UK intakes

A Guide to Student Intakes in the UK

The United Kingdom is known to be the best study destination in the world. Many students are applying to universities every year. If you want to study in the UK, you must choose programmes between three intakes: autumn, winter, and summer.

You will need a lot of preparation. First, with applications, deadlines, visas, flights, etc. 

To understand each intake better, let’s get into details:

All About September Intake: Autumn Intake

It is the primary intake. It is for all the universities in the UK. During this intake, universities are open to all types of courses. The application process for all the universities begins within 8–16 months. The deadlines vary among universities. Please check with the university for detailed information on their websites.

You can apply for both programs. 

Let’s have a look at some of these top universities:

  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Warwick
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Manchester
  • Coventry University
  • Lancaster University
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Edinburgh

All About January Intake: Winter Intake 

This is the second intake. It is open only to a few universities. There are a limited number of courses available. The application process for all the universities starts in June. It ends in September. The deadlines vary among universities. Please check with the university for detailed information on deadlines.

Some of the programmes offered during this intake are:

Management, technology, banking, engineering, designing, etc. 

Let’s have a look at the universities:

  • City University of London
  • Kingston University
  • University of Brighton
  • Oxford Brookes University
  • Aston University
  • Brunel University
  • University of Chester

All About May Intake: Summer Intake

This is the extra intake offered by a few universities in the UK. During this intake, there are a limited number of student applications. There are more vacancies. So, more chances for you to get into universities. But the course is very limited. The application process for all the universities begins in October. It ends in January. The deadlines vary among universities. Please check with the university for detailed information on deadlines.

Some of the programmes offered during this intake are:

Management, banking, technology, engineering, designing, etc. 

Let’s have a look at the universities: 

  • Keele University
  • Coventry University
  • Birmingham City University
  • West of Scotland University
  • Cranfield University
  • Ulster University
  • Queen’s University Belfast

Admission Journey

Step 1: List the universities of your interest. Start to gather information on their applications and deadlines.

Step 2: Depending upon your selected course or programmes, you will be required to take a standardised test (TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, or IELTS, etc.).

Step 3: Collect all the required documents. Then apply.

Step 4: Choose the university you wish to attend and revert to them.

Step 5: Start applying for funds and scholarships for your education.

Step 6: After receiving an offer letter from your desired university. You should start now by applying for a UK student visa. 

Step 7: Book your tickets and get ready for your journey to study in the UK. 

We hope this will help you in your journey to find a university. These are the intake for the UK. 

List of Cities in United Kingdom for Students:

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