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Going to university: a parent's guide

Choosing the right university is a major decision for your young person. As a parent or guardian, you’ll want to help them with this decision and learn more about our courses and what life is like at ÉëÒ÷Ö®Íõ.

To answer your questions about helping your young person through the various stages of making a university application, this page contains useful resources and information about things to consider.

Key dates for 2026

May13

Applications open for 2026 - Students can start their UCAS application

Sep02

Student can submit their applications to UCAS

Jan14

Equal consideration UCAS Application deadline, application should be submitted by 6pm

Feb26

UCAS Extra opens, students who have used all five choices and are not holding any offers may be able to add another choice in their application.

Jun30

UCAS Application deadline, applications received after this date will be entered into Clearing.

Support your child at every step

Our Parents’ Guide brings together everything you need to support your child through their university application, from key dates and events to guidance on student life, finance, and wellbeing.

Sign up to get the guide and you’ll also receive email updates, event invitations and helpful information for parents and guardians throughout your child’s application journey.

Open days

Visiting us on campus is the best way to get a real feel for university life, affordability and the great benefits your child can get from studying with us.

Find out more and book your place
Feb 07

Open Days at ÉëÒ÷Ö®Íõ Leicester

Saturday 7 February 9am - 3pm
Mar 21

Open Days at ÉëÒ÷Ö®Íõ Leicester

Saturday 21 March 9am - 3pm
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