What are the early and main UCAS deadlines I should know for the September 2027 UK intake?
For the September 2027 UK intake, the early UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses. The main UCAS deadline is 13 January 2027. Undergraduate applications open to send from 1 September 2026, and classes begin from mid-September 2027.
For the September 2027 intake, the early UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 and the main deadline is 13 January 2027. The early date applies only to certain courses.
UCAS Dates for September 2027 Entry
| Milestone | Date or Detail |
|---|---|
| Applications open to send | From 1 September 2026 |
| Early UCAS deadline | 15 October 2026, for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary |
| Main UCAS deadline | 13 January 2027 |
| Classes begin | Mid-September to early October 2027 |
Who Uses UCAS
UCAS is the route for undergraduate applications. Postgraduate applications go through each university's own portal, so their deadlines are set by the university.
My Advice
If you are applying to Oxford, Cambridge or a medicine, dentistry or veterinary course, work to the October date. For everything else, aim to submit well before 13 January 2027 and confirm dates on the official UCAS site.
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