LeapScholar

What is the usual application timeline for the January intake at universities in UK/Australia?

06 Aug 2026 · Answered by Deepak Kumar · 1 min read
Deepak Kumar
Deepak Kumar Verified
Leap Scholar's Counsellor
View Profile →

Application timelines for the January (Spring) intake vary by country and university, but here’s a general guide:

- USA: Applications usually open July - October of the previous year, with deadlines from September - November. Acceptance letters are typically sent August - October. Classes start in January.
- UK: Applications open in August and close by November of the previous year. Term starts in January.
- Canada: Applications are generally accepted September - November for the January start.
- Australia: Applications for the January intake (Summer semester) typically run September - December.
- Germany: Applications for the Summer semester (which starts in April) are usually accepted December - mid-January.

These timelines are subject to change each year.

September or January: which intake can you still make?

Get a personalised timeline before deadlines close.

4.7/5 Google 🎓 25K+ admits
Plan My Intake

More Universities & admissions questions

More Australia questions

🎓 Which Australian intake can you make? Plan My Intake