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No GCSEs? No A-Levels? No problem.
UNIADS makes university possible for everyone. Tell us your settlement status, the university and course you want, and whether you want full-time or part-time study — we will confirm your options.
- ✓If you are 21+, you can start university this year with no formal qualifications
- ✓If you are 18–21, all you need is a Level 3
- ✓Free expert support — from choosing your course to sorting your student finance
- ✓Study your way — weekday, evening or weekend classes, only 2 days a week
Where you can study
Choose from partner universities and colleges across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and more — many with no qualification requirement for applicants aged 21 and over.
GBS
GBS Global Banking School
Minimum age 21+
LCCA
LCCA – London School of Contemporary Arts
Minimum age 18+
DGHE
DGHE – David Game Higher Education
Minimum age 21+
Arden
Arden University
Minimum age 18+ (CertHE) / 21+ (degree pathways)
LSST
LSST – London School of Science and Technology
Minimum age 18+
UWTSD
UWTSD – University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Minimum age 18+
LCCM
LCCM – London College of Creative Media
Minimum age 21+
QAHE
QA Higher Education (QAHE)
Minimum age 21+
LMU
London Metropolitan University (LMU)
Minimum age 21+
LSC / CCCU
LSC / Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)
Minimum age 21+
Elizabeth School
Elizabeth School of London
Minimum age 21+
Apex
Apex College
Minimum age 18+
CECOS
CECOS College
Minimum age 21+
UKMC
UKMC College
Minimum age 21+
Common questions
- Can I go to university without GCSEs or A-Levels?
- Yes. If you are 21 or over, many of our partner universities and colleges will consider you without formal qualifications, using work experience and an interview or short assessment instead. If you are 18–21, you will usually need a Level 3 qualification.
- How many days a week will I study?
- Most partner programmes run just 2 days a week, with morning, evening, weekend and blended online options so you can keep working.
- Does it cost anything to use UNIADS?
- Our counselling, application support and student finance guidance are free to you. Tuition is normally covered by a tuition fee loan if you are eligible.
- What residency status do I need for student finance?
- Student finance usually needs a home residency status — for example British or Irish Citizen, ILR, EU Settled Status, Refugee / Asylum Granted, Humanitarian Protection or the Ukraine Scheme — plus a UK residency history. EU Pre-Settled Status and dependants of settled people can qualify in certain cases, which is why we ask on the form and confirm eligibility before you apply.
- Can I get a maintenance loan as well as tuition fees?
- Eligible students can apply for a maintenance loan to help with living costs, and student parents may also be able to apply for a childcare grant. We support both applications.
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