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Here are the top things admissions teams will look for when reviewing your application:

qualifications

content of written personal statement displaying passion for the subject area, while demonstrating motivation, enthusiasm, and the skills and experiences that will enable you to succeed at university

content of reference

knowledge of, and commitment to, the subject discipline

good attitude to learning and personal development

ability to articulate yourself fluently and accurately in writing - it is a sign of what's to come for tutors

University admissions staff talk about the top things they look for in an application.

You can only apply once in a cycle

Do not apply more than once in a cycle, or submit a new application if you are holding a deferred place from a previous cycle, as your new application will be cancelled and you won't receive a refund.

If you've applied in previous cycles, are not holding a deferred place and want to apply again, you'll have to submit a new application.

If you have applied before, your UCAS PID will automatically revert to your previous one.

Applying through UCAS Conservatoires?

The process is slightly different - find out how to fill in your application.

1. Register with UCAS

Register in the UCAS Hub and complete the registration questions - confirming the year you want to start your studies and that you're interested in 'Undergraduate' level of study. You'll then be taken to your UCAS Hub dashboard, where you'll see a tile called 'Your application'. Simply click 'Start' to begin your application.

When completing your application - make sure you enter your first name and middle name(s) exactly as they're stated on official documents, such as your passport, birth certificate, or driving licence.If you only have one name, enter it in both the first name and last name fields on the application.

Applying in Welsh

You can make your application entirely in Welsh by changing the language to Welsh in the 'Preferences' area of your profile. Find out more about how to apply in Welsh.

European characters

You can use some ​European characters in your personal details, personal statement, employment and referee details. Some of these will be substituted with UK equivalent characters. Check our ​

Extended character sets substitution list for more details.

2. Complete your details

There are some key points to note:

1. You must complete all mandatory questions and you can't skip any sections. These must all be complete before your application can be sent. But you don't have to do it all at once - sign in and save your progress at any time.

2. Make sure your email address is always up-to-date - so you don't miss important updates on your application. You can change your email address at any time, but only your primary email address will receive email communications from UCAS and your chosen universities and colleges.

3. We'll ask for your residency status - if you're from outside the UK and need clarification on this, visit the UKCISA website for detailed information.

4. There are questions specifically for UK students - these areabout your ethnic origin, national identity, and occupational background. These are mandatory questions used for monitoring purposes. This information will only be shared with universities and colleges after you have secured a place and will not influence any decision regarding your application.

5. We ask for information about personal circumstances - such as your parental education, if you've been in care, or involved in widening participation activities, so universities and colleges can form a more complete understanding of you as an individual. While this information is optional, it can help universities and colleges better understand your background, and provide support.

6. If you're applying with the support of a school and you didn't enter your buzzword during registration - you can do this at any time from your application. This will link your application to your school or college, so they can track your progress and provide support, including adding your reference.

7. We ask how you plan to fund your studies - but we do not manage student finance applications. Find out more about funding and finance.

8. You can give a parent, guardian, or adviser nominated access - if you'd like them to be able to speak to us on your behalf. We'll be able to discuss your application with them, but for security reasons, we can't share your login details (for example, if you need to change your password).

3. Add your education history

You must enter all your qualifications from secondary education onwards - whether you have the result (even any that were ungraded) or you're still awaiting exams and results. This helps unis and colleges to understand if you meet their entry requirements. However, sometimes a uni or college will make you an offer even if you don't meet the exact grades they're asking for. If you have any questions about entry requirements, speak to the uni/college before you apply.

If you're waiting for results, these are the exam results we're able to process and forward on to unis and colleges. If any of your pending qualifications aren't on this list, you still need to add them to your application, but also remember you'll need to send the results on to your chosen universities and colleges when you get them.

If you studied at a uni or college but didn't finish the course, you still need to enter these details. Include the start and finish date, and state that you didn't receive any qualifications there.

If you are currently studying for a qualification or awaiting results, it is important you make sure your referee adds your predicted grades to your application - some universities and colleges will not consider your application without them.

It's really important you enter the right qualifications on your application - especially if you're taking a vocational qualification, such as a BTEC - as there are a number of different options to choose from in the application, depending on the size and type of qualification you're taking. If you're not sure which version of a qualification you're taking, talk to your school or college, or contact us for advice.

4. Complete your employment history

If you've had any paid jobs - full-time or part-time - here's where you can enter details for up to five of them. Include company names, addresses, job descriptions, and start/finish dates.

Any unpaid or voluntary work shouldn't be included here - mention that in your personal statement. If you've not had any paid work experience, just leave this section blank, and mark it as complete.

5. Select your course choices

You can choose up to five courses (all now or some later). There's no preference order and your universities/colleges won't see where else you've applied until after you reply to any offers you get.

​Applying for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or veterinary science?

For these subjects you can only apply to a maximum of four courses in any one of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or veterinary science.

You can add choices with a different deadline later, but don't forget you can only have five choices in total.

Can I apply to both the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge?

Usually you can only apply to one course at either the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.

There are exceptions though - if you'll be a graduate at the start of the course, and you're applying for graduate medicine (course code A101) at the University of Cambridge, you could then also apply to medicine (course code A100) at Cambridge, as well as graduate medicine (course code A101) at the University of Oxford. (Some applicants will need to complete an additional application form to apply - visit the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge websites for more information.)

Are you applying for deferred entry?

If you are, make sure you've checked that the university or college accepts deferred entry applications for the course.

They may not be offering the course the following year, may be changing it, or prefer students not to have a gap in study before they start their degree.
Find out more about deferred entry

6. Write a personal statement

This is the only part of the application where you can write in your own style - it's your chance to tell universities and colleges why you'd like to study with them, and what skills and experience you have. It's got to be at least 1,000 characters long - but you have up to 4,000 characters/47 lines - whichever comes first.

We recommend you start in Microsoft Word (or something similar) and paste it into your application as the application doesn't have a spell check - while you're in your application, hit save regularly to avoid losing your work. As you would with any important piece of work read and re-read and preview it before you mark this section as complete.

7. Submit your application

Once you've completed your application, you'll be shown your full application - make sure you review it and make any edits.

You'll then be asked to read and agree to the declaration - which allows us to process your info and send it to your chosen universities/colleges.

8. Get a reference, pay your application fee, and send your application to us

A reference is a written recommendation from a teacher, adviser or professional who knows you academically. Everyone needs a reference, unless you get permission from your chosen universities and colleges.

Your application cannot be submitted until your chosen referee has completed and added your reference to the application.

For 2024 entry, the application fee is £27.50 for up to five choices.

Trouble paying for your application? We've put together a handy guide to help you, which is available in English and Welsh.

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​Applying through a school, college or centre?

They will let you know whether and when you should pay them, so they can pay us. Alternatively, they'll tell you to pay UCAS direct by credit/debit card, and you do this before the reference is added to your application.

They will then send your application to us on your behalf. They may even set you an earlier deadline to complete your application than the UCAS deadline you're aiming to meet - this will be to allow them time to arrange your reference for you.

​Applying as an individual?

After the reference is added, pay by debit/credit card online, then submit your application to us.

​Applying from prison?

If you're applying from prison, as well as an academic reference, you also need a statement from the prison authorities - saying you're suitable and available for the start date.

Applying with no fixed address?

You need to provide an address on your UCAS application, as well as on your application for student finance. It's important to give an address you can collect mail from.

What if I can't afford the application fee?

Please speak to your school or college first if you have difficulty in affording the application fee. Most schools and colleges will cover the cost of your application fee if you can't afford this yourself.

You could also contact your chosen university or college(s) directly as they may also have schemes to pay for application fees in some circumstances.

For students in certain circumstances, there may be other sources of financial help:

If you have been in care - your local authority will be able to cover this cost for you. Contact your personal adviser, or call the Become Care Advice Service on 0800 023 2033 if you would like more advice. You might also find Become's factsheet about going to university or college helpful to find more information.

If you are a carer - contact your local authority and ask for an assessment of your needs, to help you plan for university or college. You could also speak to your local young carer services about support: find yours on the Children's Society website. For more help with going to uni or college as a carer, visit the Carers Trust website.

If you are an asylum seeker or refugee - Refugee Education UK has an overview of providers of grants to support young people's education, including the cost of fees, travel, resources, and equipment.

If you are applying from prison - your local authority or Youth Offending Team might be able to help with this. Alternatively, there are a number of organisations who may be able to support you:

UCAS is a charity. The cost of running the undergraduate admissions service is paid for by the application fees students pay and the fees universities and colleges pay when students are accepted. The profits from our wholly-owned commercial subsidiary, UCAS Media Ltd, help us to keep investing in improving the service for the next generation of students.

We work hard to keep our costs down, and believe the application fee represents good value for money. Your application fee pays for: information and support to help students make well-informed decisions about their futures, the processing and management of your applications with universities and colleges, our Customer Experience Centre, matching millions of exam results with students' applications to speed up decision-making, and the Clearing service - which helps applicants find a place after the main application period has finished.

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This is where and how you apply for full-time undergraduate courses.

Sign in to your application

2020 entry
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How to fill in an application

1. Check which application deadline you need to meet - most courses have a deadline in January, but some are in the October. There are late deadlines too, but applications are competitive, so applying on time gives you more chance of getting a place on a course you want.

2. How to fill in your application - a step-by-step guide to all the information you need to provide.

How to track the progress of your application

1. How to track your application - an overview of what happens when you're waiting to hear back from universities and colleges, and what to do next.

2. How to handle exam results day - some course offers are conditional on exam results, so here's how to prepare and what to do on the day.

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.

You make your application in our online system, Apply. You don't need to do it all at once - you can save your progress and sign back in anytime.

Once you've sent your application and received your welcome email, you can see how it's progressing by signing in to our online system, Track.

If your offers are conditional on results, it's now you see if your exam results are high enough for the uni or college to confirm your place.

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Benefits of studying in the UK

Undergraduate courses here can offer a fantastic mix of valuable skills, diverse culture, innovative industries and academic excellence.

How to apply

You do all your research and applying for courses online through the UCAS website.

Firstly, the way that UK higher education works means there are different rules for UK, EU and international students. We'll highlight the similarities and differences throughout ucas.com, but it might be worth checking our guide to UK higher education terms too.

1. Then get started on what to study, when to apply and how to get a place and a visa.

2. Then find a course, and look out for our advice on how to choose a suitable course and university.

3. Then start applying, submitting your application before 15 January (18:00 UK time) if possible, (or 15 October 18:00 UK time the year before for Oxford, Cambridge or most medicine, veterinary and dentistry courses).

4. Then look at finance and support, if you'll need to arrange visas and to pay course fees or adjust to life in the UK.

Advice for international applications

You can download step-by-step guides here - including guides in other languages - and we have specific tips for international students throughout our website.

All the tips are listed together here too

They'll be displayed in links like this titled 'International and EU students' throughout the website, and you can also find them all by clicking below.

You can also speak to current undergraduate students for advice:
Speak to current undergraduate students through Unibuddy
EU referendum: what does it mean for you?

If you're an EU national who's applied to study in the UK, you may be concerned about the recent referendum result, and what it means for you. Here are a few things you can do to find out more about Brexit.

1. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) looks after the interests of international students and those who work with them. Read UKCISA's latest article on the EU referendum.

2. Take a look at what universities are saying about Brexit - you can find links to their websites in our search tool.

3. Read the statements below about the latest support arrangements for EU students.

Starting your studies in 2019/20?
England
EU students will be able to access financial support for the duration of their course on the same basis as those starting in 2018/19. Find out more.

The Scottish Government has confirmed that EU nationals are guaranteed free tuition for the duration of their course.
Wales
The Welsh Government has confirmed that EU students applying for a place at Welsh universities for the 2019/20 academic year will continue to be eligible for financial support. Find out more.

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All applications to UK universities for full-time undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

Regardless of the course or university that you're applying to, you'll need to have a good grasp of the UCAS deadlines you're facing, as missing them could jeopardise your application.

As is the case with any deadline, do not leave your application to the last minute. From March to September research courses and universities attend open days, higher education fairs and conferences.

The infographic below contains the list of UCAS deadlines and key dates for students applying for 2020 entry. Some of the dates may not be relevant to you, but make sure to read it through and note down any that are. And remember, it never hurts to be organised long before a deadline!

Download a printable PDF version of the application timeline

The application process varies depending on the type of institution you're applying for, the level of degree and how you are choosing to study.

UCAS' online application procedure is called 'Apply'.

UCAS works closely with schools, colleges, libraries and other agencies to ensure that all applicants have access to this system.

Apply is available on the UCAS website alongside details of all the courses available so you can apply from any computer with access to the internet.

Read our advice on filling in your application.

If you're a performing arts student, you may want to apply to a conservatoire. Applications to most of these institutions need to be made through UCAS Conservatoires, and you can read about more about this system and the key dates here. Many colleges also recruit through the UCAS system. Along with universities, these institutions help to make up the list of over 700 providers featured in our Course Chooser.

Applications to part-time courses are slightly different, and you will need to contact universities individually to find out how to apply.

If you are looking for postgraduate study, some are accessed via UCAS' UKPASS service, while others are processed by direct application. Read more about postgraduate applications here.

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All applications to UK universities are made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Simply fill in a UCAS application form on the UCAS website.

Make sure you get your application in well before the deadline, particularly if you want to study at one of the top universities in the UK. See our handy page listing all UCAS deadlines here.
There are 5 steps to UCAS applications: 1. Registration
First and foremost register your details with UCAS. This bit is simple just make sure you input it all correctly.
2. Find a course
Possibly the most important stage, you'll need to identify a course you want to spend the next 3 or more years of your life committed to. Our advice on Choosing a Course takes you through the process.

Use our CUG Course Chooser to search through over 100,000 courses.

Once you've found a course take a note of its unique UCAS code, you'll need this to fill out the application form.
3. Find a university
You've found the perfect course now you need to make sure you study it at the right university. Advice on Choosing a University will help you come to the right decision. Think about more than just league table position - what about the location, the accommodation and the facilities?

Once you've made your shortlist of universities make a note of their unique UCAS codes.

4. Fill out the application form

One application form is used to apply for 5 different choices. You can apply to 5 different universities for the same course or 5 different courses at the same university, it's up to you.

Remember you'll only have room for one personal statement and these are normally quite specific to the course. Read our insider advice on successful personal statements, courtesy of James Seymour, Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment at the University of Gloucestershire.
5. Send and wait for replies
Once you've submitted your application universities will have time to consider your application.

Non-EU international students

International students from a non-EU country can submit an application to UCAS at any time between 1 September and 30 June in the year preceding the academic year that studies commence.

However, most students apply well before 30 June to make sure that places are still available and to allow plenty of time to make immigration, travel and accommodation arrangements.

EU international students

Applicants from within an EU country must ensure their application form is received by UCAS by 15 January; otherwise they will be treated as late applicants. Different, usually earlier, dates apply for Oxford and Cambridge, and for medical and art and design courses. Check when an application is due on the application timetable.

As well as the UCAS application, remember to check on eligibility for any possible scholarships, loans and grants.

Find out more about the UK application process in our Applying to university section.

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