How to apply to a UK university
Applying to UK universities with SI-UK is fast and simple. We can help you choose from thousands of courses and hundreds of universities, colleges, and language schools located all over the UK with free university application support.
UK university application process
1. First consultation
Our expert consultants will explain the process of applying to a UK university and discuss your study and career goals.
2. Choose where you want to study
Your consultant will assess your academic background and suggest three universities where you will be able to secure offers.
3. Create your application
We will review and edit your personal statement, CV, reference letters and application forms. We will then send your completed application form to three universities.
4. Check your English level
An IELTS practice test will allow our experienced English teaching staff to assess your current level. We will review the results and advise you on how best to reach your target IELTS score.
5. Receive your university offer
You will receive conditional or unconditional offers, and we will assist you in making the right choice.
6. Secure your UK visa
The Student Visa Service can help you obtain your Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK.
UK university application deadlines
2017 UK University Entry
June 30
Final deadline for all applications. If the application is not received by 18:00, you will enter Clearing.
July 5
Clearing opens.
July 13
If you applied by 30 June and are awaiting final decisions, universities will have decided by this point.
July 20
If you received all university decisions by 14 July, you must reply to offers by this date or they will be declined.
August 17
GCE, A-Level and Diploma results day. Clearing begins.
September 20
Final deadline for 2017 applications.
October 23
Last date to add Clearing choices and for unis/colleges to make decisions.
2018 UK University Entry
September 6
Completed UCAS applications can be submitted to UCAS.
October 15
Deadline for the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and for most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry.
January 15
Deadline for the majority of undergraduate courses.
February 25
UCAS Extra opens.
March 24
Deadline for some art and design courses.
June 30
Applications receieved after June 30 are entered into Clearing.
July 4
Last date to apply in UCAS Extra for 2018 entry.
July 5
2018 UCAS Clearing opens.
September 20
Final deadline for 2018 entry applications.