What intake should I plan for my master's program abroad in UK?
25 Jun 2026 · Answered by Soorya Sudheer · 1 min read
The best intake for your master's in the UK is the September intake. This period offers the widest choice of courses, scholarships, and university resources, and aligns with the UK academic year.
Some universities also offer a January intake, but course options are fewer and competition for places and scholarships can be different.
Given your graduation timeline, targeting the September 2026 intake is recommended. Application deadlines for this intake usually fall between March and June.
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