Study In United Kingdom

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.

March to June – Shortlist the colleges and courses.

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.