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.
10 August 2021
A level results day.
8 September 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.
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2022 entry
18 May 2021
UCAS Undergraduate application opens for 2022 entry.7 September 2021
Applicants can pay and send their applications to UCAS, and unis and colleges can start making decisions on applications.15 October 2021
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.26 January 2022
Applications for the majority of undergraduate courses should arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time) on the equal consideration date (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.25 February 2022
Extra starts for eligible applicants.30 June 2022
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.
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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2022 entry
15 July 2021
UCAS Conservatoires Apply opens for 2022 entry. Applicants can pay and send their applications to UCAS, and conservatoires can start making decisions on applications.
1 October 2021
- 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.
26 January 2022
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.