A guide to applying to University through UCAS

Step one: applying for a place

You can apply to up to six universities.

Step two: interviews

Once you’ve applied to UCAS, your application gets passed to the institutions you've chosen.

Step three: applying for financial help

Once you've made your UCAS application, you can apply for financial help as soon as student finance applications open. You don't need to wait for an offer.

Step four: getting an offer

If you submit your UCAS application by the relevant deadline, you will usually receive offers from your universities by the end of March - although for popular courses, you may not hear until May.
If you don't get an offer
If you don’t get an offer from the universities or colleges on your list, or you turn down or cancel your choices, the UCAS Extra service could give you a second chance to secure a place.

Step five: accepting an offer

Offers will either be conditional (dependent on getting certain grades on your current course) or unconditional (if you already have the qualifications required).

Step six: getting your results

If you get the grades you need for a conditional offer, your university or college will confirm your place. UCAS will send you a formal letter of confirmation.
If you don’t get the grades you need
If you don't get the grades to meet your conditional firm offer, your university or college may not be able to accept you. If this happens, your insurance choice may offer you a place. If not, then you have another chance to get a place through the Clearing system.

Step Seven: When you’ve got your place

Once your place is sorted, you can start preparing for student life.

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