About UCAS Education Conventions

UCAS Education Conventions, are a series of more than 50 higher education conventions held every year throughout the UK, including 9 major events held at large, prestigious venues. The conventions bring together universities and colleges within the UCAS scheme to inform and guide prospective university and college students. The events play a vital part in helping applicants decide about what and where to study within higher education. Prospectuses are available from most of the stands at the conventions.

Who organises these fairs and conventions?

The major conventions are organised by UCAS Media in conjunction with universities, Connexions and Careers Service and HELOA (the Higher Education Liaison Officers Association). The regional conventions are organised by Connexions, Careers Services, universities and HELOA.

They are designed mainly for 16 and 17 year old students (Year 12, Lower Sixth or Scottish Higher students in Scotland). Last year, nearly 225,000 people attended.

If you require further information on UCAS Education Conventions contact:

UCAS Media Events
Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 3LZ

email: conventions@ucas.ac.uk
tel: 01242 544805
Fax: 01242 544806

For general application enquiries, please contact enquiries@ucas.ac.uk

Is it only universities and colleges who exhibit?

No! Exhibitors also include further education colleges, Connexions, GAP Year organisations, student support services, professional bodies, student travel firms, student finance and lots more depending on the event. Many of the conventions also have an extensive seminar programme. Recent topics include, 'Grants and Loans', 'Taking a year out', How to fill in your UCAS Form' and 'Entry into Medicine, Law and Psychology'.

For more information about exhibiting and prices at the events in 2008 please contact:

Melissa Jewer
UCAS Media Events
01242 544894
m.jewer@ucas.ac.uk

I would like to come to the event as a visitor - how do I get a ticket?

Tickets are not necessary for the UCAS Higher Education Event conventions. The events are free of charge to attend and you are welcome to visit the convention as individuals on the day.

If you would like to book on as a group please contact:

Karen Lacey or Angie Hill
UCAS Media Events
k.lacey@ucas.ac.uk/a.hill@ucas.ac.uk
or dial 01242 544979 for more information.

When are the conventions held?

Conventions are held between March and July in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and between August and October in Scotland. Attendance is free of charge.

Calendar of events

Scottish conventions 2007
Details of the Scottish conventions being held in August and September 2007 are available here.