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Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.

Here's a list of virtual tours and videos from universities and colleges, so you can see what it's like on campus and what facilities are available.

Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

Visas and English language tests apply to many international applications. Find out what you need to do and when to apply for yours.

This page shows you all the extra tips international applicants might need to know when making UCAS Undergraduate applications.

Every year, thousands of mature students go to university or college. It's a great chance to develop new skills and career options – at any age.

We’ve got lots of resources and information dedicated to helping parents and guardians support students applying to uni.

Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they’re used, and how many points your qualifications are worth, using our points calculator.

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There are over 50,000 undergraduate courses at more than 395 providers in the UK, so it’s important you do your research. Here’s some advice to help you.

With so many courses, and many similar ones available, it's important that you find out more about the course and the university or college before you start to shortlist your options.

You make your application online. Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once.

Not sure how to pay for uni, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a wide range of support available for all sorts of circumstances.

Thinking about options after GCSEs or Nationals? Find ideas to help you start your job or career plan.

After GCSEs or National 5s, you could continue studying subjects you like, take vocational qualifications, an apprenticeship, or work or volunteer and study part-time.

Everything you and your child need to know is explained across the UCAS website, but here we highlight the most important things to consider.

If your offers are conditional on results, it's now you see if your exam results are high enough for the uni or college to confirm your place.

Once you've sent your application and received your welcome email, you can sign in at any time to see how it's progressing.

If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it's free!

If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply.

We receive many results from the exam boards that grade your exams – these are listed below. If yours isn't there, you need to send results to your unis, colleges, or conservatoires.

How you get a reference for your application depends on if you’re applying individually, or through a school, college, or a centre registered with UCAS.

UCAS operates a dedicated Verification Team tasked with the prevention and detection of fraud in applications and similarity in personal statements.

Find out about the different decisions universities and colleges can make on your application.

Find out when you need to reply and about the different replies you can make.

Interviews and auditions help course tutors compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your interview.

You can make some changes to your application yourself, and for others you either contact the universities and colleges, or you contact us.

Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.

Information for parents and carers about the opportunities for post-16 education and training,.

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.

Here we explain what your status in your application means and what to do next. Scroll down for advice if you change your mind about an offer you've already accepted.

Information and resources for teachers to help students choose their post-16 education and training.

Some universities require you to sit an admissions test as part of the application process – discover the different types of assessment here.

Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.

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.