Intake & deadline calendar 2027
Choose your country and intake to get a month-by-month plan – from shortlisting and IELTS to applications, visa and flights. Save it to your calendar or get reminders by email.
Application window: Apply October – June (UCAS for UG closes late January). ★ = main intake.
- September 2026
Research & shortlist
Pick courses, countries and 6 – 8 universities with a counsellor.
Add to Google Calendar - November 2026
Book IELTS / PTE / TOEFL (and GRE/GMAT if needed)
Leave time for a retake. Scores are valid for 2 years.
Add to Google Calendar - December 2026
Prepare SOP, LORs & documents
Transcripts, CV, passport, 2 – 3 recommendation letters.
Add to Google Calendar - January 2027
Submit applications
Apply early – popular courses and scholarships fill first.
Add to Google Calendar - March 2027
Apply for scholarships & education loan
Many scholarship deadlines fall 6 – 8 months before intake.
Add to Google Calendar - May 2027
Accept offer & pay deposit
Get your CAS / I-20 / CoE / LOA after the deposit.
Add to Google Calendar - May 2027
Arrange proof of funds
Show the required funds (blocked account, GIC, bank balance).
Add to Google Calendar - June 2027
Apply for student visa
Book biometrics early – peak season gets busy.
Add to Google Calendar - August 2027
Book flights & accommodation
Plan to arrive 1 – 2 weeks before classes start.
Add to Google Calendar - September 2027
Classes start – September 2027 intake
Welcome to the UK! Arrive 1 – 2 weeks early for orientation.
Add to Google Calendar
Intakes & application windows by country
| Country | Intake | When to apply |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK | September ★ | Apply October – June (UCAS for UG closes late January) |
| January | Apply June – October | |
| May | Apply November – February (limited courses) | |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Fall (August/September) ★ | Apply September – January (early deadlines from November) |
| Spring (January) | Apply June – October | |
| Summer (May) | Apply October – February (limited courses) | |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | September ★ | Apply October – March |
| January | Apply May – September | |
| May | Apply September – January (mostly colleges) | |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | February ★ | Apply July – November |
| July ★ | Apply January – April | |
| November | Apply June – August (limited courses) | |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Winter (October) ★ | Apply until 15 July (uni-assist often earlier) |
| Summer (April) | Apply until 15 January | |
| 🇫🇷 France | September ★ | Apply via Campus France December – April |
| January | Apply June – October (mainly business schools) | |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | September ★ | Apply November – June |
| January | Apply June – October (limited courses) | |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai / UAE | September ★ | Apply March – August |
| January | Apply August – December | |
| May | Apply January – April (some universities) | |
| 🇪🇺 Europe (Others) | September ★ | Apply October – May |
| February | Apply August – November (some countries) |
Deadlines differ by university and course, and popular programmes close early. Treat these as planning windows and confirm exact dates with a counsellor.
