Act fast to snap up a place

Competition to make it to university through clearing will be more intense this year as applicants chase fewer places

Guide to Clearing: essential information on universities in the clearing system

John O’Leary outlines some of the pros and cons of 40 UK universities likely to be offering the most places through clearing this year

• Act fast to snap up a place

• A-level system will not help students 'trade up'

Extra places but not at the top universities

The distribution of the 10,000 extra places announced by the Government is particularly good news for budding scientists

• Poorest students lose out in university funding row

• Funds withheld for 10,000 extra university places

Oxbridge continues to dominate the field

The two superpowers of British education cannot be shifted from the top places, John O’Leary says

Never mind the essay, how will it help me to get a job at the end?

Universities are looking at preparing students for what to expect at work

Home comforts in foreign fields

The idea of the 'overseas campus' is gaining in popularity for students

From Aberdeen to York, the choice seems endless. And the forms . . .

Picking the right university can seem daunting. So let Kaya Burgess help you out

Counting the hours to graduation

You ought to know how much teaching time you will be getting

How can I pay for university?

Knowing the sources of additional funding could be vital. Joanna Sugden offers some handy hints

What bursaries you can get where

Free money is hard to come by - especially in a recession- unless you know where to look

Your questions answered

John O'Leary, author of The Times Good University Guide answers your questions about applying to university

How to get into an American university

Students are increasingly looking across the Atlantic for university – but the application system can seem daunting