For international applicants and UK residents. Intake-specific information is identified below; confirm live details before applying.
Oxford and Cambridge applications need an earlier timetable than most UK undergraduate choices. Here is what the 2027-entry position means for international applicants and UK home-fee students.
The main 2027 deadline has passed
The main undergraduate UCAS deadline was 15 October 2026 at 6pm UK time. As of this review on 19 October 2026, that date has passed. Do not plan a new standard application on the assumption that the January deadline applies to Oxford or Cambridge. Check the university’s course-specific guidance. Oxford applicant guide · Cambridge dates.
Exceptions need a direct check
Some Cambridge mature-college courses and foundation-year routes have different deadlines and eligibility rules. These are specific routes, not a general extension. Check Cambridge’s mature-applicant guidance before relying on an alternative date.
Already applied? Prepare for the next stages
- Check your applicant portal and college emails for written work, additional forms and interviews.
- Confirm that required admissions tests were booked and taken in the correct sitting.
- Keep qualifications and contact details accurate, and respond to document requests promptly.
Oxford has changed its test arrangements for 2027 entry: relevant courses use ESAT, TARA or TMUA through UAT-UK, alongside LNAT for Law and UCAT for Medicine. Requirements vary by course. Read Oxford’s current test arrangements.
Other UK choices are still worth exploring
For most other 2027 undergraduate courses, the equal-consideration deadline is 13 January 2027 at 6pm UK time. Always check the actual course deadline. UCAS confirms this date.
International applicants and UK home-fee students
International applicants should check qualification equivalence, English requirements, overseas fees and any visa timetable. UK home-fee applicants should ask about contextual admissions, bursaries and their funding assessment. Neither fee category changes the standard Oxbridge deadline. Compare academic fit, not just university reputation, through our Russell Group guide.
Official information
Sources checked on 19 October 2026. Fees, availability, eligibility and rules can change; the provider or responsible authority makes the final decision.