16
Oct 2023- Deadline for Oxbridge applications to Oxford and Cambridge and most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry
UK University Application Deadlines
Key dates for 2024 UK university entry
Before beginning your application, it is important to familiarise yourself with key UCAS deadlines. Some universities (Cambridge and Oxford) and courses (medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry) have much earlier deadlines, and you must be fully aware of those that impact your application.
All UCAS deadlines for courses in the UK can be found below, but these are the key dates to become familiar with in the coming UCAS application cycle.
- 16 October 2023 - All Cambridge and Oxford university courses and most medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry courses at all other institutions
- 31 January 2024 - Application deadline for the majority of undergraduate courses for domestic and international students on an equal consideration basis
- 30 June 2024 - Final application deadline for all undergraduate courses
If you miss the January 31st deadline, do not worry; almost all UK universities accept international applications up to June 30th. Speak to one of our consultants to find out more.
2024 UK University Deadlines
The deadlines below are for students wishing to study in the UK starting September 2024.
02
Jan 2024- January 2024 entry begins
31
Jan 2024- Application deadline for the majority of undergraduate courses for domestic and international students on an equal consideration basis
30
June 2024- Final application deadline for all undergraduate courses
- Any applications received after June 30 are entered into UCAS Clearing
UK University Deadlines FAQ
Don’t worry! If you miss your required deadline, you can still submit a UCAS application that will get the attention of universities via Clearing or in January, the second-biggest intake for UK universities.
Applying to UK universities is fast and straightforward with SI-UK. We can relieve the stress of applying alone by assisting with your university selection and ensuring you choose the right course.
The January intake is ideal for students who want to transfer courses, defer entry from September, or wish to start later in the academic year. Every year, over 10,000 courses are available for the January intake.
September is the main intake in the UK each academic year. As seen above, the traditional deadlines apply to September start programmes.
January 31st is the year's first deadline for undergraduate study, with the latest deadline being the 30th of June. The deadline for medicine and dentistry courses is 16th October.
Deadlines follow the same calendar as undergraduate study, but postgraduate deadlines vary. Contact an SI-UK consultant to find out the deadline for your desired course.
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