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Find out more about the rebuild of our subject guides.

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

Each course, and most universities and colleges, have different requirements – usually a mix of qualifications, subjects, or exam grades. Learn more about them here.

Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.

Interviews and auditions help course tutors compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your interview.

We’ve asked experts in the field and created a simple list to tell you about the important differences between undergraduate and postgraduate personal statements.

Here are some pros and cons of studying abroad to get you started, but it’s a good idea to create your own tables of pros and cons for each course, country, and study abroad option you’re considering.

Andy Durman, Executive Vice President of Global Business Unit, Lightcast

Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester 

Oli De Botton, Chief Executive, The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)

Rt. Hon Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, examines what increased competition means for student progression in England.

Carys Willgoss, Principal Policy Adviser, UCAS

Anne Marie Graham, Chief Executive, UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a grant you don’t need to repay.

UK universities provide their students with a wide range of support before, during, and after they have completed their studies.

We spoke to Hannah Rashidi, a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice at BT who knew she wanted to do an apprenticeship since secondary school. Here, she talks about how she made the decision, making friends, and her advice to future apprentices.

Over 45% of international students in the UK are here to complete a postgraduate degree, because it has some of the world’s top-ranking universities, leading the way in pioneering research and academic studies. This page explains the postgraduate options available, how to apply, and some of the benefits of studying in the UK.