Know all about the intakes available in the UK

UK universities and colleges offer three intakes. Intakes may also be referred to as a semester in some universities. The three intakes available in UK are:

  • Term 1: September to December

  • Term 2: January to April

  • Term 3: 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.

While most students prefer the September intake, January intake is equally good for certain programs. We suggest, if you do not have your score cards ready, it’s better to skip the haste and apply for the next intake.

In order to make a well-informed decision, you can book a free counselling session with our experienced counsellors who can advise you on available intakes, course selection, application submission, and visa procedure.

Here’s an overview of the intakes available for different programs in universities and colleges:

Intakes

Type of course

Application deadline for 2023

Autumn 2023 Intake (Sept 2023 start)

UCAS (For all other undergraduate courses)

For Sep 2023 intake: UCAS 1st Deadline-26th Jan 2023
*All applications received after 30 June 2023 will be entered into clearing

Post-graduate (PG)

All the PG intakes are guided as per specific guidelines of the university. So you will to check with IDP for further details

Spring Intake (March-May intake)

UCAS (For all other undergraduate courses)

Dec 2022 -Feb 2023 for intake between March- May 2023

Post-graduate (PG)

All the PG intakes are guided as per specific guidelines of the university. So you will to check with IDP for further details