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What are the timelines and intakes for applying to universities abroad, especially for the next available intake in UK/Ireland for a Postgraduate?

14 Aug 2026 · Answered by Shairal Pathak · 1 min read
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The next major intake for most universities abroad is the September (Fall) 2027 session.

- Application deadlines for September 2027 typically run from October 2026 to March 2027, depending on the country and university.
- January (Spring) 2027 intake is mainly available in the UK and Ireland for select postgraduate programs, but most deadlines are closing or closed as of July 2026.
- April (Summer) 2027 intake is offered by some German universities, with deadlines usually from December 2026 to mid-January 2027, but fewer courses are available.
- Germany: Main intake is October 2027, with deadlines around July 2026.
- UK, Ireland, France: Focus on September intakes; January options are limited (mostly in the UK and Ireland).

Given your preferred countries and January 2027 intake, options are limited and deadlines are near or past.

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