We run the go-to events for young people researching their post-school/college options. This is your chance to showcase your university or college and everything it offers to the audience you need to reach.
UCAS Discovery and UCAS Create Your Future events connect you directly with students at key points in their decision‑making journey.
From early exploration to choosing specialist creative pathways. By exhibiting, you play an active role in helping young people make confident, informed choices about their futures.
With more than 145,000 visitors across 40+ towns and cities, our events offer the chance to meet motivated students face-to-face, who are actively seeking guidance, inspiration, and options for their next steps.
We’re committed to widening participation and ensuring every student has the support they need. A third of attendees come from POLAR 1 and 2 areas, giving you the chance to connect with a diverse mix of prospective applicants that you may not otherwise be able to connect with and help them with their educational journey.
📅 Explore our 2026 events calendar to see where we’ll be and how your institution can make an impact.
For many, attending a UCAS event is the first step in exploring their educational options - and it’s during these moments that they’re most open to discovering new pathways and ideas.
Having your own exhibition stand gives you the unique opportunity to connect directly with tens of thousands of students, parents, and teachers.
It’s your chance to raise awareness of your university or college and create that vital first personal connection.
Support students in exploring different educational routes and career options, helping them make informed decisions about their future.
Strengthen your reputation and establish a solid connection within the higher education community.
Our data scanning service enables you to quickly build up your own pool of potential applicants so you can stay in touch with them post-event and develop your relationship further.
By using our data scanning services, you can efficiently capture student information, subject interest and much more, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to engage with prospective applicants.
This allows you to tailor your follow-up communications, track their interest, and nurture them through their decision-making journey, ultimately increasing your chances of attracting high-quality applicants.
Contact the team today to find out more about data scanning.
Student attendee survey feedback, UCAS Discovery Manchester 2026
We also provide a variety of other high-visibility in-event marketing opportunities to help you stand out from the competition, improve awareness of your brand and boost footfall to your stand. Marketing add-ons can help you reach the right audience, at the right time - before, during and after an event.
Get in touch with our team at eventssales@ucas.ac.uk, who will be able to talk you through all the options around exhibiting at UCAS events.