Student budgeting tips
Find out how to budget and save money while studying, to help your student loan go further.
Information and advice pages
Student budgeting tips
Find out how to budget and save money while studying, to help your student loan go further.
Student finance in England
If you're from England, it's important to understand how student finance works differently compared to other UK nations. This guide breaks down the unique features of the English system and highlights what sets it apart.
Student finance in Northern Ireland
If you're considering studying in Northern Ireland, it's important to understand how student finance works differently compared to England, Wales, and Scotland. This guide breaks down the unique features of the Northern Irish system and highlights what sets it apart.
Support and safety at university
This guide covers everything you need to know about safety and security for international students in the UK, helping you have the best experience possible.
Support for disabled people taking apprenticeships
Being disabled shouldn’t limit your job or study choice, and apprenticeships can be a great route for you to get into your chosen career.
Supporting disabled students in work-based opportunities and experience
To support disabled young people considering their next steps into employment and training, this guide will help you ensure they have all the information they need to access support and know their rights.
Supporting the NHS in attracting future talent
UCAS has been working with the NHS since 2019 to attract new talent to its workforce through our extensive reach among young people, their parents, teachers, and careers advisers.
Teacher training entry requirements in England
Find out about the qualifications, courses, and classroom experience needed to become a teacher.
The UK degree system
There are several differences between the education system of the UK and other countries at university level. On this page you’ll find a summary of the key traits of degrees in the UK and look at how these compare to your expectations.
Types of offers
Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.
UCAS terms explained
We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.
University events for school and college students
From open days and taster courses to exhibitions and lectures, university events can offer significant support for your higher education guidance work – and to the academic experience of your students.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for funding of future provision?
Rt Hon. Lord Willetts FRS, President of the Resolution Foundation and Former Minister for Universities and Science.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for teaching provision and university facilities?
Chris Hale, writing in his former role as Director of Policy, Universities UK (UUK).
What support is available at university?
UK universities provide their students with a wide range of support before, during, and after they've completed their studies.
What to expect from a DSA assessment
Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email your funding body confirming your eligibility for the DSA.