Which Canadian universities offer a January 2027 intake, and what are the deadlines I should note?
02 Oct 2026 · Answered by Leeladhar S · 2 min read
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Several Canadian universities have programmes with a January 2027 start, including UBC, Ottawa, York, McGill, SFU and Alberta. Deadlines vary even within one university, for example 17 October 2026 for most direct-entry Winter 2027 programmes at Ottawa and 18 November 2026 for most programmes at York.
Several Canadian universities offer a January 2027 start for selected programmes, but the winter intake is not available for every course. Deadlines change by programme, so the dates below are examples only.
Universities and Example Deadlines
| University | Winter 2027 details | Deadline example |
|---|---|---|
| University of British Columbia (UBC) | Some graduate programmes offer a January 2027 intake | MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences: 12 August 2026 for international applicants |
| University of Ottawa | Selected undergraduate programmes offer a Winter 2027 start | 17 October 2026 for most direct-entry Winter 2027 programmes |
| York University | Most listed undergraduate programmes have a January 2027 intake | 18 November 2026 for international students for most programmes |
| McGill University | Selected undergraduate and other programmes offer Winter 2027 admission | Some undergraduate applications have a 1 November 2026 deadline |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | Some graduate programmes offer a January or Spring 2027 start | MSc/MASc Mechatronics: 31 May 2026 for Spring 2027 |
| University of Alberta | Some graduate programmes may offer a January 2027 start; check each programme (School Counselling starts July 2027) | School Counselling: applications 15 January to 1 March 2027 for a July 2027 start, not January |
How to Use These Dates
- These dates are estimates and should not be treated as common deadlines for all courses.
- Some of these dates may already have passed, so check whether your programme is still open.
My Advice
Look up the exact deadline for your own programme on the university page, since even two courses at the same university can differ. If a date has already passed, ask the admissions office about the next available intake.
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