Key UK University Deadlines
Every crucial cut-off date from October Oxbridge deadlines through to January equal consideration, offer decision windows, and Results Day Clearing.
UCAS Application Cycle Opens
Undergraduate applications can be paid for and submitted to UCAS for the 2027 entry cycle.
Ensure personal statement questions, choices and predicted grades are entered.
Early Deadline: Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Science
Strict 18:00 BST deadline for Oxford, Cambridge, and all undergraduate Medicine, Dentistry, and Vet courses.
Finalise referee statement, personal statement, and ensure admissions test registrations (UCAT, ESAT, TMUA) are booked.
UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline (Main Deadline)
All applications submitted by this date must be given equal consideration by universities.
Submit application with up to 5 course choices. Your school/college must add their reference before this cut-off.
UCAS Extra Opens
If you used all 5 choices and have no offers (or declined any offers received), you can add one course at a time for free.
Search available courses in UCAS search and add one choice via UCAS Hub.
Student Finance England Applications Open
Apply for tuition fee loans and maintenance loans for living costs. Do not wait for confirmed university offers.
Gather household income details (P60) and apply online before the May deadline to guarantee payment in September.
University Decision Deadline (for Jan 29 applicants)
Universities must make their decisions on applications submitted by the January deadline.
Review your offers in UCAS Hub and prepare to pick your Firm and Insurance choices.
Applicant Decision Deadline (Firm vs Insurance)
If you received all decisions by 14 May, you must select one Firm acceptance and one Insurance backup.
Carefully compare grade requirements and accommodation guarantees before confirming.
UCAS Clearing Opens
Clearing vacancies become visible for students without offers, those applying after 30 June, or those holding different grades.
Browse Clearing lists and research viable alternatives.
A-Level & T-Level Results Day
UCAS Hub updates from 08:00 AM to show confirmed places. School results collections and Clearing hotlines open.
Check UCAS Hub, collect grade paperwork, and contact universities immediately if you miss or exceed conditions.
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