How Early Should You Apply: Study Intakes for Australia, Canada and UK Institutions

Intakes for Australian Institutions

For those applying to Australian institutions, you’ll require academic documents (transcripts and certificates), an IELTS score sheet or English proficiency test result, an aptitude test result, a design portfolio, two reference letters, a personal statement, a passport copy, resume, and course syllabus for credit transfer assessment.

In Australia, most institutions generally have two intakes in February and July, with some institutions offering intakes also in September and November. For international students, admission

deadlines are as follows:

This differs from institution to institution, but, Australian institutions normally

take four to six weeks to process your application.

If you’re hoping to study in Australia, you’ll want to play it safe and start preparing for your study plan and applications seven months before when admissions close.

Intakes for Canadian institutions

When it comes to applying to Canadian institutions, you’ll be required to prepare documents like language proficiency results such as IELTS, complete course application, and proof of identification. If you require an assessment of non-standard qualifications or are looking for credit transfer, you must get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from a designated organization.

If you’re unsure or need reassurance when applying, simply make an appointment

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tips. This applies to destinations like Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the UK.

In general, Canada has three intakes:

Here’s a quick overview of the varying intakes and deadlines for universities and colleges in Canada:

Intakes for UK Institutions

Most UK institutions will require your personal statement when you send in your application. Although there are no standardized tests, but some courses may require a portfolio or admissions test or even an IELTS result to be included with your application.

The application deadline for the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry is 15 October.

After 15 October, the next application deadline for the Autumn intake is 15 January and subsequently 30 June for all undergraduate courses, except those with the 15 October deadline.

Many undergraduate and postgraduate courses have a Spring intake as well for students who have missed the Autumn intake.

In general, the UK has two intakes:

In general UK institutions are fairly flexible with their admissions deadlines except for the early deadline courses. It is recommended that you check on the additional non-standard entry requirements for the programme of your choice in advance of your application.

If you wish to further your studies in the UK you should think about allocating two to three months to go from completing the application process and to getting an offer from the institution. Upon accepting the offer you will proceed to fee payment, visa application, and onwards to your UK education journey.

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