Plan it, 2027 entry

When to apply for a September 2027 start: the deadlines by country

6 deadlines still ahead, in date order

Last checked: 7 Nov 2026. Dates marked "Our ... guide" come from that country guide's "When to apply" section, where each official source is listed. Universities and programmes often set earlier dates: the programme's own page decides.

Was als nächstes tun

1. Apply for scholarships first: scholarships closing in the next three months und those open to your nationality.
2. Plan the visa after your offer: processing times und money to show.
3. Want to start sooner? See January and spring 2027 intakes.
4. Budget the year with the cost calculator.

Fragen

When should I apply for a September 2027 start?

for a September 2027 start the first deadlines have already passed (Oxford, Cambridge and UK medicine on 15 October 2026). The next ones: Finland’s joint application 7 to 21 January 2027, the UK’s main UCAS date on 13 January, Sweden and Dutch capped programmes on 15 January, other Dutch programmes on 1 May, and Germany’s standard winter-semester date of 15 July (often earlier). Government scholarships close earlier still, from November to February.

Is it too late to apply for September 2027?

No. Most deadlines fall between January and July 2027. Only the UK’s October date for Oxford, Cambridge and medicine has passed, and many government scholarships close between November and February.

When do scholarship applications close?

Many government schemes close between November and February for study starting the next autumn. See scholarships closing in the next three months.