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Which countries offer January intake for masters programs?

17 Aug 2026 · Answered by Saru Sharma · 1 min read
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Several countries offer January intakes for master's programs, giving you flexibility to start mid-academic year. Common destinations include:

- UK: Many universities offer January or February intakes, especially in business, IT, engineering, and data science.
- USA: Some universities have Spring (January) admissions for select master's programs, mainly in engineering, computer science, and business.
- Canada: January (Winter) intake is available at various universities and colleges, particularly in engineering, business, and computer science.
- Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Ireland, Malaysia, South Africa: Select universities offer January or February intakes for certain programs.

Application deadlines for January intake are typically between July and November of the previous year and program options may be more limited compared to main intakes.

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