Timeline to apply for university in 2023

This university application timeline gives you an overview of when you can apply for undergraduate courses and highlights the UK university application deadlines for 2023.

Applying for university in 2023: Key dates
When	What	Take action
September 2022	Your application When should I start applying for university? You can start applying through UCAS Apply from September 2022. To give your application the best chance, you should apply by 25 January 2023, the UCAS application deadline for most students. Check if your school or college has an earlier deadline. When you apply to us you will be given access to Student View where you can track your application, book interviews and applicant days, and send messages.	Apply through UCAS
October–November	Find out more at an open day Open days are a great way to find out about the campus where you will be studying and the local area. You will also be able to hear more about your chosen subject and have a chance to talk to our staff and current students.	Come to an open day
	University campus tours Campus tours are running regularly from November until mid-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
January 2023	Your application To give your application the best chance, you should apply by 25 January 2023, the UCAS application deadline for most students.
	Apply for student funding To ensure that you receive funding in good time, make sure you apply early for your student funding. You do not need to wait until you have been offered a place on a course to apply for funding.	Read our advice on applying for student funding
	Come to an interview You may be asked to come to an interview or information day before we make you an offer. We’ll send you an invitation by email.	Advice about interviews
	Submit your portfolio For some of our courses you will need to provide a portfolio before we make you an offer. We’ll send you information about how to do this.	Portfolio advice
February–March	Think about accommodation We guarantee a place in halls of residence to all students if you make Brighton your firm choice, will be starting your first year of full-time study and book university accommodation by the deadline we provide. If you accept an offer from us before 30 June we’ll be in touch with your room offer after your place on your course is confirmed. Applications for university accommodation open in April.	Explore your accommodation options
	Get to know us better Between February and April we run applicant days for many courses, both online and on campus. These events give applicants and offer holders the chance to see the facilities you will use on your course, talk to your tutors and students currently on your course, and meet people who have applied for the same course.	Come to an applicant day
	UCAS Extra If you have used all five choices on UCAS and you're not holding any offers, you can add more choices through UCAS Extra from February to June. If you have not already applied through UCAS, you can start a new application or apply direct to the university.	Find out about UCAS Extra
	Receive your offer We make most offers in the spring term, but please be patient if you haven’t heard from us. If you haven't heard from us and you have concerns, please get in touch – we are here to help.	Understand your offer
April–June	Decide on your first and second choice offers In April and May you will have to make your first (firm) and second (insurance) choice of course and university and confirm it with UCAS. If you receive your last decision on or before 18 May 2023, your reply date is 8 June 2023. If you receive your last decision on or before 12 July 2023, your reply date is  17 July 2023 (including UCAS Extra choices).	How do I decide on my firm offer?
	Check the date you need to accept your offer on the UCAS website.	Accept your offer on time
7 June	Examinations Most exams will take place later than usual, between 5 June and 3 July 2023.
	Applying for university accommodation The deadline for applying for university accommodation is 30 June 2023. Invitations to apply for university accommodation are sent out by email from late March. If you have not heard from us by May please contact us while there is still time for you to apply.	Information about applying for university accommodation
July	Apply direct to us If you have not previously applied through UCAS and you already have your exam results, you can apply direct to us through Clearing.	Apply through Clearing
4 July	Last date for applications through UCAS Extra.	Apply through UCAS
5 July	Clearing opens When should I start applying for university if I'm going through Clearing? You can find courses and apply for university in 2023 either direct to us, or through UCAS from 5 July 2023 when Clearing opens.	Clearing 2023
	Get your exam results If you are studying for a BTEC, IB or Access Course qualification, you may get your results in July. Make sure you let us know about your results when you get them.	Confirm that we know your results
	Looking for a place to live If you are planning on finding your own accommodation get in touch with our Accommodation Service. We manage a database of properties offered by landlords who meet our code of standards and a Housemates service on Facebook where you can meet other students offering and looking for accommodation.
August	Get your exam results A-level results day is 17 August 2023 (GCSE results are on 24 August 2023) and Scottish Highers are due on 8 August 2023. The date for Irish Leaving Certificates is also in August. Once you have all your exam results you can check your UCAS Hub for confirmation of your place and we will confirm your place with you too.	Check UCAS Hub
	Apply to us through Clearing If you are still looking for a university place, you can talk to us about Clearing options.	Clearing 2023
	Look for a place to live If you are planning on finding your own accommodation get in touch with our Accommodation Service. The teams have years of experiencing, and can provide you with a wealth of resources for finding your new home. They also run a Housemates service on Facebook where you can meet other students offering and looking for accommodation.	Advice on house hunting
	Confirm your accommodation Once you have your results and your place is confirmed you can confirm your accommodation. If you’ve applied for university accommodation we’ll be in touch to tell you about where you’ll be living.
Late August	Get ready for university We’ll email you to let you know what you need to do to get ready for university. You’ll need to complete online enrolment and check the details about your course. You’ll be invited to get involved in online welcome activities through our Belong at Brighton programme.	Log into Student View
September	Check when your course starts and your timetable Some courses, for example in health and education, have start dates before the official beginning of the university’s autumn term. Use Student View to find out where you need to be during the first week of your course and when that is. Check course reading and materials lists too.	Log into My Brighton
	Make the most of the welcome programme The welcome programme is the first week of the autumn term. You will complete your in-person enrolment, attend university and course induction activities and enjoy the events the university and the Students' Union put on for new students.	Starting at uni

Questions about when to apply to university

If you're planning to apply for university or college in the UK for 2023 entry, it's crucial to be aware of the UCAS deadlines. UCAS, or Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, is the central organization that manages applications to most undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges. Let's learn when you should apply, outline the key dates, application requirements, and other important information.

The general application deadline is 25 January. It's essential to make a note of the specific deadline for the university and course you're interested in and apply well in advance to increase your chances of admission. We recommend starting your research and considering universities and courses at least a year before the application deadline.

The main UCAS cycle closed on 30 June 2023. However, from 5 July 2023 you can apply through Clearing for a place to start a course this autumn. Universities consider applications in Clearing for courses which still have places for September. Check course pages and UCAS for details of which courses are open in Clearing.
Here are the key dates for UCAS applications in 2023:
- May 2022: UCAS application process opens for 2023 entry
- 25 January 2023: Deadline for all other UCAS undergraduate courses (except art and design courses, which typically have a later deadline).
- 4 July 2023: Deadline for applications through UCAS Extra.
- 5 July 2023: Clearing opens
- 12 July 2023: Deadline for universities and colleges to respond to your application. After this date, you will automatically be entered into Clearing.
- 17 August 2023: Results day for A-level and BTEC exams
- 17 October 2023: The last date to add Clearing choices for courses starting in 2023 - – universities will also have their own “latest start date” for enrolling on a course
Even if the UCAS deadline for undergraduate courses has passed, you can still apply through UCAS Clearing if you have your exam results. This scheme begins in early July, and if you have not received any offers or declined all your offers, you may be eligible for Clearing.

You can contact universities directly to enquire about which courses have places in Clearing. If you call a university and tell them your exam results, they may be able to make you a provisional verbal offer straight away.

Remember, international students can apply through UCAS for 2023 entry until 30 June 2023. However, you are advised to apply as early as possible due to visa requirements and it is important to check university deadlines for international students.

Finally, you can make up to five choices on your UCAS application. This can be a combination of different courses, universities, or both. If you miss the UCAS application deadline, you may still be able to apply through UCAS Clearing if you have no offers. You can also contact universities directly to inquire about applying. However, it's important to note that late applications may be less competitive and have fewer available places.

Timeline to apply for university in 2023

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