Deadlines for UCAS Undergraduate applications
The dates vary between courses and course providers.
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2018 entry
The dates vary between courses and course providers.
15 October 2017
Applications for Oxford, Cambridge or 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.15 January 2018
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.25 February 2018
Extra starts for eligible applicants.24 March 2018
Some art and design courses have a 24 March deadline; applications should arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time). (Others have a 15 January deadline – check course details in our search tool to confirm the correct deadline.) The reference needs to be completed before the application can be sent to us.30 June 2018
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 2018
Last date for applicants to add an Extra choice.31 August 2018
The deadline for any remaining conditions to be met – otherwise the university or college might not accept the applicant – this day also marks the end of Adjustment.20 September 2018
The final deadline for applications to 2018 courses. Applications must arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time).23 October 2018
The deadline for adding Clearing choices, and for universities or colleges to accept applicants in Clearing.
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2019 entry
The dates vary between courses and course providers.
22 May 2018
UCAS Undergraduate Apply opens for 2019 entry.5 September 2018
Applicants can pay and send their applications to UCAS, and unis and colleges can start making decisions on applications.15 October 2018
Applications for Oxford, Cambridge or 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.15 January 2019
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.25 February 2019
Extra starts for eligible applicants.30 June 2019
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 2019
Last date for applicants to add an Extra choice.31 August 2019
The deadline for any remaining conditions to be met – otherwise the university or college might not accept the applicant. Adjustment ends on this date.20 September 2019
The final deadline for applications to 2019 courses. Applications must arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time).22 October 2019
The deadline for adding Clearing choices, and for universities or colleges to accept applicants in Clearing.
Deadlines for music applications to UCAS Conservatoires
Some conservatoires also accept applications for dance, drama and musical theatre courses. These applications run to separate timetables set by the conservatoires – check their websites or contact them for info.
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2018 entry
19 July 2017
Applicants can register for UCAS Conservatoires Apply 2018 and start their applications.2 October 2017
- 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.
16 August 2018
A level results day.29 August 2018
Final deadline for 2018 applications. Applications must arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time).
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2019 entry
18 July 2018
UCAS Conservatoires Apply opens for 2019 entry. Applicants can pay and send their applications to UCAS, and conservatoires can start making decisions on applications.
1 October 2018
- 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.
15 January 2019
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.
15 August 2019
A level results day.
28 August 2019
Final deadline for 'late' 2019 applications. Applications must arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time).