UCAS: Key Dates

Students with a 2024 entry/start date

02 MAY 2023
UCAS’ search tool displays 2024 courses

16 MAY 2023
Undergraduate applications open for 2024 entry
From this date, applicants can start their applications and send them for references and approval.

12 JUL 2023
Conservatoire applications open for 2024 entry
From this date, applicants can register, pay, and send their applications.

05 SEP 2023
Completed undergraduate applications can be submitted to UCAS

02 OCT 2023 (18:00 UK time)
Application deadline for conservatoire music applications
Applications for dance, drama, and musical theatre courses may have a different deadline – check conservatoires’ websites for information.

16 OCT 2023 (18:00 UK time)
Deadline for applications to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and for most courses in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine / science
The reference must be completed before the application can be sent to us.

31 JAN 2024 (18:00 UK time)
Equal consideration date for applications for most undergraduate courses
The reference must be completed before the application can be sent to us.
Deadline for most conservatoire undergraduate dance, drama or musical theatre courses. Check on the specific course to be sure.

28 FEB 2024
Extra opens
Applicants who have used all five choices and are not holding any offers may be able to add another choice in their application.

30 JUN 2024 (18:00 UK time)
Applications received by this deadline will be sent to universities and colleges
After this time, applications are automatically entered into Clearing.

04 JUL 2024
Last date to add an Extra choice in their application

05 JUL 2024
Clearing opens for eligible applicants, and vacancies are displayed in UCAS’ search tool
Applicants can release themselves into Clearing.


Students with a 2025 entry/start date

30 APR 2024
UCAS’ search tool displays 2025 courses

14 MAY 2024
Undergraduate applications open for 2025 entry
Students can start their applications and send them to you for references and approval.

10 JUL 2024
Conservatoire applications open for 2025 entry
Applicants can register, pay, and send their applications.

03 SEP 2024
Completed undergraduate applications can be submitted to UCAS

02 OCT 2024 (18:00 UK time)
Application deadline for conservatoire music applications
Applications for dance, drama, and musical theatre courses may have a different deadline – check conservatoires’ websites for information.

15 OCT 2024 (18:00 UK time)
Deadline for applications to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and for most courses in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine/science
The reference must be completed before the application can be sent to us.

29 JAN 2025 (18:00 UK time)
Equal consideration date for applications for most undergraduate courses
The reference must be completed before the application can be sent to us.
Deadline for most conservatoire undergraduate dance, drama or musical theatre courses. Check on the specific course to be sure.

26 FEB 2025
Extra opens
Applicants who have used all five choices and are not holding any offers may be able to add another choice in their application.

30 JUN 2025 (18:00 UK time)
Applications received by this deadline will be sent to universities and colleges
After this time, applications are automatically entered into Clearing.

04 JUL 2025
Last day for applicants to add an Extra choice in their application

05 JUL 2025
Clearing opens for eligible applicants, and vacancies are displayed in UCAS’ search tool
Applicants can release themselves into Clearing.