UCAS Data Shows Record University Acceptances for UK Students in 2024

UCAS end of cycle data for 2024, published today (Thursday 12th December) shows the number of UK 18-year-olds accepted to university or college is up 2.9%…

Number of disadvantaged students getting a place at university hits record high

As students across the country celebrate their results, 27,600 of UK 18-year-olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds (POLAR4 Quintile 1) have accepted a place, up…

Second-highest ever number of UK 18-year-olds apply to university or college by January

The number of UK 18-year-olds applying to an undergraduate course this year is the second highest on record, new UCAS data shows. Almost half of…

UCAS data reveals record numbers of students entering higher education

Figures released today (Thursday 22 September) show 275,390 students have been accepted onto a course, higher than the 272,500 (+1%) last year and up from…

2022 UCAS Applicant Figures – 30 June Deadline

Statistical release published on 14 July, providing core numbers for the 2022 June 30 application deadline and graphical illustrations of key trends. This release includes…

UCAS record: 68% of medical-related degree applicants are female

A freedom of information request reveals 68% of applicants to medical-related degrees in the UK are female – an all-time high. Though applications from the…

UCAS personal statements: "So many are now written, polished, edited, co-created by advisers, teachers and parents and not students themselves"

At today’s (16 Feb) “CONNECTING THE WORLD TO UK HE” event, UCAS forecast the shape of the sector over the next five years, with the…

UCAS report shows international students still view the UK as a study destination of choice, but say they need more support and guidance

Almost nine out of ten (88%) international students see the UK as a positive, or very positive, place to study. UCAS’ new report, ‘Where next?…

UCAS record: 82% increase in UK women applying to IT degrees

Women are still hugely underrepresented though, with over four in five computer science applicants being male. Experts encourage UK businesses and government to help promote…

LGBT+ freshers looking forward to being open and out at university, new UCAS research shows

New research by @ucas_online: LGBT+ students beginning university or college increasingly see higher education as an opportunity to be more open about their sexuality or…

UCAS' career quiz will help students navigate their next steps

Students researching their future university course options and careers will get clear guidance on all their options from UCAS’ (@ucas_online) new career quiz tool on…

UCAS: Record levels of young people accepted into university

272,500 UK students aged 18 have been accepted into university or college so far this year, a 7% increase on 2020 and a new record.…

UCAS Announces Major Core Technology Contract with Infosys

Building on six years of successful partnership, the renewed contract will focus on driving greater automation, innovation and efficiency across the service  Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE:…

New UCAS research shows strong demand for apprenticeships from students keen to keep learning in the autumn

More than three quarters (78%) of students who are getting their results next week, but do not plan to immediately start a three year full-time…

UCAS: More students ready to take next step despite pandemic

@ucas_online – More students ready to take next step despite pandemic  Record numbers of students are set to take their next step this summer, with new…

UCAS - Supporting parents is key to unlocking the UK's next generation of apprentices

@ucas_online – The key influencers of young people making decisions about their choices after school are unaware of all the options available, with almost 1/3…

UCAS figures show 400% increase in students enrolled on AI courses

Students turn to technology with university choices – @UCAS figures have revealed demand for #STEM courses is on the rise, with the number of students…

UCAS extends deadline for all applicants to 29 January 2021

@ucas_online – Students applying to start university or college in 2021 have an additional two weeks to complete their applications, following announcements in the UK to…

UCAS appoints first independent Chair to Board of Trustees

Today (3 Nov), @UCAS are delighted to announce that Trudy Norris-Grey has been appointed as the first independent Chair of the UCAS Board of Trustees.…

UCAS acquires mobile app to create gateway for international PG students

#WeAreInternational – @UCAS_online has acquired MO University Assistant, a new multi-language mobile app to support international students and their agents and advisers apply for postgraduate…

UCAS receives upgraded Centre Assessed Grades and provides analysis on number of upgraded students able to meet conditions of original first choice

@ucas_online receives upgraded Centre Assessed Grades and provides analysis on number of upgraded students able to meet conditions of original first choice UCAS has today received…

UCAS: Students from disadvantaged backgrounds more likely than ever to be accepted into university on #ResultsDay

@ucas_online – Students are receiving their qualification results this morning and signing in to UCAS Track. Record numbers of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have…

With A-level exams cancelled, how can you help students enrich their UCAS application?

Help students get a head-start on their @UCAS_online applications despite school closures and use project-based work (#PBL) to enrich their subject knowledge and broader skill…

UK universities global appeal clear from UCAS' most detailed international analysis ever

International students are nearly twice as likely to apply to at least one university or college in London compared to those applying from the UK.…