How to apply - 2009 entry

Applying for university or college online

If you wish to apply for a full-time undergraduate course at university or college, you can use our online service, Apply. Apply is a secure, web-based application system which is available 24 hours a day. It can be used anywhere where there is access to the internet, which gives you the flexibility to fill in your application where and when it suits you.

Here you can find an overview of Apply, information about how to register and pay for your application, guidance for the personal statement and reference, and a list of frequently asked questions, all of which should help you to find the answers that you are looking for.

Overview
An overview of the online application system.

Registration
A step-by-step guide to registering to use Apply.

Personal details
Advice about completing the 'Personal details' section.

Additional information
Details of further information requested (UK applicants only).

Choices
Guidance about the number of courses allowed and some specific deadlines.

Education
How to enter your qualifications and a list of examination results that we receive.

Employment
How to enter your employment history.

Your personal statement
Useful advice to help you create a winning personal statement.

Your reference
Advice and guidance about how to obtain a reference.

Cost of applying
How to pay for your application and how much it will cost.

Data protection
How the Data Protection Act 1998 is relevant to your online application.

FAQs
Frequently asked questions about using Apply.