Find all the important dates and deadlines for UCAS Undergraduate and UCAS Conservatoires applications.
15 January deadline extended by two weeks
Students applying to study at a UK university or college in 2021 now have until 18:00 (UK time) on Friday 29 January to complete their application, following announcements in the UK to close schools and colleges. The application deadline for equal consideration for conservatoire courses in dance and drama has also been extended to 29 January. Find out more.
Deadlines for UCAS Undergraduate applications
The dates vary between courses and course providers.
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2021 entry
The dates vary between courses and course providers.
19 May 2020
UCAS Undergraduate Apply opens for 2021 entry.
8 September 2020
Applicants can pay and send their applications to UCAS, and unis and colleges can start making decisions on applications.
15 October 2020
Applications for Oxford, Cambridge and most courses in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine/science should arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time). The reference needs to be completed before the application can be sent to us.
29 January 2021
Applications for the majority of undergraduate courses should arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time) on this day (check course details in our search tool for the correct deadline). The reference needs to be completed before the application can be sent to us. (Following UK COVID-19 restriction announcements the deadline for undergraduate applications has been extended from 15 January.)
25 February 2021
Extra starts for eligible applicants.
30 June 2021
If an application is sent to us by 18:00 (UK time) on this day, we’ll send it to the chosen universities or colleges. Applications received after this date will automatically be entered into Clearing.
4 July 2021
Last date for applicants to add an Extra choice.
10 August 2021
SQA results day.
24 August 2021
A level results day.
31 August 2021
The deadline for any remaining conditions to be met – otherwise the university or college might not accept the applicant. Adjustment ends on this date.
21 September 2021
The final deadline for applications to 2021 courses. Applications must arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time).
19 October 2021
The deadline for adding Clearing choices.
20 October 2021
Last date for universities and colleges to accept applicants in Clearing.
Deadlines for music applications to UCAS Conservatoires
Some conservatoires also accept applications for dance, drama, musical theatre, film, and production courses. These applications run to separate timetables set by the conservatoires – check their websites, or contact them for info.
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2021 entry
16 July 2020
UCAS Conservatoires Apply opens for 2021 entry. Applicants can pay and send their applications to UCAS, and conservatoires can start making decisions on applications.
1 October 2020
- Closing date for music applications is today at 18:00 (UK time) – applications received after this date will be classed as 'late' and are not guaranteed to be considered by the conservatoires.
- Dance, drama or musical theatre courses may have different deadlines – applicants should check conservatoires' websites for information.
- If a course deadline has passed, applicants must contact the conservatoire to check they have vacancies before applying.
29 January 2021
Applications for most undergraduate dance, drama, or musical theatre courses, should arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time) today. Check conservatoires’ websites for information. (Following UK COVID-19 restriction announcements the deadline for undergraduate applications has been extended from 15 January.)
10 August 2021
SQA results day.
24 August 2021
A level results day.
28 August 2021
Final deadline for 'late' 2021 applications. Applications must arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time).
