UCAS
UCAS helps people explore and apply for higher education and consider learning and career options.
Start studying — UK guide
Explore study options, student funding for your UK nation, learning tools, housing, budgeting and access to travel and health services.
HomeChoose an area for relevant public services. Commercial coverage and eligibility vary.
1. Explore study options
2. Choose the correct funding authority
Student Finance England
Student Finance England's official guidance explains financial support for eligible higher-education students under the England arrangements
Student Awards Agency Scotland
The Student Awards Agency Scotland website provides information about student funding under Scotland's arrangements.
Student Finance Wales
Student Finance Wales provides information about student support under the Welsh arrangements.
Student Finance NI
Student Finance NI provides information about financial support for higher-education and postgraduate students under Northern Ireland's arra
3. Build skills
OpenLearn
OpenLearn is The Open University's platform for free learning resources and short courses.
FutureLearn
FutureLearn offers online courses and learning programs from universities and other organizations.
BBC Learning English
BBC Learning English provides English language lessons and practice resources.
4. Plan housing and budget
5. Plan travel and health access
National Rail
National Rail provides information about Great Britain's national rail network.
Translink
Translink provides public-transport information for Northern Ireland.
NHS
NHS.uk is England's NHS information website for health, care and access to services.
NHS inform
NHS inform provides Scotland's national health information and service guidance.
NHS 111 Wales
NHS 111 Wales provides health information and routes to advice for people in Wales.
Health and Social Care NI
The HSC online website is published by the Department of Health's Strategic Planning and Performance Group in Northern Ireland.