Q. What is UCAS in the UK?

Students usually apply to many universities in the UK at a time to see where they get selected. Applying to each university separately might be quite a hassle. Plus, you can need help finding a house to live in, or you may have many questions about the city you're going to live in or the courses that you are enrolling in. 

'The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service' was established as the solution to these issues in 1993. 

UCAS helps students (from both the UK and abroad) and the universities by being in the middle and running a smooth admissions process. You need to submit just one application for all of your university applications. Besides, on their website, you get to read guides and articles about scholarships, budgeting, life in various UK cities, and so on. You can find information about student loans and tuition fees for various courses that you wish to join.

To make things simple for you, there's just one process for everything, from paying fees to providing documents to getting information from the universities. UCAS has two deadlines every year for applying to universities. 

Those who want to study at Oxford University or in the field of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine in the upcoming year have to apply before October. For other courses that start in the fall, you have to apply before January of the same year. 

You simply visit their website, select which university or course you want, and make an application online. 

In addition to courses, you can also have a look at apprenticeships, student accommodations, and student events happening in the UK. You can explore their website to learn more about what they do and how you can benefit from their services.