Experience UCL event for forced migrant students

Location

East Midlands, East of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, South West, South East, London, North West, North East, West Midlands

Deadline

29/10/2025

Type of opportunity

Preparation for university

Closed

About this opportunity

Experience UCL is an exciting opportunity for Year 12 or 13 students with a background of involuntary migration, currently studying at a UK state school or college, to visit UCL and learn about life as a student: you will have the opportunity to spend a day with current undergraduate students, go on a tour of the campus, and seek advice from UCL staff on topics such as applying to university, support services available and financial support.

Level of Study

  • Pre-university

Eligibility

Asylum seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine or Afghan Schemes, Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave)

Additional notes about eligibility criteria

Applicants must have achieved at least five A*-C/9-5 grades at GCSE and be currently studying a Level 3 qualification which would enable them to obtain a place on an undergraduate course at UCL. This includes A levels, the IB, a BTEC Extended Diploma or an Access to Higher Education Diploma.

In their Level 3 qualification applicants must be likely to achieve a minimum of BBB at A level or the equivalent grades accepted by UCL in other UK qualifications, including the Scottish Advanced Highers and Welsh Baccalaureate.

What is included in this opportunity?

  • Application support and advice

Types of study available

  • Face-to-face

Additional details about application process

In the application form applicants will be asked to provide the contact details of a teacher at their school or college who we can contact to verify that they meet the eligibility criteria.

Number of places available

15

Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?

No

For further questions contact Experience UCL team

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