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Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Technical note for applicant organisations in England on the use of university, polytechnic and higher education in business and company names.
Sets out the process and detailed criteria for higher education providers seeking to apply for either university title or university college title.
The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
If you do not get a place on your chosen university course, you can apply for other courses through the UCAS system of Clearing
Information for students about what living cost funding is available (including student finance for 2024 to 2025 and 2023 to 2024) for those living in England.
Terms of reference for the independent review of university spin-outs to identify best practice in turning university research into commercial success.
Find out if your university qualification means you're eligible for a High Potential Individual visa.
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) could support you while you’re studying – don’t miss out.
University and College Union trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
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