Admission made easy

popular higher education destination for all international applicants in the coming years, thanks to the variety of courses and proven quality,” said UCAS International Strategy head Sally Mansell.

“Another reason is that the UCAS system makes it easy to apply online from a central point. There are plenty of advice and guidance on the website ( that help applicants through the process,” she added.

“Students who register are guided step-bystep through the process and use the online application system to apply.

“There are nearly 35,000 courses available on UCAS’ Course Search, ranging from English literature to Viking studies. We know that studying outside your own country can be daunting. That’s why UCAS provides as much information and support as possible.”

Applicants can speak to a UCAS expert on Twitter and Facebook and receive answers to their questions quickly. Both can be found at UCAS Connect (

along with videos where recent applicants share their experiences.

UCAS is the UK’s shared admissions service for higher education.

They manage applications from over 600,000 applicants each year for full-time undergraduate courses at over 300 institutions across the UK.

UCAS has a dedicated International Team including Mansell and International Manager Kristine Murray.

Their job is to make sure international applicants and advisers have the right help and advice at each stage of their UCAS journey.

Members of the team are at international exhibitions, conferences and events throughout the year and are happy to answer queries.