UCAS International App

FAQs

• How do I find scholarships? When is the best time to apply?

  Through the UCAS International App, finding scholarships is easy. When you download the app you'll fill in a short profile. With that information, we'll match you with scholarship opportunities, which are tailored to your personal circumstances. That means you don't have waste time trawling the internet, searching through endless lists of scholarships for which you're not even eligible to apply.
  
  The app will save you the hassle, save you the headaches, and even sends you application deadline reminders to ensure you never miss an opportunity.

• How can the UCAS International App help me to apply to UK universities?

  You can use the app to search courses, explore universities and find those that are right for you. You can favourite degrees and come back to them later, or you can get more details on the app, and then click apply. This will take you directly to the university website for you to start your application. You will also see that for a selection of courses and universities we are rolling out an advanced service, this means that you will be able to complete your application without leaving the app.

• What kind of student housing can I find on the app?

  When it comes to student accommodation, we offer properties in all major university cities across the UK.
  
  Whether you want to move into an apartment with a group of friends, share a flat with a roommate, or rent a private room in a shared apartment, we've got you covered. We also have studio apartments which are perfect if you prefer your own space

• What types of accommodation are there?

  Broadly speaking, there are three main room types:
  
  An en-suite room is a private room with a bed, study area and bathroom, shared a kitchen/living area.
  
  A non-en-suite room is a private room with a bed and study area, sharing a bathroom and kitchen/living area.
  
  A self-contained studio is completely private with a bed, study area, bathroom and kitchen/kitchenette.
  
  All three room types allow access to the building’s communal areas to socialise with other students residing in the same building.

• Is the accommodation you offer as safe as university halls?

  Safety is our number-one priority. The rooms we offer are PBSAs (Purpose Built Student Accommodation) with a full range of security features available, and in the "Facilities" section of each property in the app, you can see which properties have CCTV, Security, Access Control, and other options

• What is a guarantor and do I need one?

  A guarantor is someone who agrees to fulfill the financial obligations of the tenancy agreement in the event that the tenant defaults. The guarantor is liable for any rent or property damage which the tenant has failed to cover. Typically the guarantor will be your parent, a guardian or a family friend who is financially responsible, and who is willing to co-sign the tenancy agreement with you.
  
  Many properties require you to provide a guarantor, particularly if you are unable to show sufficient funds to support your rental payments. Some properties also require a guarantor if you choose to pay in installments or to make monthly payments.

  Some properties require your guarantor to be based in the UK. However, there are some companies you can pay to be a guarantor if you have have no friends/family in the UK.

• I'm looking for part-time work, can you help me?

  Yes! The UCAS International App jobs section has a large and constantly updating database of part-time work perfect for students such as yourself. Simply choose your location or select the type of job you are looking for, and we will match with part-time jobs from thousands of opportunities.

• I am, or will be, on a Tier 4 Visa, am I still able to find work through the UCAS International App?

  Yes! Although there are certain restrictions on the work that you can do (part-time, maximum 20 hours a week), we have plenty of opportunities which will fit your criteria. Download the app and take look.

• I am graduating university and looking for a job. Can you help me?

  The UCAS International App has a huge database of graduate job opportunities, and a constant supply of great companies looking for well-educated, super-engaged students like you, straight out of university. Download the app and check out your options.

• How much does it cost? Are there any fees associated with this service?

  There are no fees whatsoever. We don't charge you to use UCAS International Jobs, so feel free to use the service as much as you want and find your perfect part-time job or your first full-time job when you graduate, with thousands of fantastic opportunities at your fingertips.