UCAS key dates - 2025/2026 (2026 entry)
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- Aug 25
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Updated: Aug 31
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13 May 2025 - UCAS opens
UCAS Undergraduate Apply opens for 2026 entry.
15 October 2025 - Early entry deadline
Entry deadline for the universities of Oxford and Cambridge and most dentistry, medicine or veterinary science applications (by 18.00 UK).
14 January 2026 - Entry deadline
The entry deadline for all other undergraduate courses. Try to keep within the internal deadline set by your child's school or college, which may be earlier. This will provide enough time for the application to be checked and references to be provided (by 18.00 UK).
26 February 2026 - UCAS Extra opens
UCAS Extra opens for students who have not gained an offer from any of their five chosen universities. This allows the students to add an extra choice one at a time until an offer has been made.
6 May 2026 - University choice deadline
The deadline for your child to confirm their first and insurance university from the offers that have been made. A later deadline may apply if your child is still awaiting a decision from a university.
30 June 2026 - Last date for receipt of applications with choices
Final date to apply with choices. After this date, all applications must be made through Clearing.
5 July 2026 - UCAS Clearing
Clearing opens - students can begin researching available universities and courses prior to knowing if an offer has been confirmed.
13 August 2026 - A level Results Day
A Level results are released from 8am - although some universities may have confirmed or denied their place prior to this. Try to make sure your child is present on the day in case Clearing is necessary.
24 September 2026 - Final deadline
Final deadline for university submission. After this date, your child must reapply next year as an independent student (by 18.00).
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