UK Universities
Find out how to write a strong UCAS personal statement for UK universities, including key tips on content, focus, and length.
Last updated 16 June 2026
UK Universities
You will need to write a personal statement when applying through UCAS.
Bear the following in mind when writing the statement
You are only allow one personal statement per application, so you should choose similar universities and courses so that your personal statement is more focused
80% of content should be related to your course of choice
20% of content, if unrelated, should preferably be related to why you wish to study in UK (and not in your own country)
The length allowed is 4000 characters and 47 lines
Below are useful links to help you write the essay:
