Tips for international applications
This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making UCAS Undergraduate applications.
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Tips for international applications
This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making UCAS Undergraduate applications.
Tips for international applications
This page gives you all the extra international tips for UK conservatoire applications.
Train to teach in Northern Ireland
Find out more about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes in Northern Ireland.
Transitioning to the UK as an international student
While studying overseas is a unique and exciting experience, it’s also normal to feel anxious about living in a new culture and organising a lot of different things. This guide runs through everything you need to know about adjusting to life as a student in the UK, so you can focus on enjoying the amazing experience that lies ahead.
Types of undergraduate offers
Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.
UCAS Conservatoires entry requirements
Entry requirements for conservatoire courses could be qualifications, auditions, other skills and interests, and more. Find out about them here.
UCAS Conservatoires: when to apply
Find out when the deadlines for conservatoire courses are, when and how to apply, and how to meet entry requirements.
UCAS Postgraduate entry requirements
Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.
UCAS registered centre linked applications – undergraduate references
The following guidance is for completing undergraduate references for applicants who are linked to a UCAS registered centre.
UCAS Reports
Over the past two years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.
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.
UCAS Undergraduate entry requirements
Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.
UCAS Undergraduate sector-level end of cycle data resources 2019
Our detailed sector-level data resources for the end of the 2019 application cycle.
What do employers look for in graduates?
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.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for lifelong learning?
Nichola Hay MBE, Chair of the Board, Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)
What does the Journey to a Million mean for London?
Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer, London Higher
What does the Journey to a Million mean for students, universities, and the wider HE sector in Scotland?
Professor Sir Gerry McCormac FRSE, FSA, FRSA, FHEA, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Stirling
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student progression and the choices they have in England?
Rt. Hon Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, examines what increased competition means for student progression in England.