UK schools/colleges/centres

What is a UCAS registered centre?

Schools, colleges, advisers or agents 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.

Please complete this form to be considered as a UCAS registered centre.

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.

1. School/college/centre information

Address of school/centre

School, college or centre name

Please provide both your legal and trading name (if different).

Trading name

Number and street

City/town

Country

Postcode

Department for Education establishment number for England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland

The DfE number is relevant to English and Welsh schools and can be found on Edubase under LA/Estab.
The equivalent for Scottish schools is a SEED number and can be found on the Education Scotland website.
The equivalent for Northern Irish schools is an IRN (Institution Reference Number) and can be found on the DENI website.

Department for Education establishment number for England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland

UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN)

Your UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) can be found on the UK Register of Learning Providers.

National centre number

BTEC centre number (if applicable)

2. Contact information

Head of school/college/centre (e.g Headteacher or Principal)

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 we will send all key information and communications to them.

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

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. School/centre 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 school/college/centre

Telephone number

Website (please provide an official organisation website)

General enquiries email

Is your school/centre part of a larger establishment trust or network?

Yes

If yes, please give further information

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

UCAS application support

General advice about UCAS to applicants/enquirers

Supply individual academic references for each applicant

Further information about the support you offer to UCAS applicants

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

Please indicate which category of school or college you are

4. Further information

Do you work at another UCAS registered centre?

Yes

Name or centre number of organisation:

Has your school, college or centre previously applied to become a registered centre?

Yes

Please give details of your previous application:

5. Information and advice from UCAS and third parties

As part of being a registered centre, UCAS will send you regular updates and information. Please indicate below if you wish to receive additional information from relevant third parties.

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.

6. Terms and conditions

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

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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Email address for us to send confirmation that we have received your application

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