General visa and immigration information for studying abroad
What you need to know about visas and immigration if you're going to study abroad.
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General visa and immigration information for studying abroad
What you need to know about visas and immigration if you're going to study abroad.
HE provider good practice briefing for refugees, asylum seekers, and students with limited leave to remain
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges, supporting the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who are refugees, asylum seekers, and those with limited leave to remain in the UK. We have worked with STAR Network, Refugee Education UK and We Belong to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
How can we best prepare the Million for a rapidly evolving job market?
Tom Ravenscroft, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Builder
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How to advise students about GCSE choices
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How to apply in Welsh
If you're applying to Welsh course providers, you can choose to complete your application entirely in Welsh.
How to apply through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
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How to fill in the UCAS application
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.
How to prepare for a uni interview
Is there one UK university you would love to study at? Or have you found the perfect course for you? Then getting the grades might not be enough. They may want you to attend an interview or submit your work to see if you are the right kind of student.
How to prepare for an interview
Congratulations, you’ve been invited to an interview. Whatever happens next, you should see this as a big achievement.
How to write a CV
Your CV is an essential part of getting a job. It’s the first thing an employer or a recruiter will see of you, so you want to make a good impression.
How to write UCAS Conservatoires references
We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write an academic or practical reference for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.
How to write UCAS Undergraduate references
We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write a reference for a UCAS Undergraduate applicant.
International and EU students
Universities and colleges in the UK offer students from overseas an amazing opportunity to study in the UK at some of the world's leading higher education providers.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.