in the 2020 undergraduate recruitment cycle as of the 15 October deadline.
UCAS welcomes three new Trustees to our Board
UCAS is excited to welcome three new appointments to our Board of Trustees, following a thorough recruitment process.