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The UCAS International Podcast: The UK higher education system and academic life

In this episode, we explore what makes UK universities unique, from institution types and regional differences to academic expectations and grading systems.

The UCAS International Podcast: UK higher education system and academic life

The UK higher education system and academic life

Robbie, Ivar, and Will unpack the distinctive features of studying at a UK university, covering everything from institutional variety to the academic frameworks you'll navigate as a student. You'll learn about how universities differ across the UK, what's expected of you academically and how you'll be taught and assessed.

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Ivar Mollar

Ivar Mollar

Ivar is the acting co-director of admissions and student recruitment at the University of St Andrews, where he's served for 17 years. 

In his current role, Ivar co-leads the admissions and student recruitment unit, offering strategic and operational guidance to senior university leadershi. He works closely with academic departments and professional services across the institution to ensure that recruitment priorities and activities support the university’s wider academic mission.

Will Hollis

Will Hollis

Will is an International Relations Manager at the University of Nottingham. Will has experience of student recruitment across Africa, The Americas, and Southeast Asia along with international students already studying in the UK.

Will's role is to engage with and advise students who are interested in coming to study at Nottingham at all study levels, and works closely with in-country agents, funding sponsors, schools, and universities. 

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