University application support
Applying to university looks very different depending on the country. This page gives an overview of the main systems so you know what to expect before you start.
Support
How we help
Application support covers Common App, UCAS and EU portals. We help you choose the right route, plan the timeline and build a firm profile of academics and activities.
Not sure which system fits? Read Common App or UCAS: what is the difference.
North America
USA and Canada
- USA: Common Application, Coalition Application and individual university portals, such as the UC Application for the University of California
- Canada: OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) and individual provincial or university portals
UK and Ireland
United Kingdom and Ireland
- UK: UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
- Ireland: CAO (Central Applications Office)
Europe
Continental Europe
- France: Parcoursup (undergraduate) and Mon Master (graduate)
- Netherlands: Studielink
- Germany: Uni-assist for international applicants, individual university portals, and hochschulstart.de for restricted subjects such as medicine
- Italy: Universitaly and individual university portals
- Spain: UNEDasiss and individual university and regional portals
- Belgium: individual university portals, which vary by region and language community
- Sweden: Universityadmissions.se
- Denmark: Optagelse.dk
- Switzerland: swissuniversities and individual university portals
Asia-Pacific
Australia and beyond
In Australia, applications are state-based through UAC (NSW), VTAC (Victoria) and QTAC (Queensland). You can also apply directly to universities.
Common App and UCAS style systems have limited use elsewhere. International applications often go directly to universities.
Check
Keep the details current
Portals, rules and deadlines change. Check the official page for the current rules. See also study abroad guidance and scholarship guidance.
Questions
Common questions
Which system do I use for the USA?
Most students use the Common Application, the Coalition Application or an individual university portal.
Which system do I use for the UK?
UK applications go through UCAS.
How does Germany work for international applicants?
Germany uses Uni-assist for international applicants, individual university portals, and hochschulstart.de for restricted subjects such as medicine.
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