2 APPLYING TO UNIVERSITIES IN THE UK
Applications are sent through UCAS which stands for the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. All universities in the UK are listed in the UCAS website: www.ucas.com This is the best, most accurate and up to date information for your course and university search. Applications are sent through the UCAS HUB which is completed by the student. Student applications are linked to the school through a special buzzword which is provided by UGC when UCAS is activated for the application season. There are several sections to be completed by you in order to apply. These are 1. Personal details You will need the following information for this section • Passport details - make sure your passport is valid for at least a year. Note: the name on your passport must exactly match the name on your IGCSE certificate, IB exam certificate and school transcript. • Permanent family address in English • IGCSE Certificate • TOEFL/IELTS certificate (For certificate number and scores) 2. Finance Arrangements (Usually students select ‘Private Finance’). No financial details are required at this stage when applying to the UK. 3. Course Choices (Up to five universities). UK universities do NOT look favourably on applications to the same university for two or more different courses. 4. Education This section includes all IGCSE grades and pending IB courses. You can also add ABRSM, Duke of Edinburgh International Awards, IELTS and TOEFL here. 5. Employment This section is not relevant to students who are still at school, as it is full time paid employment details that are required from mature student applicants. UGC HANDBOOK 2022
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