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Below is a timeline of the most important dates you should keep in mind if you’re applying for undergraduate study in the UK for courses starting in 2026:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 29 April 2025 | UCAS search tool displays courses for 2026 entry |
| 13 May 2025 | UCAS Hub opens – you can register and begin your application |
| 2 September 2025 | Completed applications can be submitted to UCAS |
| 15 October 2025 | Deadline for Oxford, Cambridge, and most Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary courses |
| 14 January 2026 | Equal consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses |
| 26 February 2026 | UCAS Extra opens for eligible applicants |
| 30 June 2026 | Final date for guaranteed consideration – after this, applications go to Clearing |
| 4 July 2026 | Last date to add a choice in UCAS Extra |
| 5 July 2026 | Clearing opens |
| 24 September 2026 | Final deadline to submit a 2026 UCAS application |
| 19 October 2026 | Final date to add a Clearing choice |
