2024 entry application deadlines
For courses starting in 2024 (and for deferred applications), your application should be with us at UCAS by one of these dates – depending on what courses you apply for. If your completed application – including all your personal details and your academic reference – is submitted by the deadline, it is guaranteed to be considered.
If you're applying through your school/college, please check their deadline, and follow this to get your application in on time. This gives them enough time to read your application, check you've entered your qualifications correctly, write and attach your reference, and submit your application to us.
Check course information in our search tool to see which deadline applies to you.
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28 Feb
UCAS Extra opens
If you received no offers, of rejected any offers you did, you can add an extra choice from this date. For more information, visit our Extra page. -
30 Jun
Automatic entry to Clearing
Any applications received after 18:00 (UK time) today will be automatically entered into Clearing. -
05 Jul
Clearing opens
Clearing 2024 opens for applicants to begin researching Clearing courses. Discover information and advice on our Clearing and Results day pages.
Missed deadline?
If you don’t meet the main application deadline, you can still apply for many courses.
We recommend you ask the universities whether they have vacancies first – especially for courses with a 16 October deadline, as it’s unusual for them to consider late applications because their courses are really competitive.
International and EU students
While the 16 October deadline is usually inflexible, don’t worry if you miss the January deadline.
Many universities and colleges will continue to accept applications from international students until later in the year, nearer the beginning of the course.
Don’t leave it too late though, because if you do get a place, you’ll still need to arrange a visa and your accommodation.