How to apply

All applications for full-time first degrees, nursing diplomas, higher national diplomas (HNDs) and foundation degrees (including EU and international applicants) must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Courses are listed on the UCAS website. You can apply via your school or college, or on the UCAS website:
Apply online at the UCAS website

Instructions on how to apply are on the UCAS website. UCAS produces a guide 'Applying Online', which you can download. You can check progress of your application through the year.

Campus codes

Campus codes for 2008-09

• Darlington College - 1
• Hartlepool College of Further Education - 5
• Middlesbrough College - 2
• Redcar & Cleveland College - 6
• Stockton Riverside College - 3

UCAS Customer Service Unit
Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Glos GL52 3LZ
T: 0871 4680468

Our name and code is TEES T20. If you're applying for a course at one of our partner colleges please enter the campus code (see right hand box).

International students

International applicants (outside the European Union) can complete our online application form. If you receive an offer of a place on a full-time undergraduate course you must register an application with UCAS. Note - this form is not for health and social care courses - to check you can apply for those E: sohscadmissions@tees.ac.uk.

•  Application form for international students (pdf - 59kb)

When to apply

You can start applying for courses in September the year before you want to start. The main closing date is 15 January. You are encouraged to apply by then although late applications are accepted through UCAS until 30 June.

Applying to art and design courses

The main closing date for the receipt of UCAS applications for some art and design courses is 24 March. Relevant deadlines are indicated against each course on UCAS.

Applying direct to the University

If the course you are interested in is not covered by UCAS, or is a part-time undergraduate course, apply directly using the 'apply online' button on the course.

• Undergraduate application form
   Undergraduate application form (pdf - 67kb)
• Undergraduate reference form
  To be completed by your referee
   Undergraduate reference form (pdf - 35kb)
• Guidance notes
   Guidance notes (pdf - 38kb)

Offers, interviews and open days

Official confirmation of offers for courses comes through UCAS, or from us for courses not in UCAS. You may be invited to an interview or applicant open day before being made an offer.

UCAS Extra

This starts at the end of February for those not made an offer from their five choices. If you're eligible an additional button will appear on your UCAS Track screen. You must choose from courses with vacancies. Decisions are conditional, unconditional or unsuccessful. If you're unsuccessful or turn down an offer you can make more choices up to 30 June.