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Admission Period 2024: Important Deadlines for Universities

October 10, 2024

Admission Guides
Raluca Pascale
Consultant Manager

Do you dream of studying in another country?

Well, now is the time to get ready because autumn marks the beginning of an important period: the opening of admission sessions at universities around the world.

The application process may seem complex and overwhelming, but a good organization, adapted to each deadline, is the key to not missing any opportunity.

Let's see what are the main application deadlines at universities in various countries!

GB

The UK is one of the most sought-after academic destinations in Europe. Application deadlines vary by university and program, so it is essential to pay attention to the dates set for each institution individually.

  • Oxford and Cambridge:If you are targeting prestigious universities, such as Oxford and Cambridge, you must bear in mind that the application deadline is October 15, 2024. This date also applies to medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine programmes in the UK.
  • Other universities in the UK:For the other universities, the general deadline for applying through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is 29January 2025. However, in order to have the best chance of success, it is recommended that you submit the application as early as possible.

USA

In the US, the application process is a little different, as universities offer two main options: Early Action and Early Decision, each with specific advantages.

  • Preliminary Action (EA):It is an option that implies that you can apply to several universities under the EA regime and you are not obliged to accept the offer even if you are admitted. The deadline for early action is usually in November 1. The advantage of this type of application is that you find out the answer earlier, usually in December.
  • Preliminary Decision (ED):It is an option that assumes that if you are admitted, you are obliged to accept the offer and withdraw from the other universities to which you have applied. The deadline for early decision is all November 1, and the answer also comes in December. It is an option for those who are very determined about a particular university.
  • Regular Decision (RD):If you do not apply by Early Action or Early Decision, the general deadline for applying to American universities is usually in January 1, 2025.

Countries in Europe

Europe offers you many study opportunities, and application deadlines vary considerably from country to country. Here are some European academic destinations and their application cut-off dates:

  • Netherlands:many universities use a continuous admission system, providing flexibility in the application process. However, for very competitive programs such as medicine, which are part of the system Numerus fixus, the application deadline is January 15, 2025. Numerus fixusrefers to programs that have a limited number of places available, with applicants being selected based on academic performance and other rigorous criteria. In contrast, for most other programmes, which do not fall under this system, there are no such strict restrictions on the number of places and the application deadline is generally 1 May for students from the European Union.
  • Germany:Universities in Germany have two important deadlines: January 15, 2025for the summer semester and July 15, 2025for the fall semester.
  • France:The admission process in France usually starts in the winter, in December and the deadline for most programs is in March-April 2025.
  • Italy:most Italian universities have application deadlines for the fall between November - July, depending on the university and the chosen program.
  • Spain:application deadlines vary, but most universities accept applications until June-July 2025.
  • Switzerland:Swiss universities usually have application deadlines around the month April-May 2025for the fall semester.
  • Austria:in Austria, the application deadline for some degree programs may be longer, and for others even September 2025However, competitive programs may have earlier deadlines in March-April.

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