ISM Junior University Kick Off
Studying in the UK
• UCAS
• Choosing a Course
• Applying
• Tracking an Application
• Receiving an Offer
• Accepting an Offer
• Fees
• Question and Answer Time
UCAS
• All applications to study in the UK use the University and College Admissions Service known as UCAS.
• UCAS is where you search for a course, make the online application and track your progress.
• The URL of the website is http://www.ucas.com
Application Dates
1st September – 15th October
• Applications to either the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.
• Applications to study Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine at ALL other UK universities.
1st September – 15th January
• The first due date for all other applications is always 15th January.
• Applications received after this date are still accepted but may not be given equal consideration.
UCAS Overview
• Applicants are allowed five choices.
• UCAS guarantees invisibility of application.
• There are four parts to the application:i. Online application formii. Personal statementiii. Predicted gradesiv. Teacher recommendation
• The same application is received by all your chosen colleges and universities at the same time.
Choosing A Course
• For IB diploma students, your choice of university will be heavily influenced by your predicted grades.
• For IB certificate students, it will normally be necessary to take a foundation year before beginning an undergraduate degree.
• Information about course requirements can be found on the UCAS website.
The Course Search Process
Home / EU / International
Finding a Course
Entering a Subject
University of Aberdeen
University of Edinburgh
Entry Profile
Qualifications required
Making An Application
• Before making an application, research all of your options thoroughly.
• Find a good fit for you and don’t be influenced by the choices of others.
• Will you choose a campus university or a city university?
• Get your strategy right. What is the highest number of points you can reach? Do you need a safety?
The Application Form
• Bio-data
• Personal Statement
• Predicted Grades
• Letter of Recommendation from a Teacher
Tracking Your Application
• UCAS Tracking Number
• Time Scale
• Receiving Conditional Offers
• Firm and Insurance Choices
• Final Confirmation
Fees and Other Costs
• Home / EU Status
• Overseas Status
• Cost of Living
• Accommodation
• Lifestyle
• Any Questions?
ISM Junior University Kick Off