Is it possible to apply for both this year and next year intakes?
Yes, applying to both this year's and next year's intake is generally possible, since your nationality does not itself restrict you. Individual universities set their own rules, and some restrict you to one open application, so check each institution's specific policy.
There is no blanket rule stopping you from applying to two different intake years. What actually decides this is each university's own admissions system, so treat it as a university level question rather than a general one.
How Intake Overlap Rules Typically Work
| Scenario | What Usually Happens |
|---|---|
| Different universities, different intake years | Generally allowed, since each application is independent |
| Same university, two intake years | Depends on the institution, some allow it and some do not |
| You already hold a deferred place | You usually cannot submit a fresh application without withdrawing the deferred one first |
What to Confirm Before You Apply Twice
Check the specific admissions FAQ or contact the international office for each university, since portals like UCAS have explicit rules around deferred entry and reapplying in a later cycle. Confirm application fees are not wasted by applying to an intake you are unlikely to actually join.
My Advice
In my experience, students apply to a later intake as a backup without checking whether it affects their earlier application status, and end up confused about which offer is still active. Email each university's admissions team directly and get written confirmation of their multi intake policy before you submit a second application.
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