- Where to start?
- Step 1: Choosing courses
- Step 2: Applying
- Step 3: Offers
- Step 4: Results
- Step 5: Next steps
- Step 6: Starting university or college
- UCAS Tariff
- UCAS terms explained
- Student finance
- Events
- News
- Important dates
- Student number controls
Where to start?
Have a look through the six steps to applying below for an overview. Then read through any other sections which are relevant to you.
Six steps to applying
The application process broken down into six main steps.
Higher education explained
Learn more about higher education qualifications, teaching methods, and university groups.
Applying from the UK
Sources of information and advice to help you make the right decisions before you apply.
Non-UK students
Detailed advice about studying in the UK for international students, to help you make the right choices.
Mature students
Essential information and advice if you¿re returning to learn some time after leaving school.
Disabled students
Support for students with disabilities and where to find further advice.
Care leavers
Information about Buttle UK, the largest UK charity providing grants to children and young people leaving care. And a list of universities who have been awarded the Buttle UK Quality Mark for Care Leavers.
Read our book on applying
Our own guide, providing everything you need to know about the entire research and UCAS application process.