With the world still fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, UK universities have started working towards an effective and efficient admission process for international students, while maintaining the safety of all involved. With universities in the UK changing their learning modes to mostly online or hybrid, students now have the flexibility to choose between blended courses, in-person courses and online courses to pursue education within the comfort of their homes for the 2021-22 academic year.
Most universities in the UK have established and implemented COVID-19 support services for international students to provide help with admission related queries, counselling and mental health support. Additionally, the deadlines to apply for admissions in the UK have been extended in most universities due to the unavoidable delay in the admission processes, arrangement of the relevant documents or visa processes due to travel restrictions or lockdown imposed in different parts of the world.
Admissions in the UK are now open and students who wish to apply for admissions can check deadlines for both bachelors and masters level courses at popular UK Universities here. Here are some important details regarding the UK Admission process for international students such as the application process for admissions in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic and other important information about the intakes in the UK.
How to Apply for Admission in the UK During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A successful vaccination drive makes the UK a top study abroad destination in 2021. The UK is expecting to vaccinate a large portion of the people residing in the country including international students who are currently studying in the UK. Prospective students can also expect the UK to be safe for entry by September 2021.
Meanwhile, UK universities are accepting and processing international applications as normal learning is expected to take place for the Fall 2021 term. However, the final decision will be made based on the global situation and subsequent decisions taken by the UK government.
Apply through UCAS
All UK universities are accepting international student applications through the UCAS portal.
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is a UK based organisation that helps students to access the online application portal to apply for admission at various universities in the UK. There are several other features on the website like search tools, free information, guidelines and advice that a student might need for pursuing higher education in the UK.
UCAS is best suitable to apply for undergraduate admissions at UK universities however one can also apply for a few Postgraduate or UCAS Teacher Training (UTT) courses through the portal.
Also Read: Study in the UK- Timeline for September 2021 Intake
Admission Intakes in the UK in 2021-2022
The Fall/September term is the most preferred choice among international students as more than 80% of students apply for admissions and start their undergraduate or postgraduate studies during this term. Here are the three admission intakes offered in the UK to international students:
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Intake |
Starts in |
Ends in |
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Autumn |
September |
December |
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Spring |
January |
February |
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Summer (Limited) |
June |
August |
Application Deadlines for Bachelor’s Courses in the UK in 2021
Students who wish to apply for admissions in bachelor’s degree programmes at UK universities through UCAS must note the application deadlines as mentioned in the table below:
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Event/Course |
Deadline |
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Courses offered at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge - most courses in medicine, veterinary science/medicine, and dentistry |
October 15, 2020 |
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For the majority of courses in the UK |
January 29, 2021 (Extended from January 15) |
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For students who missed their final deadline for late applications in the UK with course choices |
June 30, 2021 |
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For students who missed their final deadline - they can apply but instead of course choices, they will be entered into ‘Clearing’ |
September 21, 2021 |
Check out the list of popular UK universities accepting admissions for the upcoming 2021-22 terms along with the UCAS application deadline dates for bachelor’s courses:
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University |
Courses on Offer |
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University of Strathclyde |
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University of Stirling |
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Also Read: Study in the UK- Timeline for May Intake 2021 for International Students
Application Deadlines for Master’s Courses in the UK in 2021-2022
Unlike bachelor degree programmes, the deadline for Master’s degree programmes offered at UK universities varies depending on the course and university one opts for. The list of some of the popular UK universities along with their respective deadlines in 2021-22 have been listed below:
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University |
Intake |
Application Deadline 2021 |
Courses on Offer |
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October 2021 |
September 17, 2021: For international applicants who will join online classes August 27, 2021: For international applicants who will join on-campus classes. |
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University of Nottingham |
September 20, 2021 |
August 6, 2021 |
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2021 entry |
July 31, 2021 |
List of Courses |
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September 2021 |
June 30, 2021 |
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January/February 2022 |
November 30, 2021 |
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September 2021/January 2022 and future intakes |
Rolling Basis |
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September 2021 |
August 1, 2021 |
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Rolling Basis |
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September 2021 |
July 31, 2021 |
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January/February 2022 |
November 30, 2021 |
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Rolling basis |
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You can check out further information regarding studying in the UK on our website and go through our list of top Universities in the UK. If you wish to apply for or learn more about international student admissions in UK universities for the upcoming 2021-2022 term, then write to us at abroad@collegedekho.com.
