When to apply for university 2024
Find out when to apply for your university place. Discover deadlines for undergraduate degree courses starting in September, including through clearing.
Key application dates for 2024
Applications open
Applications can be submitted through UCAS from 5 September 2023.
Applications deadline
Deadline for all UCAS undergraduate applications is 31 January 2024. You may be able to apply after this deadline.
UCAS Extra opens
UCAS Extra opens on 28 February 2024. If you haven’t received an offer from any of your five choices, or if you’ve changed your mind about where you want to go, you can add an extra choice through UCAS Extra.
Accept your offer deadline
If you receive decisions from all your choices by 16 May, you have until 6 June to reply to any offers.
New applications deadline
Any new applications received after this date are entered into clearing.
UCAS Extra closes
UCAS Extra closes on 4 July 2024.
Clearing opens
Clearing opens on 5 July 2024.
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