Month-by-Month Timeline: September 2027 Entry
Plan checked 20 October 2026. Dates come from UCAS-published 2027 entry dates (as listed by UK universities), GOV.UK and Statement of Changes HC 584.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Oct–Nov 2026 | Shortlist courses, check English and MOI rules, book IELTS if needed, and request TU or other transcripts early. |
| Nov 2026–Jan 2027 | Submit UCAS (undergraduate) and direct (postgraduate) applications. UCAS equal-consideration deadline: 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time. |
| Jan–Mar 2027 | Receive offers, accept one, and apply for university merit scholarships. |
| Mar–May 2027 | Meet offer conditions (results, English), pay the deposit and complete any credibility interview. |
| May–Jul 2027 | Receive your CAS, get your NOC, hold maintenance funds for 28 consecutive days and book a TB test. |
| Jun–Aug 2027 | Apply for the Student visa (earliest 6 months before the course starts), attend VFS Kathmandu biometrics, then book flights once the decision arrives. |
| Sep 2027 | Travel, check your eVisa, enrol and start your course. |
Key Dates Not to Miss
- 30 November 2026: visa maintenance rises to £1,203 a month outside London and £1,570 in London for applications made from this date (HC 584).
- 1 January 2027: Graduate Route applications made from this date give 18 months for bachelor’s and master’s graduates (PhD stays at 3 years). A September 2027 entrant will apply after this date.
- 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time: UCAS equal-consideration deadline.
- 30 June 2027: last date for UCAS applications to be considered by universities that still have places.
- June–August 2027: apply for your visa. Standard decisions usually take about 3 weeks after biometrics; allow more in peak season.
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