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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?

Contact Details

E-mail:

birchenalld@ismanila.org

Telephone:(02) 840 8437

ISM Junior University Kick Off