Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.
For courses starting in 2025 (and for deferred applications), your application should be with us at UCAS by one of these dates – depending on what courses you apply for. If your completed application – including all your personal details and your academic reference – is submitted by the deadline, it is guaranteed to be considered.
If you're applying through your school/college, please check their deadline, and follow this to get your application in on time. This gives them enough time to read your application, check you've entered your qualifications correctly, write and attach your reference, and submit your application to us.
Check course information in our search tool to see which deadline applies to you.
You can add choices with a different deadline later, but don’t forget you can only have five choices in total.
You can still apply after this date but universities and colleges do not guarantee to consider applications they receive after 29 January 2025, and some popular courses may not have vacancies after this date.
Please check with individual universities and colleges if you are not sure. You are advised to apply as early as possible.
If you don’t meet the main application deadline, you can still apply for many courses.
We recommend you ask the universities whether they have vacancies first – especially for courses with a 15 October deadline, as it’s unusual for them to consider late applications because their courses are really competitive.
Many universities and colleges will continue to accept applications from international students until later in the year, nearer the beginning of the course.
Discover any information you might need to succeed in applying to UK institutions as an international student. Find advice on visas, English language skills, why you should study in the UK and what your qualifications will mean.
You can apply for as many apprenticeships as you like, on top of your university applications. It’s more like applying to a job – positions can start at any time of year and application deadlines differ between employers.
Use our apprenticeship search to find vacancies – next to each will be the closing date.
Because part-time study options vary by duration, study mode and location, you'll need to contact course providers direct to apply. This way you can discuss your requirements and your experience to see which course provider will be the most suitable for you.
If you're applying as an independent applicant (not through a school), we recommend you ask your referee to complete your reference well in advance of the deadline to avoid any delays.
Remember to look into student finance too. If you need a loan or financial support, you can apply to a student finance organisation.
A few courses start between January and July, rather than the more typical start dates of September/October.
Os ydych yn cyflwyno cais i ddarparwyr cwrs drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, gallwch wneud eich cais i gyd yn y Gymraeg.