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 entry
January 15
Deadline for applications to the majority of courses should arrive at UCAS by 18:00.
March 24
Deadline for applications to some art and design courses should arrive at UCAS by 18:00. Some art and design courses have a 15 January deadline - please check course details for the correct date.
May 4
If you received all university decisions by 31 March, you must reply to offers by this date or they will be declined.
May 5
If you applied by the January deadline and are still waiting, universities will have made their decisions by this point. Choices are unsuccessful if no offer has been received.
June 8
If you received all university decisions by 5 May, you must reply to offers by this date or they will be declined.
June 22
If you received all university decisions by 8 June, you must reply to offers by this date or they will be declined.
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.
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