The CIS Counseling Team and IvyPrep are here to guide you every step of the way. Staying on top of deadlines is key-missing one could mean waiting another year. This guide highlights the must-know dates for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle so you can plan ahead with confidence.
(Note: These dates are guidelines, always confirm directly with each university.)
September 2025
| Date | Country | Details |
| Sept 2 | UK |
Completed undergraduate applications can be submitted to UCAS.
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| Sept 19 | UK |
Registration closes for the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test).
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| Sept 26 | UK |
Final testing date for the UCAT.
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October 2025
| Date | Country | Details |
| Oct 2 | UK | UCAS application deadline for music courses at conservatoires. |
| Oct 15 | US |
Early Action deadline for some colleges.
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| Oct 15 | UK | UCAS application deadline for Oxford, Cambridge, and most courses in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine/science. |
| Oct 15 | Canada | Guaranteed consideration date for winter intake at Toronto Metropolitan University. |
| Oct 31 | Canada |
International application deadline for the University of Melbourne.
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November 2025
| Date | Country | Details |
| Nov 1 | Hong Kong | Applications open for Hong Kong University (HKU). |
| Nov 1 | US | Early Decision / Early Action deadline for most colleges. |
| Nov 15 | US | Early Decision / Early Action deadline for some colleges. |
| Nov 15 | Australia | International application deadline for the University of Canberra. |
| Nov 30 | US | Application deadline for the University of California system. |
December 2025
| Date | Country | Details |
| Dec 1 | Australia | International application deadline for the University of Sydney. |
| Dec 15 | France | Typical application deadline for non-EU students applying to French universities |
| Dec 15 | US | Early Decision / Early Action outcomes released throughout December. |
| Dec 22 | Australia | Application deadline for the University of Western Australia (some international programs). |
January 2026
| Date | Country | Details |
| Jan 1 | US | Regular Decision deadline for most colleges. |
| Jan 9 | Hong Kong | Main round application deadline for some universities, including CUHK and HKUST. |
| Jan 12 | Australia | Deadline for the University of Western Australia (some international applicants). |
| Jan 14 | UK | Equal consideration date for most undergraduate applications via UCAS. |
| Jan 15 | US | Regular Decision deadline for some colleges. |
| Jan 15 | Canada | International application deadline for McGill University and the University of British Columbia. |
| Jan 15 | Sweden | Normal deadline for applications to Swedish universities (autumn semester entry). |
| Jan 15 | Netherlands | Deadline for numerus fixus applications. |
| Jan 15 | Germany | Final deadline for applications to German universities (summer semester entry). |
February 2026
| Date | Country | Details |
| Feb–Mar | US | Prepare and send mid-term reports. |
| Feb 1 | Ireland | Normal closing date for EU/EEA student applications. |
| Feb 26 | UK | UCAS Extra opens. |
| Feb 28 | Canada | Application deadline for some universities. |
| Feb 28 | China | International application deadline for Tsinghua University and Peking University. |
| End of Feb | UAE | Application deadlines for some universities (September entry). |
March 2026
| Date | Country | Details |
| Mar 1 | Norway | Deadline for some universities (EU/EEA applicants). |
| Mar 15 | Denmark | Application deadline for Danish universities (international applicants). |
| Mar 15 | US | Regular Decision outcomes begin to be released. |
| Mar 15 | China | International application deadline for Beijing Normal University. |
| Mar 26 | Thailand | Application deadline for Chulalongkorn University (international applicants). |
| End of Mar | UAE | Deadline for most universities (September entry). |
April 2026
| Date | Country | Details |
| Apr 2 | France | Application deadline for French universities (EU students). |
May 2026
| Date | Country | Details |
| May 1 | Netherlands | Application deadline for some research universities. |
| May 1 | US | Enrolment deposit due at some colleges. |
June 2026
- Jun 30 (UK): Applications received by this date will be forwarded to universities and colleges.
| Date | Country | Details |
| Jun 30 | UK | Applications received by this date will be forwarded to universities and colleges. |
July 2026
| Date | Country | Details |
| Jul 1 | US | Upload and send final transcripts. |
| Jul 1 | Thailand | International application deadline for Mahidol University. |
| Jul 4 | UK | UCAS Extra deadline. |
| Jul 5 | UK | UCAS Clearing opens. |
| Jul 15 | Germany | Final deadline for applications to German universities (winter semester). |
| Jul 31 | Thailand | International application deadline for Bangkok University. |
How IvyPrep Supports You Through the Process:
At IvyPrep, we provide the tools, guidance, and personalized support you need to stay ahead of deadlines and prepare strong applications:
- 1:1 advising for your university plans
- Expert support with applications & scholarships
- Practical workshops & admissions insights
- University Lounge for drop-in help
👉 We want to make sure every student feels supported, confident, and ready for each step of their university journey.
You know where to find your support:
CIS Counseling Office: CIS Campus, Room 312.
IvyPrep University Lounge: CIS Campus, 1st Floor (Next to Admission Office)
Online Appointment: Book here.
