Explore the latest news and key information from UCAS.

Latest news

9 Dec 2021
For the first time, more than 100,000 UK 18 year olds were accepted onto courses at the most competitive universities and colleges in 2021.
28 Oct 2021
The number of UK 18 year olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds applying to the most selective universities and courses has jumped 8% this year. This compares to a 1% rise for students from the...
24 Sep 2021
LGBT+ students beginning university or college increasingly see higher education as an opportunity to be more open about their sexuality or gender, a new study finds, but more than 1 in 10 say they...

Key documents

We provide numerous scheduled and topical reports surrounding the university application process.

These include:

  • CEO presentations
  • End of cycle reports
  • Annual reports

Data and analysis

We provide intelligence and reporting on trends in applications to higher education.


Press office

Talk to our press office for more information.


Policy and consultations

To keep you in the loop, we publish our responses to policy discussions and consultations.

 


Events

We organise more than 70 events a year throughout the UK. These include exhibitions for students and conferences for advisers and members.

Take a look at the specific events we offer below, or you can check our advice on open days and international events.


Exhibitions

The UCAS higher education exhibitions bring together future students with course providers and other interesting organisations.


Conferences

We host a number of conferences throughout the year to provide information about UCAS services and the wider higher education sector.