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Agents/IECs – UK and international

If you are a commercial organisation (you charge for your service either to applicants, universities or colleges), please complete this form to apply and be considered as a registered centre.

If you are not a commercial organisation, please use the EU and international schools, colleges and centres form.

What is a UCAS registered centre?

Schools, colleges, advisers or agents/IECs can register with UCAS to become a centre. UCAS registered centres have a suite of tools to help manage student applications and access to the latest information, advice and services.

Registered centres can access their applicants’ details, attach references, and submit applications to UCAS on their behalf. They can also track the progress of applications and view decisions. Registered centres are expected to comply with UCAS’ Terms of Service, particularly given their access to sensitive data. Any breach of this agreement will be thoroughly investigated and may result in suspension of UCAS services.

This information is used as part of our onboarding validation process, so it's essential to complete all sections of the form as accurately as possible. Details marked * are mandatory.
To ensure we can progress effectively, we may request additional details during our validation checks, that includes copies of organisational policies. It may take up to six weeks to complete the checks for onboarding.
Please make sure you are checking your email regularly as we may require additional information.
If you are already a UCAS registered centre you don't need to reapply to renew. The UCAS centre correspondent will be emailed at the start of each annual application cycle to set up your centre in the adviser portal.

If you need to access the adviser portal or contacts have changed, please email adviserhelp@ucas.ac.uk.

Before completing an application to be a UCAS registered centre please read our Terms of Service. If you are unsure whether or not to proceed, please email our Adviser Team at adviserhelp@ucas.ac.uk, and we can check for you.

Before completing this form...

When completing this form you need to attach a reference or letter of recommendation from a UK university or college which is a member of UCAS who you have been working with for at least 12 months – you can view a list of UCAS members in our search tool. Please read the advice and information for your referee below.

The reference/recommendation letter should include:

contact name and details of the person providing the reference/recommendation
contact name and details of the person and centre/organisation requesting the reference/recommendation
confirmation of how long the university or college has known the individual and/or the organisation/centre
a brief outline of the relationship between the university or college and the organisation/individual (the referee should highlight if they know the individual/centre, whether they receive applications, and comment on the organisation/individual's professional conduct, etc.)
whether the referee would support the application to become a UCAS registered centre and the reason(s) why
a date and signature of referee on headed paper

1. Centre/business information

Address of organisation

Organisation name

Please provide both your legal and trading name (if different) to ensure accurate records, legal compliance, and correct invoicing.

Trading name

Number and street

District

City/town

Province/State

Country

Postal code/ZIP

2. Contact information

If you are a smaller agency or an IEC, and staff have multiple roles, you can list the same person for multiple contact categories, e.g. the Director could also be the Finance contact.

Director/CEO of organisation

Title

First name

Surname

Job title

Please provide an organisation-based, individual, named email address. Shared or generic inboxes (e.g. info@, admin@) are not accepted.

UCAS registered centre correspondent

This will be UCAS' first point of contact, and who we will send all key information and communications to. They will be responsible for ensuring the organisation complies with the UCAS agreement, including the terms of service and the roles and responsibilities outlined in the annual Adviser Guide.

Title

First name

Surname

Job title

Please provide an organisation-based, individual, named email address. Shared or generic inboxes (e.g. info@, admin@) are not accepted.

Telephone number

Central finance contact

Title

First name

Surname

Job title

This needs to be a central finance contact – e.g. finance@payables.yourschool.ac.uk not a named individual.

3. Organisation details

This section helps us understand more about you, your organisation and the services you offer, so we can provide the best support possible.

General description of organisation

Telephone number (include country dialling code)

Fax number

Website (please provide an official organisation website. Social media profiles, e.g. Facebook or LinkedIn are not accepted)

General enquiries email

Are you affiliated or accredited to another organisation?

Yes

If yes, please give details

Which of these services will you provide to potential UCAS applicants?*

Online UCAS application service to applicants

General advice about UCAS to applicants/enquirers

Supply individual academic references for each applicant

Visa advisory services

Other...please specify

Further information about the services you offer to UCAS applicants

How many people would you expect to help apply through UCAS each year?

Are you/your organisation part of a larger agent network, e.g. you are a regional branch of a global company?

Yes

Details of agent network

4. Qualifications and experience

Please explain how you are qualified and experienced to offer advice to students wishing to pursue higher education studies in the UK. If applicable, include membership of any professional bodies/groups you are a part of, e.g. AIRC/IECA/HECA.

5. Training and information

It is important you understand the UCAS application process if you become a UCAS registered centre/adviser. Details about UCAS training are available on ucas.com.

Have you or a colleague from your organisation completed the British Council Agent Quality Framework Training? (this will not prohibit your application if you have not)

Yes

(If you answer 'Yes' we will verify the details with the British Council.)

Name of AQF certified counsellor

Date of AQF completion

Do you work at another UCAS registered centre?

Yes

Name or centre number of organisation:

Have you previously applied to become a registered centre?

Yes

Please give details of your previous application:

6. Information and advice from UCAS and third parties

As part of being a registered centre, UCAS will send you regular updates and information.

Information and advice

Please tick this box if you would like to hear from universities, colleges, and other organisations about open days, events, support available for students and advisers, plus information on apprenticeships and development opportunities.

7. Recommendations and references

Section a

To become a UCAS registered centre, you must provide a reference on headed paper, from someone who can supply a recommendation for you and/or your organisation. We cannot process your application until we have received it.

Please refer to the advice at the beginning of this form about what should be included in the reference.

Reference upload

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Referee details

Contact name

Organisation name and address

Telephone number

8. Terms and conditions

To become a UCAS registered centre you must agree to our terms and conditions.

The UCAS Adviser Guide, together with the adviser portal terms of service, form your terms and conditions with UCAS to operate as a UCAS registered centre. Please pay particular attention to the Appendix which was written for agents.

I understand that by ticking this box, I confirm the organisation which I represent will respect and abide by the terms and conditions of being a UCAS registered centre.

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