The UK January 2027 intake is the start date ApplyBoard users search most for international students, chosen in 64% of all intake searches. That is up from 7% in the previous 100 days. Students should also know the Graduate Route is set to give 18 months, not 2 years, for applications from 1 January 2027.
What Should Students Know Before a January Start?
- Leave time for the offer, CAS and Student visa application.
- February and March starts are an option if January is full.
- Graduate Route: universities report 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates applying from 1 January 2027.
Programs to Explore
Disclaimer: Tuition and application fees come from ApplyBoard program pages as of 20 Oct 2026 and can change. Always confirm current fees on the program page before your student applies.
Coventry University Dagenham
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Business Management and Leadership
Interest from ApplyBoard users is climbing fast for this business and leadership degree at Coventry's Dagenham campus.
Tuition (1st year)
£15,500
Application fee
No fee listed
Nottingham Trent University Nottingham
Master of Science - Management and International Business
A management and international business master's that more ApplyBoard users are exploring for January.
Tuition (1st year)
£21,600
Application fee
No fee listed
University of Greenwich London
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Adult Nursing
Strong growth in interest for this adult nursing degree, and ApplyBoard users often follow through to apply.
Tuition (1st year)
£19,400
Application fee
No fee listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many UK universities offer January starts, and January 2027 is now the UK intake ApplyBoard users search most.
Universities report that Graduate visa applications made from 1 January 2027 will give 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates; PhD graduates keep 3 years. Check GOV.UK for the latest rules.
Ready to Apply?
Every program above is open to apply on ApplyBoard. Students can check eligibility, compare intakes and apply in one place, and recruitment partners can do the same for every student they support.
About this data: These trends come from program searches on ApplyBoard between 10 Jul 2026 and 17 Oct 2026, compared with the 100 days before. They are a snapshot of what ApplyBoard users were exploring at that moment, not a ranking of institutions or a statement by any institution. Programs, tuition, intakes, deadlines and immigration rules change often: always check the program page on ApplyBoard and official government sources for the latest before applying or advising a student.