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Updates will be published each working day, until Friday 30 August.
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Friday 30 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 58,240 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 52,990 in 2018. Of those, 46,250 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 41,910 in 2018), and 11,990 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 11,080 in 2018).
73,810 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 72,600 in 2018. Of those, 50,280 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 45,270 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 33.6 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s equivalent figure is 32.7 per cent.
- England – 34.4%, up from 33.4% in 2018 and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 35.6%, up from 35.3% in 2018.
- Scotland – 26.1%, down from 26.3% in 2018.
- Wales – 29.5%, up from 29.4% and a new record.
A record 20.9 per cent of 18 year olds (22,800 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 1.2 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 17.9 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted, and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 17.6 per cent (both are new highs).
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 237,770, an increase of 1 per cent, and this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
414,140 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 1 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 39,200 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 6% on 2018. 29,430 EU students have been accepted, a decline of 1% on last year.
A total of 482,770 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is less than a 1 per cent decrease on last year.
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Thursday 29 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 57,000 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 51,860 in 2018. Of those, 45,570 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 41,180 in 2018), and 11,430 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 10,680 in 2018).
71,720 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 70,730 in 2018. Of those, 49,040 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 44,140 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 33.5 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s equivalent figure is 32.7 per cent.
- England – 34.4%, up from 33.3% in 2018 and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 35.6%, up from 35.3% in 2018.
- Scotland – 26.1%, down from 26.3% in 2018.
- Wales – 29.4%, tying the record of 2018.
A record 20.8 per cent of 18 year olds (22,760 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 1.1 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 17.9 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted, and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 17.6 per cent (both are new highs).
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 237,450, an increase of 1 per cent, and this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
412,490 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 1 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 38,900 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 5% on 2018. 29,290 EU students have been accepted, a decline of 1% on last year.
A total of 480,680 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is less than a 1 per cent decrease on last year.
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Wednesday 28 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 55,670 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 50,420 in 2018. Of those, 44,800 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 40,240 in 2018), and 10,870 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 10,180 in 2018).
69,300 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 68,360 in 2018. Of those, 47,710 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 42,700 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 33.5 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s equivalent figure is 32.6 per cent.
- England – 34.3%, up from 33.3% in 2018 and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 35.4%, up from 35.0% in 2018.
- Scotland – 26.1%, down from 26.3% in 2018.
- Wales – 29.4%, tying the record of 2018.
A record 20.8 per cent of 18 year olds (22,690 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 1.2 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 17.8 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted, and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 17.5 per cent (a new high).
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 236,990, an increase of 1 per cent, and this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
410,520 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 1 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 38,630 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 5% on 2018. 29,110 EU students have been accepted, a decline of 1% on last year.
A total of 478,260 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is less than a 1 per cent decrease on last year.
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Tuesday 27 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 54,380 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 49,230 in 2018. Of those, 44,030 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 39,520 in 2018), and 10,350 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 9,710 in 2018).
67,090 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 66,360 in 2018. Of those, 46,420 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 41,510 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 33.4 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s figure equivalent figure is 32.6 per cent.
- England – 34.3%, up from 33.2% in 2018 and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 35.2%, up from 34.8% in 2018 and tying the record of 2016 at this point.
- Scotland – 26.1%, down from 26.3% in 2018.
- Wales – 29.3%, tying the record of 2018.
A record 20.7 per cent of 18 year olds (22,620 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 1.1 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 17.8 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted, and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 17.3 per cent (also both new highs).
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 236,630, an increase of 1 per cent, and this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
408,720 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 1 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 38,400 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 5% on 2018. 28,930 EU students have been accepted, a decline of 1% on last year.
A total of 476,050 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is less than a 1 per cent decrease on last year.
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Friday 23 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 52,590 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 47,380 in 2018. Of those, 42,860 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 38,230 in 2018), and 9,720 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 9,160 in 2018).
64,200 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 62,770 in 2018. Of those, 44,630 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 39,660 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 33.4 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s figure equivalent figure is 32.4 per cent.
- England – 34.2%, up from 33.1% in 2018 and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 34.9%, up from 34.0% in 2018 and a new record.
- Scotland – 26.1%, down from 26.3% in 2018.
- Wales – 29.2%, the same as in 2018.
A record 20.6 per cent of 18 year olds (22,530 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 1.1 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 17.8 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted, and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 17.0 per cent (also both new highs).
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 236,090, an increase of 1 per cent, and this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
406,230 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 1 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 38,140 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 5% on 2018. 28,800 EU students have been accepted, a small decline (220 students) on last year.
A total of 473,160 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is less than a 1 per cent decrease on last year.
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Thursday 22 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 50,540 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 45,510 in 2018. Of those, 41,480 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 36,910 in 2018), and 9,060 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 8,600 in 2018).
60,410 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 58,540 in 2018. Of those, 42,580 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 37,780 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 33.2 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s figure equivalent figure is 32.3 per cent.
- England – 34.0%, up from 32.9% in 2018 and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 34.2%, up from 33.4% in 2018 and a new record.
- Scotland – 26.1%, down from 26.2% in 2018.
- Wales – 29.2%, up from 29.0% in 2018 and a new record.
A record 20.5 per cent of 18 year olds (22,410 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 1.2 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 17.7 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted, and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 16.4 per cent (also both new highs).
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 235,040, an increase of 1 per cent, and this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
402,980 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 1 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 37,800 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 6% on 2018. 28,590 EU students have been accepted, a small decline (220 students) on last year.
A total of 469,370 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is less than a 1 per cent decrease on last year.
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Wednesday 21 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 47,770 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 42,840 in 2018. Of those, 39,440 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 34,950 in 2018), and 8,320 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 7,900 in 2018).
56,400 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 54,300 in 2018. Of those, 39,810 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 35,120 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 33.0 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s figure equivalent figure is 32.0 per cent.
- England – 33.8%, up from 32.7% in 2018 and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 33.7%, up from 32.7% in 2018 and a new record.
- Scotland – 26.0%, down from 26.2% in 2018.
- Wales – 29.1%, up from 28.9% in 2018 and a new record.
A record 20.4 per cent of 18 year olds (22,250 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 1.2 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 17.5 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted, and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 16.0 per cent (also both new highs).
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 233,720, an increase of 1 per cent, and this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
More than 399,690 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 1 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 37,350 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 6% on 2018. 28,330 EU students have been accepted, a small decline (230 students) on last year.
A total of 465,360 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is less than a 1 per cent decrease (800 students) on last year.
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Tuesday 20 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 44,090 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 38,960 in 2018. Of those, 36,630 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 31,820 in 2018), and 7,460 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 7,130 in 2018).
50,630 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 48,480 in 2018. Of those, 36,130 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 31,240 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 32.7 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s equivalent figure is 31.7 per cent.
- England – 33.5%, up from 32.4% in 2018, and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 33.1%, up from 31.7% in 2018.
- Scotland – 26.0%, down from 26.2% in 2018.
- Wales – 28.9%, just up from the record from 2018.
A record 20.1 per cent of 18 year olds (21,980 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 1.1 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 17.5 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted, and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 15.7 per cent (also both new highs).
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 231,360, an increase of 1 per cent, and this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
More than 394,890 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 1 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 36,690 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 6% on 2018. 28,010 EU students have been accepted, a small decline (170 students) on last year.
A total of 459,590 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is less than a 1 per cent decrease on last year.
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Monday 19 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 38,810 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 33,710 in 2018. Of those, 32,260 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 24,480 in 2018), and 6,550 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 6,230 in 2018).
43,010 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 41,550 in 2018. Of those, 30,850 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 25,990 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 32.1 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s figure equivalent figure is 31.3 per cent.
- England – 32.9%, up from 31.9% in 2018 and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 32.2%, up from 31.2% in 2018 and a new record.
- Scotland – 26.0%, down from 26.2% in 2018.
- Wales – 28.6%, equalling the record from 2018.
A record 19.8 per cent of 18 year olds (21,620 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 1.1 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 17.3 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted, and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 15.1 per cent (also both new highs).
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 227,470, an increase of 1 per cent, and this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
More than 388,390 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 1 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 35,910 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 6% on 2018. 27,670 EU students have been accepted, a small decline (170 students) on last year.
A total of 451,970 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is less than a 1 per cent decrease on last year.
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Friday 16 August 2019
Latest figures
A record 17,420 people have been accepted through Clearing in total so far this year (Clearing opened in early July), compared to 15,160 in 2018. Of those, 12,880 people were placed after applying through the main scheme (compared to 10,950 in 2018), and 4,540 applied directly into Clearing (compared to 4,210 in 2018).
16,740 people have been placed since 08:00 on A level results day through all routes, including firm, insurance, Clearing, and Adjustment, compared to 18,200 in 2018. Of those, 9,460 have been placed through Clearing, compared to 7,440 in 2018.
Entry rates
Across the UK, 29.8 per cent of all 18 year olds have been accepted through UCAS, a new record for this point in the cycle. Last year’s figure equivalent figure is 29.3 per cent.
- England – 30.2%, up from 29.7% in 2018 and a new record.
- Northern Ireland – 30.3%, up from 29.6% in 2018 and a new record.
- Scotland – 25.8%, down from 26.0% in 2018.
- Wales – 27.2%, down from 27.5% in 2018.
A record 18.4 per cent of 18 year olds (20,110 students, which is also the highest at this point) from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 quintile 1) in England have been accepted – a rise of 0.8 percentage points on 2018. In Wales, 16.5 per cent from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted (a new high), and in Northern Ireland the proportion is 13.9 per cent.
Acceptance numbers
The number of UK 18 year olds accepted is 210,630, a fall of less than 1 per cent, although this comes alongside a 1.9 per cent drop in the number of 18 year olds in the UK population.
More than 364,380 people (of all ages) from across the UK have been accepted so far this year – a 2 per cent decrease compared to 2018.
A new high of 34,390 international students from outside the EU have been accepted, up 6% on 2018. 26,930 EU students have been accepted, a small decline (120 students) on last year.
A total of 425,700 have been placed on an undergraduate course in the UK so far. This is a 1 per cent decrease on A level results day last year.
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