HIGHER EDUCATION APPLICANT GUIDE
If you are considering studying a higher education( HE) course at university or college, and don’ t know where to start, this guide will provide clear and unbiased information.
From deciding where and what to study, and how to best approach visiting a university / college, or UCAS exhibition; to understanding student finance, other funding options and budgeting for your studies- we’ ve got it covered!
This is a step-by-step guide to the HE application process for 2026 / 27 *. Please be aware that the dates and figures listed are for entry onto a full-time HE course at a public university / college in England in academic year 2026 / 27.
ABOUT UNI CONNECT
Uni Connect is funded by the |
So far over 1.7 million young |
Office for Students and brings |
people from underrepresented |
together 29 partnerships of |
groups have engaged with |
universities, colleges and other |
the Uni Connect programme. |
local partners to offer activities, |
In 2023-24 the partnerships |
advice and information on the |
continued to work with 2,843 |
benefits and realities of going |
schools and colleges. |
to university or college. |
The programme was set up For more information visit: in 2017 and supports the officeforstudents. org. uk / strategic goal that students’ uniconnect / access to higher education is not limited by their background, location or characteristics.
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