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    Connect with student applicants planning their future

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    Get Your brand noticed by future university students

    Capture the attention of young people before they step onto campus.

    Our research shows why early engagement with 16–18-year-olds matters and how your brand can connect meaningfully during this period of life full of decisions, both big and small.

    Inside the whitepaper, you’ll learn how to:

    • Get discovered by future students before university applications begin
    • Stay top-of-mind with strategies that resonate with teens
    • Drive long-term impact with the next generation of consumers

    Download the whitepaper

    Working with UCAS gives brands an opportunity to...

    Provide the value that matters

    We’re partnering with brands that want to support students as they prepare for university — offering valuable, budget-friendly products and services that meet their needs.

    Be discovered at the very beginning

    Starting university marks the start of a new chapter in their journey — and a prime time for brand discovery — with people up to 2.5x more likely to try something new during a major life event.

    Make connections that last

    University is filled with significant moments that shape us as adults - providing brands with many opportunities to leave a lasting impression and build the foundation for long-term brand loyalty.

    Reach and engage the next generation with verified data from UCAS

    UCAS plays a unique role in guiding young people as they make decisions about their future, giving brands a trusted way to reach them at key moments in their journey.

    To support them, we’ve engineered a unique media ecosystem built around the application journey, using verified insights and multiple channels to reach students where it matters most.

    Ready to engage the next generation with UCAS?

    Get in touch

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    Connect with an audience always in decision mode

    Our trusted relationship with young people — built through consistent guidance and support across key touchpoints — drives media performance that consistently exceeds industry benchmarks.

    We offer multi-channel opportunities that are targeted, segmented, and tailored to your specific objectives, helping you reach the right audience through channels including our website, events, email and direct mail, and social media.

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    Connecting with Gen-Z: Be there in the moments that matter

    The journey to university is full of key moments and decisions for Gen Z. Using our student cycle timeline, brands can ensure they are are there in the moments that matter. 

    Case study: Lenovo

    Discover how UCAS helped Lenovo engage the next generation through a multichannel approach including events, email, and social media.

    Read the case study

    Read our blog posts

    Explore our latest blog posts, packed with useful information and insights from the experts, for brands looking to reach, connect with, and support the next generation.

    Trusted UK course listings for student-facing platforms

    Help students make confident decisions with accurate, regularly refreshed UK course listings. Our data service supports platforms that guide, inform, and inspire the next generation.

    Explore our courses data packages 

    Five students socialising on a city bench, one using a smartphone — a real-world glimpse into how next-gen consumers connect and engage, offering brands insight into reaching student audiences through mobile and social platforms.

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