UCAS key dates - 2026/2027 (2027 entry)

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Updated: Aug 8

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Key dates for 2027 entry

12 May 2026 – UCAS opens

UCAS Undergraduate Apply opens for 2027 entry.

15 October 2026 – Early entry deadline

Entry deadline for the universities of Oxford and Cambridge and most dentistry, medicine or veterinary science applications (by 18.00 UK).

13 January 2027 – 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 provides enough time for the application to be checked and references to be provided (by 18.00 UK).

25 February 2027 – UCAS Extra opens

UCAS Extra opens for students who have not gained an offer from any of their five chosen universities. It lets students add an extra choice one at a time until an offer has been made.

5 May 2027 – University choice deadline

The deadline for your child to confirm their first and insurance university from the offers made. A later deadline may apply if your child is still awaiting a decision from a university.

30 June 2027 – Last date for applications with choices

Final date to apply with choices. After this date, all applications must be made through Clearing.

A student preparing their university application

2 July 2027 – UCAS Clearing

Clearing opens. Students can begin researching available universities and courses before knowing if an offer has been confirmed.

12 August 2027 – A-level Results Day

A-level results are released from 8am, although some universities may have confirmed or declined a place before this. Try to make sure your child is present on the day in case Clearing is necessary.

18 October 2027 – Final deadline

Final deadline for university submission. After this date, your child must reapply next year as an independent student (by 18.00).

Key dates for 2026 entry

13 August 2026 – A-level Results Day

A-level results are released from 8am, although some universities may have confirmed or declined a place before this. Try to make sure your child is present on the day in case Clearing is necessary.