Find accommodation

Student accommodation ranges from halls to privately rented flats and houses. Most unis allow year-round accommodation if you’re estranged from your family and need somewhere to live during the holiday periods.

Finding university accommodation

If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.

First-generation students

Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.

Five ways to save money at university

Check out five easy and practical ways to save money while studying at university in the UK. The good news is that as a student there are lots of ways to save money – here are five tips to get you started.

FOOD & TRAVEL

These two stalwarts of the student experience have had very different years. The food industry has been revolutionised by traditional players pivoting to delivery and takeaway services to keep up with change, whilst travel hasn’t had the same luxury of opportunity. But as the shackles loosen for both, what can we expect to see from students in 2021?

Foundation apprenticeships

Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

Foundation degrees

Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.

Fraud and similarity

UCAS operates a dedicated Verification Team tasked with the prevention and detection of fraud in applications and similarity in personal statements.

Freshers' stories wanted!

We’re giving away three iPads to make lectures, research, and staying in touch easy while you’re at uni!

Funding

Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.