UCAS 2023 application open

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|24 August 2022|1 min read

By Tamsyn McLennan
(Writer, The Uni Guide)
|24 August 2022|1 min read

There are a number of dates and deadlines you’ll need to put into your diary throughout the university application process. Check out our calendar for all the key dates for 2023 entry.

UCAS 2023 application open

Key dates for 2023 university entry: Ucas application deadlines

2022

  • 6 September: Applicants can be submitted to Ucas from this date. Universities and colleges can technically begin making decisions as they receive applications, but this will depend on how universities handle their approach – read our guide for more details.
  • 15 October: Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine/science application deadline.
     

2023

January-March

  • 25 January 2023: general Ucas application deadline (for most undergraduate courses) is 6pm UK time. Here are your options if you miss the January Ucas application deadline. 
  • 23 February: Ucas Extra begins.
     

April-June

  • 18 May: decisions usually back from universities for 25 January applications.
  • 8 June: you need to reply to offers by this date, if you received all decisions by 18 May. 
  • 30 June: applications received after this date are entered into Clearing, while those received before will be sent on to universities. 
     

July-August

  • 4 July: application deadline for Ucas Extra.
  • 5 July: Ucas Clearing opens with vacancies beginning to be published.
  • 12 July: university decisions due for applications submitted by 30 June. 
  • 17 July: you need to reply to offers by this date, if you received all decisions by 12 July. 

September-December

  • 21 September: last date for applications for 2023 entry.
  • 17 October: the deadline for adding Clearing choices.

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Make sure you submit your UCAS application on time with our list of deadlines below:

6 September 2022 - University applications can be submitted through UCAS.

You should already be thinking about your personal statement - check out our writing guide and personal statement examples if you're stuck.

15th October 2022 - Deadline for applications for Oxbridge and Medical, Veterinary Medicine/Science and Dentistry applications (including non UK/EU applicants).

25th January 2023 - Deadline for receipt at UCAS of all applications, including the UCAS reference, for all courses except those with a 15 October deadline.

23rd February 2022 - UCAS Extra opens. If you are eligible to use Extra, you can refer yourself to another choice. Find out more about UCAS Extra.

18th May 2023 - Date universities will usually have made a decision about your application if you sent it before the 15th January deadline.

8th June 2023 - The date you need to make a decision on your firm and insurance choice if all your universities responded by the 18th May deadline. If UCAS do not receive your responses, they will decline offers on your behalf.

30th June 2023 - Applications received after 30 June are entered in to Clearing.

4th July 2023 - UCAS Extra closes.

5th July 2023 - UCAS Clearing Opens.

5th July 2023 - International Baccalaureate results are published.

12th July 2023 - If you applied by 30th June and are waiting for decisions, universities and colleges need to send UCAS their decisions by this date. If they don't, UCAS will make any outstanding choices unsuccessful on their behalf.

17th July 2023 - If UCAS receive all decisions from your universities/colleges by 12th July 2023, you need to reply to any offers by this date (this includes if you are applying through Extra).  If UCAS don't receive your replies, they will decline your offers on your behalf.

8th August 2023 - SQA Results Day. Start of Scottish Clearing vacancy information service.

17th August 2023 - A Level Results Day; full Clearing vacancy information becomes available.

21st September 2023 - The last date UCAS will accept applications for courses starting in 2023.

28th September 2023 - The Clearing vacancy search is closed after this date. You should contact universities direct to discuss vacancies. Clearing choices can still be added in UCAS Track.

16th October 2023 - This is the last date to add a Clearing choice.

17h October 2023 - This is the last date a university or college can accept an applicant in Clearing.

If you've got the place you hoped for it's a good time to sort out your accommodation, finances and other things you might want to take to university.

Further information

For more tips and advice on applying to university, please see:

  • 4 Ways To Avoid Missing The UCAS Deadline
  • What To Do If You Miss The January 15th UCAS Deadline
  • Choosing a degree
  • Choosing a university
  • Open days
  • University rankings
  • Russell Group Universities
  • Applying to Oxbridge
  • International UCAS applicants
  • Mature UCAS applicants

Are 2023 university applications open?

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications for 2023 are now open and will close on 30 November 2022. The Durban University of Technology is a technical university that offers many different departments as well as short courses. Applications to study at the University are now open for 2023.

Which universities are open now for 2023 applications?

Here are a few of the universities that are open for 2023 applications..
University of Fort Hare. ... .
Sol Plaatje University. ... .
University Of Pretoria. ... .
University of the Free State. ... .
Cape Peninsula University of Technology. ... .
University of Mpumalanga. ... .
Walter Sisulu University..

When should I start applying for fall 2023?

Most applications will open August 1 for students applying for fall 2023 enrollment. College deadlines most often fall between November and February. Early admission means submitting your application sooner, usually by November. Applying regular decision gives you more time to work on application essays and take exams.

What is the deadline for Uni Applications 2023?

When do UCAS applications close? For the most part, students have until 6pm on Wednesday, January 25 2023 to submit their applications. However, there are some key deadlines to be aware of if you're applying to a Conservatoire for a music course, Oxbridge, or are hoping to study medicine, dentistry or a vet degree.