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Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.

Our data reporting 2019 UCAS Undergraduate applicants by week of application

Our data reporting 2020 UCAS Undergraduate applicants by week of application

Our data reporting 2021 UCAS Undergraduate applicants by week of application

An overview for those supporting eligible applicants applying to undergraduate courses.

Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.

Find more information about conservatoire audition/assessment fees and how to pay for them.

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. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.

If your child has decided university is the right path for them, here’s what they’ll need to know about making a UCAS application.

Who should write your reference and how do you go about getting one? Find out more about references for conservatoire applications.

Make full use of everything we offer to recruit students this cycle. Compare yourself to competitors and the sector as a whole, identify and understand untapped prospects, and even benchmark the diversity of your applicant pool against your chosen institutions. Many products and services are included in your capitation fee.

Using UCAS' data and insight to execute a targeted paid media campaign to attract a diverse range of candidates for this technology company's graduate and apprenticeship roles.

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