#ucas
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clearing · ucas
UCAS Clearing Dates and Deadlines for 2026 Entry
Clearing runs from early July to mid October. Here are the dates that matter for 2026 entry, and the deadlines behind them that international applicants should plan around.
clearing · ucas
UCAS Clearing for International Students: How It Works
Clearing is open to international applicants, not just UK students. Here is what actually happens, what universities ask for on the phone, and the visa timing you need to plan around.
clearing · ucas
Clearing Tips: What to Say When You Call a University
The Clearing call is a short interview. Here is what to prepare, what to say, and the questions that tell you whether the place is really right.
ucas · entry requirements
UCAS tariff points explained for international qualifications
How the UCAS tariff works, which international qualifications carry points, and why many universities ignore the tariff entirely.
postgraduate · masters
Postgraduate vs undergraduate applications: what changes
If you have applied to a UK undergraduate course before, nearly every part of the postgraduate process is different. Here is what changes.
ucas · personal statement
UCAS personal statement for international students
The UCAS personal statement is now three structured questions. Here is how to answer each one, with the extra context international applicants should include.
ucas · applications
UCAS deadlines and timeline for international applicants
Every UCAS date that matters if you are applying from outside the UK, plus the extra steps international applicants have to fit around them.
usa students · ucas
UCAS Explained for American Students
The UK has one application portal, five choices and one essay. Here is how UCAS actually works if you grew up with the Common App.
usa students · study in the uk
How to Study in the UK as an American: Step-by-Step Guide
Everything a US student needs to go from "maybe the UK" to enrolled: course choice, UCAS, deadlines, money and the visa.
study abroad · usa students
Why More American Students Are Applying to UK Universities
A record number of U.S. students applied to UK universities for fall 2025. Here’s what is driving interest in college abroad and what American students should consider before applying.