What are the upcoming intakes in UK?

Why a UK Degree is Respected Worldwide

Wherever in the world you choose to pursue your career, a degree from a university in the UK is internationally respected and considered as a mark of quality education.

Global Recognition of UK University Degrees

This impression is backed up by numbers, with the UK producing 14% of the world’s most cited academic papers and 5% of the world’s scientific research.

These figures are all the more impressive considering the countries that comprise the UK are home to just 1% of the world’s population. The UK’s universities have a reputation for fostering genius across a multiplicity of disciplines, with luminaries such as Ernest Rutherford (the father of nuclear physics) to Oscar Wilde (acclaimed Irish writer and playwright) graduating from notable UK tertiary institutions.

Major Intakes for Studying in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide

Colleges and universities in the UK offer two major intakes, but few of the universities also offer summer intakes. The three intakes available in the UK are:

Intakes

Duration

Autumn/Fall intake

September to December

Spring intake

January to April

Summer intake

April to June

Which intake to opt for?

It can get a bit confusing to choose the intake that’s best for you. Consider factors like the availability of your preferred program, your academic records, entrance test scores, acceptance rates, job opportunities and your readiness to join the program whilst making a decision.

All UG courses applications are regulated by UCAS (UK-based Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

Term

Name

Dates

First term

Autumn Term

Late Sep- Mid Dec

Break

Christmas holidays

3-4 Weeks

Second term

Spring term

Mid Jan- Late March

Break

Easter holidays

3-4 Weeks

Third term

Summer term

Late April- Late June

Break

Summer Holidays

Late June- Late Sep

If you have any queries at all regarding which intake to opt for and want to study in the UK in the next one, get in touch with our IDP international education experts who will guide make the right decision.