Applying to the UK – the UCAS process fundamentals Q&A
View the questions and answers about the UCAS process from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
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Applying to the UK – the UCAS process fundamentals Q&A
View the questions and answers about the UCAS process from our online International Teachers' and Advisers' Conference.
Applying to university as an international student
Discover any information you might need to succeed in applying to UK institutions as an international student. Find advice on visas, English language skills, why you should study in the UK and what your qualifications will mean.
Applying to university if you are experiencing estrangement
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about making an application to a university or college higher education course as a student not supported by either of their parents (known as 'estranged').
How to apply
Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.
How to apply through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
Making changes to your application after you apply
You can make some changes to your application yourself, and for others you either contact the universities and colleges, or you contact us.
Search and apply for apprenticeships
Ready to take the next step? Search and apply for apprenticeships to start your journey.
UCAS Conservatoires: Apply and Track
This is where and how you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate performance-based courses studied at conservatoires.
UCAS Conservatoires: when to apply
Find out when the deadlines for conservatoire courses are, when and how to apply, and how to meet entry requirements.
Want to know how to start applying?
So you’re ready to start applying? UCAS Discovery is the place to find out what you need to do to make your application stand out.
Accommodation providers
At UCAS, we know students. We are the start of university life for applicants to go to university and provide a helping hand as they move through searching, finding, applying and confirming their university of choice.
Adult Dependants' Grants for full-time students
Find out if you're eligible to receive an Adult Dependants' Grant (ADG), and how to apply for it. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Advisers: Free school meals application fee waiver guide
An overview for those supporting eligible applicants applying to undergraduate courses starting in 2025.
Apprenticeship FAQs
Wondering where to start with apprenticeships? We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about applying for vacancies, how they work, salary and benefits, and degree apprenticeships.