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Find out when the deadlines for conservatoire courses are, when and how to apply, and how to meet entry requirements.

We periodically undertake national consultations to gain feedback and views from customers and stakeholders, on the strategic direction of our core services.

We have published specific terms and conditions that apply to specific services. Those specific terms and conditions will always apply, where relevant. These are the terms and conditions on which we supply “products” to you, whether these are services such as consultancy and insights, reports or digital content, for which we have not published specific terms and conditions elsewhere.

We’re proud to be an independent charity, providing advice and guidance to more than 1.5 million individuals every year. Working with universities, employers and apprenticeship providers, UCAS is the gateway to higher education and employment opportunities across the UK.

The following guidance is for completing undergraduate references for applicants who are linked to a UCAS registered centre.

The UCAS Tariff is a means of allocating points to post-16 qualifications, based on a simple mathematical model which uses a qualification size and grading scale to generate a total number of points.

Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.

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

In this section are a number of UCAS responses and comments in relation to relevant consultations and other key publications. Click on each consultation to view and download the details.

Here are details of our standing groups and where you can find out more about them.

How much are tuition fees and how are you going to pay for them? Find out how to fund your studies and how to apply here.

Psychometric tests are becoming an essential part of the recruitment process for many employers. Whether you're applying for a job or an apprenticeship, these tests help assess your suitability for the role. This guide aims to answer your questions and provide tips on how to excel in these tests.

Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester 

Mike Nicholson, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Participation, University of Cambridge.

Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education