UCAS, a non-profit organization headquartered in the UK, was founded in 1992 and employs approximately 1050 individuals. Functioning as the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, the organization is the UK's shared educational charity responsible for managing applications for higher education. Through its UCAS Hub, applicants can research available options, track their applications, and apply for up to five university courses. UCAS operates throughout the year, with key January deadlines for the majority of undergraduate courses.
