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Media releases
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Final end of cycle figures for 2012
Date published: 18 December 2012Download the final end of cycle figures for 2012
Date published: 13 December 2012
Overall demand for higher education in England weakens, but percentage of disadvantaged young people entering increases to record high.
UCAS comment on November applicant statistics
Date published: 28 November 2012UCAS comment on November applicant statistics.
2013 cycle applicant figures - November 2012
Date published: 28 November 2012Download the 2013 cycle applicant figures for November 2012.
UCAS reveals top ten questions from university and college applicants
Date published: 14 November 2012UCAS has shared the top ten questions asked by applicants searching its intuitive website, with queries about deadlines topping the chart.
UCAS holds first higher education social media conference
Date published: 24 October 2012The first UCAS Higher Education Social Media Conference was held at Prospero House in London yesterday [Tuesday 23 October 2012] with over 150 delegates from a variety of organisations including universities, colleges, and commercial partners.
UCAS comment on October applicant statistics
Date published: 24 October 2012A comment on 15 October applicant statistics from Mary Curnock Cook, UCAS Chief Executive.
2013 cycle applicant figures - October 2012
Date published: 24 October 2012Data reported as at Thursday 18 October 2012 (00:05) compared to the same point in previous cycles, for applications considered on time for 15 October deadline.
First UCAS deadline just days away
Date published: 10 October 2012Applications to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine/science from autumn 2013 must be submitted to UCAS by midnight (UK time) on Monday 15 October 2012.
Date published: 09 October 2012
Olympic gold medallist Alex Gregory will speak to local school children as part of an exclusive interview with Jill Douglas
Date published: 05 October 2012
Compose your future is a one day performing arts exhibition for students interested in getting into performing arts, music, dance, drama, broadcasting and much more.
Date published: 25 September 2012
Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Exeter, has been appointed Chair of the UCAS Board.
Applying to university or college next year?
Date published: 24 September 2012Top dos and don'ts from UCAS
Date published: 20 September 2012
UCAS analysis and research report 20 September 2012.
UCAS staff pull out all the stops to raise money for LINC, in support of colleague Catherine Beck
Date published: 20 September 2012On Friday 14 September UCAS hosted a festival themed event named 'UCAStonbury' at its headquarters in Cheltenham.
UCAS comes to Dublin - 19 - 21 September 2012
Date published: 19 September 2012The UCAS International Team will be present at the Irish Times Higher Options event in Dublin which takes place between 19 - 21 September 2012.
UCAS Update Thursday 23 August
Date published: 23 August 2012A more detailed set of applicant statistics, one week after Results day.
UCAS Update Friday 17 August 2012
Date published: 17 August 2012As at 12:30 on Friday 17 August, UCAS statistics show
Results day update - Thursday 16 August
Date published: 16 August 2012UCAS has now processed all A level results and as of midnight 357,915 applicants have been accepted into a university or college, compared with 384,649 on results day last year.
Applicant statistics - daily updates 16 August - 21 September 2012
Date published: 16 August 2012Latest applicant statistics are published in this section, Monday to Friday at 12:00 noon until mid-September.
Advice to university and college applicants ahead of A level results day
Date published: 14 August 2012As A level results day (Thursday 16 August) approaches, UCAS advisers - including our social media team - are ready to help applicants through the Confirmation and Clearing process.
More than 22,000 university and college acceptances in Scotland
Date published: 07 August 2012Position confirming acceptances at Scottish universities and colleges as of midnight on 7 August 2012.
Advice for Scottish university and college applicants as results day approaches
Date published: 06 August 2012With just hours to go until Scottish results day, UCAS advisers, including our social media team, are available to help anyone with questions about the Confirmation and Clearing process.
Date published: 09 July 2012
Table showing the number of main scheme choices to individual universities and colleges recruiting students through UCAS for autumn 2012.
2012 applicant figures - 30 June deadline
Date published: 09 July 2012Tables showing applicants and applications received by 30 June 2012
How have applications for full-time undergraduate higher education in the UK changed in 2012?
Date published: 09 July 2012As part of our ongoing commitment to providing data and insight on admissions to higher education, UCAS has today published a report exploring application behaviour across the UK in the 2012 admissions cycle compared to previous years.
Date published: 31 May 2012
Latest applicant statistics are published here.
Ten great reasons why you should apply to study in the UK
Date published: 08 May 2012Winning a place at a UK university grants you access to a diverse range of cultures, immersion in the English language and excellent teaching.
University of Gloucestershire take the first ever Universities Week Challenge trophy against UCAS
Date published: 08 May 2012Staff and students from the University of Gloucestershire and UCAS went head to head in a series of competitive sports matches in the first ever Universities Week Challenge games, with the University coming out on top.
Advantage University of Gloucestershire after tennis fixture vs. UCAS in Universities Week Challenge
Date published: 01 May 2012UCAS Chief Executive Mary Curnock Cook took part in tennis matches that set UCAS staff against staff and students from the University of Gloucestershire on the opening day of Universities Week 2012.
Record number of people applying for postgraduate study through UKPASS
Date published: 30 April 2012UKPASS, the postgraduate admissions service from UCAS, received a record 8,156 applications last month - up 36.5 per cent on March 2011.
Universities Week Challenge: UCAS v University of Gloucestershire Games commence
Date published: 25 April 2012Staff and students from the University of Gloucestershire and UCAS will go head to head in a series of competitive sports matches in the first ever Universities Week Challenge games.
2012 applicant figures - April
Date published: 27 April 2012Latest applicant statistics are published here.
UCAS Students Live show gives brands the first chance to reach students
Date published: 17 April 2012Students Live, the biggest student show in the UK, will return in September at London's Olympia National Hall.
UCAS consultation recommends far-reaching reforms of HE admissions service
Date published: 28 March 2012In a report published today, UCAS recommends far-reaching reforms of the admissions process for entry to full-time undergraduate Higher Education.
2012 applicant figures - March
Date published: 27 March 2012Latest applicant statistics are published here.
2012 applicant figures - February
Date published: 28 February 2012Latest applicant statistics are published here.
UCAS Comment on January application statistics
Date published: 30 January 2012UCAS Comment on January application statistics released on Monday 30 January 2012.
2012 applicant figures - January
Date published: 30 January 2012Latest applicant statistics are published here.
Analysis of UCAS January deadline application rates by country
Date published: 30 January 2012View the full Analysis of UCAS January deadline application rates by country.
Applications digest 15 January
Date published: 30 January 2012Table showing the number of main scheme choices to individual universities and colleges recruiting students through UCAS for autumn 2012.
Preparing for the 15 January deadline - Final Advice
Date published: 11 January 2012If you haven't submitted an application for a university and college course beginning this year, there's still time - even though the 15 January deadline is looming.
UCAS comment on December applicant statistics
Date published: 04 January 2012UCAS comment on the undergraduate applicant statistics released on Wednesday 4 January 2012.
2012 applicant figures - December
Date published: 04 January 2012Latest applicant statistics are published here.