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…
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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…
Disadvantaged students show confidence in applications as they approach exams
New figures published by @UCAS_online today (17 Feb) show a record number of disadvantaged students have applied to start university or college this autumn. 28%…
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…
Strong demand for UK HE amidst a global pandemic
Today marks the final UCAS (@ucas_online) 2021 End of Cycle release, with new data breaking down individual university and college application and acceptance figures for…
Pandemic inspires ‘future nurses’ with a welcome increase in school and college leavers looking to enter the profession
A record number of 18-year-olds applied to study nursing in England in 2021, with the COVID pandemic playing a significant factor in their decision to…
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?…