Applying to UCL

All undergraduate applications to UCL (and all UK universities) are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). UCL's UCAS code is UCL U80. There is no campus code.

Key notes

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  • Applying online: all applications through UCAS are made using Apply – an online application system (www.ucas.com/students/apply)
  • Application fees: for a single choice the fee is £11 but £23 if you wish to apply for two or more
  • Application instructions and help text: lots of guidance on how to complete your application, including help text where appropriate, is on the UCAS website (www.ucas.com)
  • Further assistance: contact the UCAS Customer Service Team on +44 (0)871 468 0468, open Monday to Friday, 08:30–18:00 (UK time).

Processes dependent on your circumstances

Students attending a school or college registered with UCAS

To register with UCAS you will need to obtain a 'buzzword' from your tutor or careers adviser. All UK schools and colleges (and a small number of establishments overseas) are registered with UCAS to manage their students' applications and your buzzword establishes the organisation from which you are applying and allows your referee to attach your reference. Your completed application should be submitted to your referee who will send it to UCAS on your behalf. You pay your application fee either by credit or debit card online, or by paying your school/other registered centre who will then pay UCAS on your behalf.

Independent applicants in the UK

Other UK applicants, who are not at school or college, apply online independently and are responsible themselves for paying the correct application fee, for providing details of an academic referee and for submitting the completed application online to UCAS. Your referee must be someone who knows you well enough to write about you and your suitability for higher education. UCAS will not accept references from family, other relatives or friends. You will need to make your payment online using a credit or debit card. The card need not be in your own name, but you will require the consent of the cardholder.

International applicants outside the UK (EU and worldwide)

If you are applying from outside the UK and are not attending a school or college registered with UCAS you will need to apply online independently. Advice is available from British Council offices and other centres overseas, such as your school or college. You will be responsible for paying the correct application fee, for providing details of an academic referee and for submitting the completed application online to UCAS. Your referee must be someone who knows you well enough to write about you and your suitability for higher education. UCAS will not accept references from family, other relatives or friends. You will need to make your payment online using a credit or debit card. The card need not be in your own name, but you will require the consent of the cardholder.

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