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Access, build, train, and test against our new services using HEP3

HEP3, our new dedicated test and training environment, is now live.

Posted Wed 14 June 2017

HEP3 is designed to allow you to access, build, train, and test against our:

  • multi-destination search tool (includes courses for UCAS Postgraduate, UCAS Undergraduate, and UCAS Conservatoires)
  • collection tool (course management for UCAS Postgraduate, UCAS Undergraduate, and UCAS Conservatoires course data)
  • application management service (the most up-to-date UCAS Postgraduate version)

You can use the environment for a range of admissions-related activity, including:

  • training
  • troubleshooting
  • submitting dummy applications to simulate the applicant experience
  • testing
  • developing integration against our APIs (currently available to providers developing in-house, and software vendors only)

As this is our first iteration of our new test environment, functionality is limited – for example, generating test data. We’ll keep you informed as and when new features and functions are available.

How do I sign in?
You will need to register for HEP3 the first time you use it. If you have previously registered for and used our beta environment, you will need to re-register and create a new password. Register using these simple steps:

  • Register now and tell us some basic information about yourself. You’ll be asked to create a password, pick a security question, and agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy.
  • You’ll then receive an email containing a link to activate your account. Click the Activate account link to complete your registration.
If you need technical support, please use the ServiceNow portal. For any other queries, please contact the HEP Team on 0344 984 1111. To find out more about all of our environments, visit our dedicated pages on ucas.com.