UK Undergraduate Equal Consideration Deadline – Applying as an International Student

US and UK universities do not have the same undergraduate admission processes and UK universities do not have Early Decision or Early Action. Instead, UK universities have set deadlines in October and January, depending on the university or the course.

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There’s two major types of deadlines: degree specific (medicine, dentistry, etc.) or the overall university deadline (Oxford, Cambridge, etc.).

If your university or degree subject isn’t in this category, your university may recommend you to apply before the equal consideration deadline.

According to the UCAS website, equal consideration guarantees an equal opportunity to be considered against the same selection criteria (academic and non-academic) as all others who apply within that time, providing assurance that admission is not granted on a first-come-first-served basis. Applying before this deadline ensures the student is given the best opportunity in being admitted. This deadline is usually around mid to end of January (deadline varies by year).

If a US student applies after the equal consideration date, don’t panic! Most universities tend to have rolling admissions for international students. Students can still be accepted after the deadline as long as places aren’t filled for that course.

If you decide to apply after the equal consideration deadline, make sure not to wait too long. Don’t forget that once you’re accepted, you’ll still need to prepare for the next processes such as choosing and applying to accommodation, applying for your student visa, and more.

If you have questions about a university’s deadlines and processes, you can reach out to our universities through our university pages. Click the “contact us” and your message will be sent directly to the UK university representative who assists with US students or counselors.