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Every year, over 60,000 students with physical and/or mental health conditions and learning differences apply through UCAS to study at a university or college in the UK, and access a range of support to help them succeed with their studies, day-to-day activities, travel, and lifestyle.

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.

Here you’ll find the answers to the most frequently asked questions around support for disabled students while studying at university or college.

Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support with going to university. Here are some practical ways in which you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next step, which we have developed with experts such as the Care Leavers' Covenant, Become, the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) and Who Cares? Scotland.

Students with physical or mental health conditions or learning disabilities and differences will find a variety of support available in higher education. However, advance research and preparation can make all the difference - we've worked with experts, such as the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP) to outline some of the ways in which you can help your students make a successful transition.

We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.

A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.

Choosing to study in the UK as an international student can be a big decision, but how do you choose the right university? There are many ways to learn which university is best, even when living in a different country.

These are the terms of service which govern your ability to advertise your outreach opportunities for the purposes of widening access and participation in higher education on the UCAS Adviser Hub.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2023 application cycle – all in one place.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2024 application cycle – all in one place.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.

Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.

Here we explain what the Teaching Excellence Framework is and how it might help you make the right choices on your application.

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

Check out uni course entry requirements now, to see how the subjects and qualifications you choose now will affect the courses open to you later.

You can study performance-based music, dance, drama, and musical theatre courses at conservatoires in the UK – at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Practical advice to help you support your child through the application cycle, as they research and apply to conservatoires.

Our step-by-step toolkit and 'Get ready for UCAS Discovery' lesson plan include useful links, videos, and checklists to help you and your students make the most of their time at a UCAS Discovery event.