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UCAS data shows 316,850 UK 18-year-olds have applied to university or college this year – an increase of 0.7% from 2023 and the second highest on record.

Connecting Futures: UCAS and Unibuddy's new online chat matches students for an inside look at uni life

Students applying through UCAS can now get an insider’s view into life and learning on campus through a new online chat function which automatically matches them with current students.

Rising popularity of creative arts among Chinese students can help maintain UK’s competitive global position

UK universities should take advantage of Chinese students’ rising interest in creative arts degrees to remain competitive on the world stage, a new report has found.

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2024 sees more 18-year-olds apply for higher education

Connecting Futures: UCAS and Unibuddy's new online chat matches students for an inside look at uni life

Rising popularity of creative arts among Chinese students can help maintain UK’s competitive global position