How to Select 5 UK Universities on UCAS? (2023)

Date:  4 November 2023 

Author: SushilJobs

To study at UK universities one must apply to only five colleges through the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) failsafe centralized platform.

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This includes a list of impressive names like Oxford, Cambridge, London School of Economics and others.

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Here's how you can choose those five universities.

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Before selecting universities on UCAS, it is important to thoroughly research all universities.

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Research! Research! research

Some courses may have higher academic requirements, so you must assess your preparation.

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Academic Requirements

You can choose between 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Application and Interpretation' at a higher level.

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Unlike in the US, you need to apply to a course (or major) at a UK university.

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Course (Major) Selection

However, keep in mind that not all UK universities will offer the course you want.

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UK universities can vary in their research offerings, so if you want to study the social sciences and humanities, consider another institution.

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Research Opportunities

It's important to consider location before selecting universities for your UCAS application.

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Campus Location and Culture

If you want to save on living costs and desire a university reminiscent of Hogwarts with huge campuses, look for institutions in rural areas.

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Many UK universities offer undergraduate students the opportunity to include a placement year in their degree programme, known as a 'sandwich year'.

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Placement Year

When choosing universities, it is always important to consider tuition and living expenses.

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Financial Considerations

The annual fees for engineering courses range between £35,000-40,940 and the annual fees for medical courses range between £50,000-60,000.

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Once you have received responses from all the universities, select your firm and insurance universities.

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Firm or Insurance option: choose one

For your insurance option, always choose a university with lower requirements than your expected expected grades.

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