What is the UCAS deadline for me to apply to Oxford, Cambridge or medicine for 2027 entry?
30 Sept 2026 · Answered by Neelam B · 2 min read
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The UCAS deadline for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses for 2027 entry is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. Most other undergraduate courses close on 13 January 2027, and applications can be sent to UCAS from 1 September 2026.
For 2027 entry, the UCAS deadline for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses is 15 October 2026. Every UCAS deadline closes at 18:00 UK time.
UCAS dates for 2027 entry
| Date | What it means |
|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | You can register and start your UCAS application |
| 1 September 2026 | Finished applications can be sent to UCAS |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses |
| 13 January 2027 | Main deadline for most other undergraduate courses |
| 25 February 2027 | UCAS Extra opens if you hold no offers |
| 30 June 2027 | Last date to apply before Clearing |
| 2 July 2027 | Clearing opens |
| 23 September 2027 | Final date for any 2027 entry application |
Postgraduate dates work differently
- Postgraduate deadlines are set by each university, and often by each course
- University of Oxford: almost every course closes in December or January
- London School of Economics and Political Science: admissions are mostly rolling, and a course closes once seats fill
- Other universities often keep courses open longer, though popular ones fill quickly
My Advice
If you are targeting Oxford, Cambridge or medicine, treat 15 October 2026 as your real deadline and finish your personal statement and references well before it. Always check the exact date on your course page.
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