Study In UK
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University Intakes and Timeline
Universities in the UK accept students in three intakes and follow an academic calendar that begins in September and ends in July.
Fall Intake
This is the September/October intake or primary intake, which attracts a maximum number of applications from international students. Let’s look at the timeline.
- June to August – Take standardized tests like IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, and GRE.
- August to October – Shortlist the colleges and courses.
- October to January – Make the applications, submit the forms and pay application fee wherever required.
- February to May – While awaiting the decisions, start working on the financial part.
- May to August – Accept the offer and apply for the VISA
Winter Intake
This is January/February or secondary intake, where universities accept applications for only a few courses. The application period for winter intake is June to September. Let’s look at the timeline.
- June to August – Take standardized tests like IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, and GRE.
- July to October – Make the applications, submit the forms and pay application fee wherever required.
- September to November – While awaiting the decisions, start working on the financial part.
- October to December – Accept the offer and apply for the VISA
Summer Intake
The Summer or May intake is less competitive than the other two types. Summer intake is an excellent opportunity for international students to secure their spot in UK institutions since most courses tend to fill up during fall and winter intakes.
- June to August – Take standardised tests like TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT and GRE.
- July to September – Shortlist the colleges and the course.
- October to January – Make the applications, submit the forms and pay the application fees.
- January to March – While awaiting the decisions, start working on the financial part.
