Upcoming intakes in UK
Unlike a single intake in Indian universities, colleges and universities in the UK offer two main intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester.
- Autumn Intake:September to October
- Spring Intake:January to February
There is a third intake also available in some universities, called the Summer intake (June to August) and is available for specific programs only.
Which intake to opt for?
It can get a bit confusing to choose the intake that’s best for you. Consider factors like the availability of your preferred program, your academic records, entrance test scores, acceptance rates, job opportunities and your readiness to join the program whilst making a decision.While most Indian students prefer the September intake, January and April intakes are equally good for certain programs. We suggest, if you do not have your score cards ready, it’s better to skip the haste and apply for the next intake.
Intakes in the UK
Autumn intake
Autumn intake in the UK happens in the months of September/October. This is considered to be the major intake in the UK for all the universities. That would also make the competition tougher as the universities receive a large number of applications.
Spring intake
Spring intakes in the UK is during the months of January/February. This is more like a secondary intake and not all courses will be available. You can consider this as an option if you miss the major intake. If you are opting this intake, take into consideration the UK weather and prepare accordingly.
Summer intake
This is an additional intake offered by some institutions. It occurs during the month of May.
Not all courses will be available for the Spring and Summer intakes. So it is always advisable to check with the institutions or speak to our counsellors before making a decision. Also remember that the application deadlines for these intakes will end a couple of months ahead of the intake month. So make sure you plan to submit your application accordingly. Experts advice that it is better you plan a year in ahead.
How to decide which UK intake to opt for?
Students who miss the September intake can apply for the January intake. Some might argue saying that the September intake is better than January in terms of the volume of courses offered. However, there are universities that offer good courses for the January intake too.
You can decide on which intake to opt for based on:
- The availability of your preferred course
- The time required to get your documents ready
- Your convenience