Universities & admissions - Intakes & deadlines Questions

For Oxford 2027 entry, the UCAS deadline for UG courses is listed as October 15, 2026. Written work, if required, is due by November 10, 2026. Interviews and shortlisting run from November to mid-December 2026, and successful applicants are expected to receive offers by January 12, 2027.

UK medical schools require your UCAS application by 15 October of the year before you start studying, and late applications are not accepted. UCAT registration usually runs from May to mid-September. Confirm exact dates on the official UCAS and UCAT websites for your intake.

International undergraduate applicants to UK universities for 2027 typically must submit their UCAS application by 13 January 2027. A few courses and universities set an earlier deadline of 15 October. Check the UCAS timeline and your chosen course page to confirm which date applies to you.

In Germany, winter is the best choice for UG programs, since almost all begin then. For PG, winter is usually best but summer is possible, with fewer seats. For PhD, both intakes are possible and the choice depends on supervisor availability. Requirements vary by university, so check official pages.

For Fall 2027 in France, the cycle starts roughly 10 to 11 months before classes through the Etudes en France portal. Plan research and tests from October 2026, applications from November 2026, applications by April 2027, offers in May to June, and a visa in June to July 2027.

For a September 2027 start in France, the DAP track (first-year bachelor's and Architecture) usually closes in mid-December 2026. The Hors-DAP track for L2, L3 and Master's typically has a deadline around early January 2027. Both run through the Etudes en France procedure.

France has mainly two intakes for Indian students, the September or Fall intake and the Spring intake. Fall is more popular because all French universities participate, so all courses and big scholarships are available. Spring is smaller, with fewer universities and courses on offer.

To prepare for the November intake in Australia, understand which universities and courses offer it, shortlist early, track deadlines, plan funding, sit any required tests, collect two to three reference letters and draft your SOP at least a month before applying. Check each university's deadline.