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Timeline

Ideally, the process of applying for undergraduate study in the UK will begin 1 - 1½ years before enrollment.  For most current high school students, this is during the spring at the end of their junior year.

Do not panic if you are late getting started in this process.  If it is the fall before you anticipate enrolling in a UK university, there is still plenty of time to put together your applications.  You will simply need to work at a faster pace!

1-1 ½ Years Before Enrollment (For current high school students: Summer at the end of junior year):

• At this time, we recommend that you begin learning about the UK higher education system and application process.
• You will also want to begin researching and choosing UK universities with a view to narrowing your search from over 130 institutions to 4-6 universities to which you will apply.
• For more information on UK universities, you may also be interested in viewing the list of relevant online sources on the enquiries page.

8-10 Months Before Enrollment (Fall of senior year):

• At this point, you will need to complete and submit your admissions applications.  You will apply through a centralized system called the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). 
• Application processing begins in September, and international students from outside the EU may apply between September and June. 
• Please note that there is an earlier deadline in October for applications to Oxford and Cambridge, as well as courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science or veterinary medicine. In addition, it is advisable to apply as early as possible, as universities do not guarantee to consider applications they receive after mid-January, and some courses may not have vacancies after that time.  Check with UCAS and each university for more information on specific deadlines.
• Alongside completing your admissions applications for undergraduate study in the UK, you will also want to research and consider financial matters.

Lead up to Enrollment (Spring/Summer of senior year):

• By the spring of your senior year, if not before, you should expect to receive admissions offers by mail or e-mail. You will need to notify the universities on your plans to accept or decline their offer(s) of admission by the summer.
• If you are not admitted to your universities of choice or if you do not apply before the final June UCAS deadlines, it is also possible to apply for admissions to a UK university in the clearing process. 
• During the summer, you will complete your visa application. 
  
• Your studies will begin in late September or early October.