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The UCAS deadline 2027 for 2027 entry that applies to most international undergraduates is 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027, though it is not an absolute cut-off. UCAS describes that date as the equal consideration deadline for most courses, and the final date for 2027 entry applications is 23 September 2027. The earlier 15 October 2026 date, for Oxford, Cambridge and most medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses, passed yesterday. Details are on the UCAS website.
Key dates
- The dates that matter
- What ‘equal consideration’ means
- Timing the Student visa
- A working timetable
- UCAS deadline questions
The dates that matter
UCAS opened applications for 2027 entry on 12 May 2026. It lists three milestones: 15 October 2026 at 18:00 for Oxford, Cambridge and most medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses; 13 January 2027 at 18:00 for most undergraduate courses; and 23 September 2027 at 18:00 as the final date. The page notes that late applications for the October courses are unusual. If you missed that window, courses outside those groups are still open, and many universities have places later in the year.
What ‘equal consideration’ means
An equal consideration date means universities treat applications received by then on the same basis, rather than on first-come order. It does not mean applying later is impossible. UCAS says many universities and colleges continue to accept applications from international students until later in the year, and it gives no single cut-off for them. The practical limit is each university’s own course page, since popular courses can fill and some providers close earlier. Check the course entry before you plan around a later date. Applicants who need a scholarship, a place in halls or an early visa decision have reasons to apply well before the equal consideration date, even where the formal deadline is later.
Timing the Student visa
The deadline is only the first step. According to GOV.UK, you can apply for a Student visa from outside the UK up to six months before your course starts, which means about March 2027 for a September start. The page lists the fee as £558 for each applicant, plus the healthcare surcharge, and you pay the fee for each person joining you. Visa refusals have become a live issue for UK applicants this year, and our report on student visa refusals and university offers explains the pressure points.
A working timetable
Consider a hypothetical case. Linh is a Vietnamese student aiming for a September 2027 degree in the UK. She would aim to submit her UCAS application before 13 January, track university decisions through the spring, accept an offer, and request her Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies only once she holds an offer she intends to take. A visa application could then follow from roughly six months before the course begins. English-language and financial requirements are set out on the linked GOV.UK pages and vary by course and provider. Work rules after graduation are also changing, as covered in our report on the Graduate Route. Compare other study routes with our visa eligibility checker.
UCAS deadline questions
What is the main UCAS deadline for 2027 entry?
18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027, described by UCAS as the equal consideration date for most undergraduate courses.
Has the Oxford and Cambridge deadline passed?
Yes. UCAS lists 18:00 on 15 October 2026 for Oxford, Cambridge and most medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses.
Can international students apply after 13 January?
Often yes. UCAS says many universities continue to accept international applications until later in the year. Check each course page.
What is the final date for 2027 applications?
18:00 UK time on 23 September 2027, according to UCAS.
When can I apply for a UK Student visa?
From outside the UK, up to six months before your course starts, according to GOV.UK.
How much is the Student visa fee?
GOV.UK lists £558 from outside the UK, plus the healthcare surcharge. Check the page for the current amount before applying.
Sources
- UCAS — When to apply: undergraduate key dates. https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/ucas-undergraduate-when-apply
- GOV.UK — Student visa. https://www.gov.uk/student-visa
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