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Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.

Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.

If you’re studying at home, try these tips and hacks to stay focused and productive, as well as maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If your students have applied through UCAS Conservatoires, this page will give an overview of how you can support their application during Confirmation.

This is where and how you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate performance-based courses studied at conservatoires.

Find out when and how to apply for both undergraduate and postgraduate Conservatoire courses and how to meet entry requirements.

Research your options, meet unis, colleges and employers face-to-face, and get your questions answered at our events, and uni open days.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

We publish a wide range of undergraduate, conservatoire, and teacher training statistics and analysis reports throughout the year, for use across the education sector and beyond.

Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.

Here's a list of virtual tours and videos from universities and colleges, so you can see what it's like on campus and what facilities are available.

Conservatoire open days give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available.

Employers are often looking for grads with at least a 2:1 under their belt. But it’s not just good marks they’re looking for when sifting through job applications.

Geoff Barton, General Secretary, The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)