Media releases

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Latest university applicant figures show 8.8% rise

Date published: Thursday, April 23 2009

The number of applicants to UK universities and colleges is up 8.8% on this time last year.


Applications digest

Date published: Thursday, April 23 2009

For applications received by 24 March 2009.


UCAS announces Chairman to continue for another two years

Date published: Wednesday, April 8 2009

UCAS has extended the period of office for its chairman Professor Robert Burgess.


UCAS Media Ltd acquires education business of VIS Communications Ltd (in administration)

Date published: Friday, March 6 2009

UCAS Media Ltd (the commercial subsidiary of UCAS) is pleased to have acquired the education business of VIS Communications Ltd, which was placed in administration earlier this week.


Continued rise in university applicants

Date published: Monday, February 16 2009

The latest figures from UCAS show a continued rise in the number of university applicants.


Applications digest

Date published: Monday, February 16 2009

For applications received by 15 January 2009.


Final figures for 2008 entry - 10.4% rise in accepted applicants

Date published: Thursday, January 15 2009

The number of full-time students accepted on to undergraduate courses starting in 2008 rose by 10.4%, according to end of year data released by UCAS.