WORLDWIDE UNIVERSITY ADMISSION CALENDAR
Candidates will have to prepare their application before applying for admissions to universities. Below we have discussed a throughout plan that a candidate must consider for applying for the top universities worldwide.
UK: ADMISSION TIMELINE
- Fall: This is the largest intake in UK among international candidates, which usually starts in the month of September.
- Winter: It is the most supplementary one in terms of admissions cycles of the UK. Not many classes start at this period and the intake month for this season is January or February.
- Summer: It is one of the least preferred intakes seasons for admission as very few colleges and universities provide admissions in this season. This admission season mainly starts in April or May.
| Preparations | Fall | Winter | Summer |
| Research Course/University | Between August to October of last year | Between January to April of last year | After May month |
| Compare and Apply | By December of last year | June to August of the last year | July to August of last year |
| Check eligibility | In January of the admission year | August of last year | August to September |
| Apply for a student visa to study in the UK | Between February to April of the year of applying | June to September of last year | January of the application year |
| Appear for the standardized tests | From April of the same year | From August to September of the last year | By January of the application year |
| Prepare required documents | By May to July of the admission year | September to October of the last year | Within February to March of the Winter Application year |
| Apply as per deadlines | August to October | September to November | April to May |
| Session | University Names | Session | University Names |
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January Intake -A
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· Anglia Ruskin University
· Arts University Bournemouth · Aston University · Birkbeck, University of London · Birmingham City University · BPP University · Brunel University, London · Canterbury Christ Church University · Cardiff Metropolitan University · Coventry University · Cranfield University · De Montfort University · Hult International Business School · Keele University · Kingston University · Lancaster University · Liverpool John Moores University · London Metropolitan University · London South Bank University · Manchester Metropolitan University · Middlesex University London · Newcastle College · Newcastle University · Nottingham Trent University · Queen’s University Belfast · Robert Gordon University · Solent University, Southampton · Staffordshire University · St Mary’s University, Twickenham · Swansea University · Teesside University · The University of Buckingham · University of Bedfordshire · University of Bradford · University for the Creative Arts · University of East London · Ulster University · University of Suffolk · University College Birmingham-UCB · University of Central Lancashire · University of Chester · University of Chichester · University of Dundee · University of East Anglia · University of Essex · University of Gloucestershire · University of Greenwich · University of Highlands and Islands · University of Hertfordshire · University of Kent · University of Lincoln · Northumbria University |
January Intake-B
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· University of Plymouth
· University of Portsmouth · University of Roehampton · University of South Wales · University of Stirling · University of Strathclyde · University of Surrey · University of the West of England-UWE Bristol · University of Worcester · University of York · University of inchester · University of Hull · University of Reading · University of Salford · University of Wolverhampton |
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February Intake |
· University of Salford
· Anglia Ruskin University · Birkbeck, University of London · Birmingham City University · Brunel University London · City, University of London · Coventry University · De Montfort University · Keele University · University of East Anglia |
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March Intake |
· BPP University
· Canterbury Christ Church University · Cranfield University · Hertfordshire International College (HIC) · International College Portsmouth (ICP) · Kingston University · St Mary’s University, Twickenham · Ulster University · University College Birmingham · University of Greenwich · University of Hertfordshire · University of Kent |
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| April Intake | · Richmond University
· London University of Roehampton
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| Session | University Names | Session | University Names |
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May Intake
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· BPP University
· Brunel University London · Coventry University · Coventry University London · Hertfordshire International College (HIC) · London Brunel International College (LBIC) · Northumbria University · Richmond University London · Ulster University · University of Chester · University of Hertfordshire · University of the West of Scotland (UWS) |
September Intake – B |
· Swansea University
· Teesside University · The University of Buckingham · University of Bedfordshire · University of Bradford · University for the Creative Arts · University of East London · Ulster University · University of Suffolk · University College Birmingham-UCB · University of Central Lancashire · University of Chester · University of Chichester · University of Dundee · University of East Anglia · University of Essex · University of Gloucestershire · University of Greenwich · University of Highlands and Islands · University of Hertfordshire · University of Kent · University of Lincoln · Northumbria University · University of Plymouth · University of Portsmouth · University of Roehampton · University of South Wales · University of Stirling · University of Strathclyde · University of Surrey · University of the West of England-UWE Bristol · University of Worcester · University of York · University of Winchester · University of Hull · University of Reading · University of Salford · University of Wolverhampton
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| June Intake | · International College Portsmouth (ICP) | ||
| August Intake | · Birmingham City University
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September Intake -A |
· Anglia Ruskin University
· Arts University Bournemouth · Aston University · Birkbeck, University of London · Birmingham City University · BPP University · Brunel University, London · Canterbury Christ Church University · Cardiff Metropolitan University · Coventry University · Cranfield University · De Montfort University · Hult International Business School · Keele University · Kingston University · Lancaster University · Liverpool John Moores University · London Metropolitan University · London South Bank University · Manchester Metropolitan University · Middlesex University London · Newcastle College · Newcastle University · Nottingham Trent University · Queen’s University Belfast · Robert Gordon University · Solent University, Southampton · Staffordshire University · St Mary’s University, Twickenham |
CANADA UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TIMELINE
In Canada, the majority of the undergraduate students are enrolled in the spring semester. A list of the top universities in Canada enrolling undergraduate students, their application deadlines and application fees are as follows:
| Program | Undergraduate Application Deadline | |
| University of Toronto | All programs | January 12, 2023 |
| Bachelor of Information | June 4, 2023 | |
| Medical Radiation Sciences | February 1, 2023 | |
| Nursing | January 15, 2023 | |
| Physician Assistant | January 17, 2023 | |
| McGill University | All programs | January 15, 2023 |
| University of British Columbia | All programs with few exceptions | Winter and Summer: January 15, 2023 |
| University of Alberta | Most programs | March 1, 2023 |
| University of Ottawa | Science | Fall: April 1, 2023 |
| Engineering | Fall: March 1, 2023 and April 1, 2023 | |
| Arts | Fall: April 1, 2023 | |
| McMaster University | Arts and Science, Business, Computer Science and related courses | January 12, 2023 |
| University of Waterloo | Most Programs | February 1, 2023 |
| Western University | Full time first year programs (early consideration) | March 1, 2023 |
| University of Calgary | All programs | Fall: March 1, 2023 |
| Nursing | Winter: September 1, 2023 | |
| Energy Engineering | Spring: February 1, 2023 | |
| Community Based Education | Summer: March 1, 2023 | |
| Queen’s University | All first year programs | February 1, 2023 |
| Simon Fraser University | Undergraduate programs | Fall: January 31, 2023 |
| Summer: January 15, 2023 | ||
| Spring: September 15, 2022 (Closed) | ||
| Dalhousie University | Bachelor of Science, Arts, Computer Science and Engineering | January 2023 Entry: November 15, 2022 September 2023 Entry: April 1, 2023 |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences | February 15, 2023 | |
| Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | February 28, 2023 | |
| Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies | March 1, 2023 | |
| Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) | March 15, 2023 | |
| Bachelor of Agriculture (International Food Business) | July 1, 2023 |
USA: ADMISSION TIMELINE
Applications to different courses and universities in the U.S.A can be made 3 times a year. It depends upon students’ preferences which admission cycle they want to choose.
Applications for Fall Semester
- The semester starts in late August and ends in December or early January.
- Many selected courses are offered only in the fall semester.
- A lot of scholarships and jobs opportunities are also available during this semester.
Applications for Spring Semester
- Spring semester starts in January and ends in early May.
- Since it starts later, it is considered less than fall semester.
- Spring applicants lack the required experience for most of the internships and jobs.
Applications for Summer Semester
- Summer semester is the shortest of all.
- It starts in June and ends in July.
- Some special programs are taught in this semester and there are a considerable amount of scholarships given to study in the U.S.A.
Application Timeline to Study in the U.S.A
August
Contact the universities for application and financial aid forms and also register online for the standardized tests that need to be taken such as TOEFL, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT etc.
September- December
Narrow down your choice of schools. Arrange for your official transcripts and letters of recommendation. Submit the completed application forms and take the standardized tests.
January- April
University deadlines for different universities are different. Make sure all the deadlines are met. Deadlines in January fall for regular admissions. Early admission deadlines come sooner.
April- May
Letters of acceptance or rejection arrive by this time. Notify the university whose offer you accept. Complete and return the admission forms. Send letters of regret to universities you turn down.
May- June
Organize your funds. Make arrangements for the transfer of funds to banks in the USA. Finalize your living arrangement and Health insurance with the university.
Post offer acceptance
Fill SEVIS form I-901 using the Form I-20 or DS-2019 and pay $200 SEVIS fee. After receiving the payment receipt, apply to your nearest US embassy for Visa. This should be done 120 days before your planned departure to the US.
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES ADMISSION TIMELINE
| Month | Timeline |
| April- May | Research your options |
| May | Register for a standardized test (as per eligibility criteria of the chosen program) and take the test |
| June | Prepare all the required documents and test score results |
| August- September | Start applying |
| October- December | Application window closes |
| December-January | Application acceptance/rejection time |
| December | Start looking for financial aid or scholarship |
| December-January | Apply for the Student Visa |
| January | Departure preparations |
| February- March | Session starts |
GERMAN UNIVERSITIES ADMISSION TIMELINE
There are many globally recognized top-ranking universities in Germany, who offer a variety of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You can find the general application deadlines to these German universities below.
Most German institutions have two intakes a year, i.e Summer and Winter semesters. As a general rule, winter semester applications close on 15 July while summer semester applications close on January 15, but it is not necessary that all universities and programs follow these exact dates.
| University | Study Level | Intake | Application Deadline |
| LMU Munich | UG, PG | Summer | 15 January |
| Winter | 15 July | ||
| Technical University of Munich | Bachelors, Masters | Summer, Winter | Varies as per program |
| Studienkolleg | Winter | 15 July 2021 | |
| Summer | 15 January 2021 | ||
| Heidelberg University | Bachelors | Winter | 20 August 2020 |
| Summer | 15 January 2021 | ||
| Masters | Winter | 15 June | |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin | Bachelors | Winter | 15 July |
| Masters | Varies as per program | ||
| University of Tübingen | Bachelors, Masters | Winter | 15 July |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| Humboldt University of Berlin | Bachelors, Masters | Winter | 31 August 2020 |
| Summer | 28 february 2021 | ||
| University of Freiburg | Bachelors, Masters | Summer | 9 April 2021 |
| RWTH Aachen University | Bachelors | Winter | 15 October |
| Summer | 15 April | ||
| Masters | Winter | 1 March | |
| Summer | 1 September | ||
| University of Bonn | Bachelors | Winter | 20 August |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| Masters | Varies as per program | ||
| Free University of Berlin | Bachelors | Winter | 15 July |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| Masters | Varies as per program | 31 May | |
| 15 August | |||
| 15 January | |||
| 15 February | |||
| University of Göttingen | Bachelors, Masters | Winter | 15 July |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| University of Hamburg | Bachelors, Masters | Winter | 15 July |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| International Masters | Winter | 31 March | |
| University of Mannheim | Bachelors | Fall | 15 July |
| Masters | Fall | 31 May | |
| Technical University of Berlin | Bachelors, Masters | Summer | 28 February 2021 |
| Winter | 31 August 2021 | ||
| Preparatory | Summer | 30 November 2020 | |
| Winter | 30 June 2021 | ||
| Ulm University | Bachelors, Masters | Winter | 15 July |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| University of Würzburg | Bachelors, Masters | Winter | 15 July |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| University of Cologne | Bachelors | N/A | 12 January 2021 |
| Masters | N/A | 15 June | |
| International Management, Economic Research |
N/A | 31 March | |
| TU Dresden | UG, PG | Winter | 15 July |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| Doctoral | Winter | 15 September | |
| Summer | 15 March | ||
| Bielefeld University | Masters | Winter | 31 July |
| Summer | 15 January | ||
| University of Münster | Bachelors, Masters | N/A | 15 January 2021 |
| Doctoral | N/A | 15 May 2021 | |
Certain courses like medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and dentistry are high in demand, hence they have a limited number of seats available. This is known as numerus clausus, and NC programs are likely to have earlier deadlines.
FAQS
Ques. Is there summer intake in UK?
Ans. Yes, the summer intake in UK occurs in May every year. Only a limited number of academic universities and colleges provide summer intake where most of them fill out in the Fall and winter session.
Ques. Which intake is best for Masters in the UK?
Ans. The best session for applications in the UK for the master’s degree is in either January or September since most of the popular colleges and universities open Winter doors for applications.
Ques. How can I get admission to Canada?
Ans. For admission to Canada, international students need a high-school degree, undergraduate degree or graduate degree from a recognized university. The top Canadian universities expect a minimum GPA of 2.5 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (77 to 86%) from prospective students. You must acquire a Canada Student Visa to secure admission.
Ques. Do I need IELTS to study in Canada?
Ans. Bangladeshi students need a competitive IELTS score or equivalent English proficiency test score for admission to Canada. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is the minimum requirement for admission to the majority of the universities in Canada.
Ques. What month is Fall admission in Canada?
Ans. The Fall applications in Canada are generally accepted between September and December. Some universities also accept students for the fall term post application deadline, based on the seats available.
Ques. Can I get free admission in Canada?
Ans. Students can secure admission in Canada for free with tuition and living expenses being waived by scholarships and grants. In Canada, universities and private organizations assist students financially by offering up to 100,000 CAD (66 lakhs TK).
Ans. Most of the candidates want to start their study in the January session but due to misjudging this session is short with fewer modules. However, the intake in January offers candidates several benefits regardless of the number of academic courses.
Ques. What is the best course to study in the UK?
Ans. Master of Business Administration, Law, Civil Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Education, Architecture are some of the top ranked courses of UK universities.
Ques. When shall I start my preparations for the fall intakes in UK?
Ans. You must start with all the requirements one year before the start of the program. For the fall intakes, you should begin with choosing the course and your desired college between August and October of the last year.
Ques. Which intakes are available for UK universities?
Ans. Universities and Colleges of the UK provide two seasonal intakes. The first intake session begins in January or February and the second one is in September or October. However, April or May intake is also opened by some colleges.
Ques. How many colleges can I apply to in Fall Intakes?
Ans. As most of the universities and colleges open their doors for applications in the Fall semester, you can apply as many as you want to get admission.
Ques. Can I apply for admission after the admission deadlines in the UK?
Ans. Yes, some colleges in the UK offer admissions on a rolling basis, candidates can apply to them any time throughout the year.
