Timeline to apply for university in 2027

Your application

UCAS applications for 2027 entry opened on 12 May 2026. You can start adding your details, researching courses and preparing your application, but you cannot submit it yet. If you're applying through a school or college, check whether they have their own internal deadline.

Prepare your application

Research your course choices, work on your personal statement and make sure you have time to arrange your reference.

You can submit your UCAS application

Completed applications for 2027 entry can now be submitted to UCAS. You can make up to five course choices and you do not need to put them in order of preference.

Apply through UCAS

Once you apply to Brighton, we'll give you access to Student View, where you can track your application and respond to requests from us.

University campus tours

Campus tours are running in December and January and are another chance to meet our students and get a feel for our campuses, in case you were unable to attend an open day.

Come to a campus tour

Main UCAS application deadline

To give your application the best chance, you should apply by 6pm 13 January 2027, the UCAS application deadline for most students.

Track your application

If you've applied to Brighton, use Student View to see the progress of your application, upload supporting information and read and respond to messages from us.

Check Student View regularly

We'll also contact you by email when there's something you need to do.

You may be invited to an interview 

Some courses require an interview before we can make you an offer. We'll contact you with information about the format and how to book.

Prepare for your interview

Read our interview advice and check your course information for any specific requirements.

You may need to submit a portfolio

Some courses require a portfolio as part of the admissions process. If this applies to you, we'll explain what you need to provide and when. 

Prepare your portfolio

Read our portfolio advice and follow the instructions we send you.

Think about student finance

You do not need to wait until your university place is confirmed before applying for student finance. Arrangements and deadlines depend on where you normally live.

Plan your student funding

Check the relevant student finance service, and read our funding advice.

Get to know Brighton better

Applicant events give you another opportunity to explore your course, facilities and university life after you have applied.

Come to an applicant event

Look out for an invitation and information about the events available for your course.

UCAS Extra opens

If you've used all five UCAS choices and you're not holding any offers, you may be able to add another choice through UCAS Extra.

Explore another choice

Check whether you're eligible for Extra and whether the course you're interested in is still accepting applications.

You'll receive an offer or another decision from each university

Your offer may be conditional on achieving particular results or unconditional if you've already met the entry requirements.

Understand your offer

Check the conditions carefully and make sure we have any information we've asked you to provide.

Choose your firm and insurance choices

Once you have the decisions you need, you can choose your firm choice – the university you most want to attend – and, if appropriate, an insurance choice.

Compare your offers

Look again at the course, university, accommodation and anything else that's important to you before making your decision.

Reply to your offers

Your deadline depends on when you receive your final university decision. For 2027 entry, the main UCAS reply dates are 5 May, 2 June and 21 July. Your own deadline will be shown in your UCAS account.

Reply by your personal deadline

Don't assume everyone has the same date – check your UCAS account before accepting or declining your offers.

Plan your accommodation

If Brighton is your firm choice, this is the point to make sure you understand your accommodation options and any booking deadlines that apply to you.

Explore accommodation

Find out about halls and other places to live, and check what you need to do to secure your accommodation.

Take your exams and assessments

Most summer exams and assessments take place during this period.

Keep working towards your offer

Check the conditions of your offer so you know which qualifications or results we are waiting for.

Last main-cycle UCAS application date

Applications received by UCAS by 6pm are sent to universities and colleges in the usual way. Applications received after this time are automatically entered into Clearing.

Still thinking about applying?

Check that the course you want is accepting applications before submitting a late application.

UCAS Extra closes

This is the last day to add an Extra choice.

Check your options

If you still don't have a place, Clearing opens the following day.

Clearing opens

Clearing gives eligible applicants another way to find and apply for university courses with places available.

Explore Clearing

If you already have your results and you're looking for a place, check our available courses and Clearing application guidance.

Get your exam results

(Your results date will depend on the qualifications you are taking.)

Check our exam results guide for the main results dates and advice about preparing for what happens next.

Check your UCAS account

If your place at Brighton is confirmed, we'll also contact you with information about what happens next.

Get ready for university

You can move on to the final practical steps before you start your course. Check what you need to do about registration, accommodation, finance and preparing to start at Brighton.