UCAS Deadlines Guide: 2027 Entry Key Dates
Short answer
UCAS handles UK undergraduate applications. For 2027 entry: Oxbridge/most medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses deadline 15 October 2026; main equal-consideration deadline 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time.
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Dates and rules change. This is a general guide. Always confirm on the official website: UCAS key dates.
For students applying to UK universities. International applicants use the same deadlines unless a course says otherwise.
Key 2027-entry dates
- Cycle tools open: see UCAS (applications open period includes 12 May 2026 tools note on UCAS advisories).
- 15 October 2026: early courses.
- 13 January 2027 18:00 UK: main equal-consideration deadline.
Checklist
- Write a clear personal statement; draft in the online notepad and check length with the word counter.
- Set deadline alerts with the countdown timer.
- Confirm predicted grades with your school.
Related: A-Levels guide.
Dates and rules change. This is a general guide. Always confirm on the official website: ucas.com.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main 2027 deadline?
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time, for equal consideration on most courses.
When is the early deadline?
15 October 2026 for Oxford, Cambridge and most medicine/dentistry/veterinary courses.
When can I submit?
Applications for the cycle can be submitted from early September after the cycle opens.
Is this an exam?
No β it is the application service; exams are GCSEs/A-Levels/etc.