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Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.

UKPASS is a service provided and operated by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Ideally, you should have any vaccines you have missed before leaving for university or college so you can build up protection before you arrive.

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.

Confused about your options after school, college, or sixth form? Explore the routes available to you, to help you decide what to do next.

Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)

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

Here we explain what we do with your child's application and the different decisions a uni or college can make.

Lots of students decide to live at home rather than moving into university or college accommodation. Just because you’re not in halls doesn’t mean you’ll have any less of a student experience though.

Clearing is how unis and colleges fill places they still have on courses - over 30,000 courses in fact. If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply.

The go-to place for those exploring their options after school or college.

UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is an independent charity and the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.

Universities and colleges put on a week of activities at the start of term for new students, known as Welcome Week or Freshers’ Week.

Make full use of the products, services and resources that are available to you for free or as part of your capitation fee. Promote your university or college, access unrivalled data insights and streamline your systems and data returns.

Discover UK cities and regions and what you can expect from each area, including accommodation, university, and college information.

If you have been asked to write a reference for an independent applicant who is not currently attending school or college, please read through the advice below before starting.

If you're applying to start university and you're 21+, you're considered a mature student. Your background and experience may be different to those students who apply straight from school or college, so we've got some guidance on how to write your personal statement.

Universities and colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of unique strengths and qualities. Here, we offer guidance on how to showcase the valuable and transferable skills drawn from your personal experiences and circumstances.

Logged into your Hub to find that you've been placed at your insurance choice university or college? This page explains what that means and what your options are.