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More than 21,000 university and college acceptances in Scotland

4 August 2011

Position confirming applicants as of midnight

UCAS has now processed all SQA Highers and Advanced Highers results and as of midnight 21,630 Scottish applicants were accepted into a Scottish university or college, compared to like-for-like figures of 22,043 on Highers results day last year (a decrease of 1.9%).

In total last year, 32,248 Scottish applicants were accepted by universities and colleges, 30,379 at institutions in Scotland.

Andrea Robertson, Director of Customer Operations at UCAS said: "I want to say a huge 'well done' to the thousands of Scottish students who've won a place on the course of their choice.

"But if results haven't quite worked out and you are looking afresh at your options, it may well be you can find a place through Clearing. For people who are flexible and determined, it's possible to find a course that's as fulfilling as your original choice.

"I would also advise anyone who accepts a place to visit UCAS Connect - which brings together all our digital media in one place. From here you can join yougofurther, our own social networking site, and discover future friends about to go to the same university."

With options such as reapplying, part time study or considering other learning opportunities, UCAS advisers are on hand on 0871 468 0 468 to talk applicants through the process. To explore vacancies in Clearing, students should visit the UCAS website to find out all about the courses available.

Last year, 1,935 Scottish students found a place through Clearing, 1,762 at institutions in Scotland.

Some advice for students:

  • Read through the information on the UCAS website to find out how Clearing works.
  • Look on Track, again on the UCAS site, to check the status of your application and to get your Clearing number if you become eligible.
  • Make sure that you're available to speak to universities and colleges - treat your Clearing application like a job application - deal with it yourself. Don't leave it to your parents or friends to sort out.
  • Vacancies will be listed at www.ucas.com from today (4 August). Make sure that the content of the course meets your needs, and check the entry requirements.
  • Start contacting the universities and colleges about the courses that interest you as soon as you can. A university or college that is interested in you will ask for details such as your Clearing number and your Personal ID. You will also be asked questions about your exam results. If they agree to consider your application you'll need to enter the details in Track.
  • If you are accepted onto a course, the university or college will contact us and the confirmation will be displayed on Track.
  • If you need help applying through Clearing or have a query about your application, you can contact the UCAS helpline on 0871 468 0 468 between 08:30 and 18:00 on results day (today).
  • For expert, independent advice on applying to university or college, taking time out or choosing to enter employment speak to a trained adviser on the Exam Results Helpline. Call 0808 100 8000. Lines open between 08:00 and 20:00 on results day (today).

*NOTE: Applications previously processed by CATCH (Centralised Applications to Nursing and Midwifery Training Clearing House) were processed by UCAS for the first time in 2010.

Our press release last year gives 20,651 as the midnight acceptance figure, due to excluding applicants accepted to ex-CATCH courses, to allow correct comparison with 2009.

UCAS is a charity and is the world's leading shared admissions service for higher education. We manage applications for full-time undergraduate courses, together with applications through GTTR (Graduate Teacher Training Registry), CUKAS (Conservatoires UK Admissions Service) and UKPASS (UK Postgraduate Application and Statistical Service).

Since its inception in 1993, UCAS has processed around 30 million applications and placed over 5 million students on higher education courses.

Services include:

  • An informative website (www.ucas.com) enabling students and parents to access a wealth of information designed to help their application to higher education run smoothly.
  • A state-of-the-art contact centre (0871 468 0468) providing a point of contact for students, schools and higher education institutions.
  • An online application system.
  • A simple, straightforward tracking service enabling students and schools advisers to access up-to-date information about their applications at the click of a button.
  • Over 50 higher education events each year providing 250,000 students with face-to-face advice on the UCAS process. Internationally, we participated in events in over 12 countries and also provided training and professional development throughout Europe and beyond.
  • UCAS Connect, which brings you the digital side of UCAS. It's the place for all online advice and tips about applying to university. You can talk to us, ask questions on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, and join our student network, yougofurther. Here you can meet people applying to your course or university.

Media contacts
UCAS Press Office: 01242 545469
James Woodward, Press Officer
Email: j.woodward@ucas.ac.uk
James Durant, Press Officer
Email: j.durant@ucas.ac.uk

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