Best UK Universities for January 2027 Intake: Top Options, Fees & Deadlines

By Lightning Enrolment Editorial TeamPublished 24 June 2026Updated 23 August 2026 12 min read

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Best UK Universities for January 2027 Intake

The January 2027 intake (also called the winter or spring intake) is a full, official start date at dozens of UK universities. You study the same modules, get the same degree certificate and qualify for the same 2-year Graduate Route post-study work visa as a September starter.

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The best UK universities for January 2027 intake are Coventry University, Ulster University London/Birmingham, Northumbria University London, Teesside University London, University of Bolton, BPP University, University of Sunderland London, University of Greenwich, Middlesex University and Bangor University. Most take applications from August 2026 to late November 2026, with tuition from around GBP 13,000 to GBP 17,500 per year.

Top January 2027 intake universities compared

University	Popular January courses	Intl. tuition (per year)	Apply by

|---|---|---|---|

Coventry UniversityBusiness, Computing, Engineering, MBAGBP 16,800Late Nov 2026Ulster University (London/Birmingham)MSc Business, Computing with Advanced PracticeGBP 14,900Mid Nov 2026Northumbria University LondonMSc International Business ManagementGBP 17,500Late Nov 2026Teesside University LondonMSc Business, Computer ScienceGBP 15,000Late Nov 2026University of BoltonBSc Computing, BA Business, MBAGBP 12,950Early Dec 2026BPP UniversityLaw, Accounting, MSc ManagementGBP 15,500Early Dec 2026University of Sunderland (London)BA Business, MSc Finance, MBAGBP 13,500Late Nov 2026University of GreenwichMSc Business, EngineeringGBP 17,450Mid Nov 2026Middlesex UniversityBSc Computing, MSc BusinessGBP 16,600Mid Nov 2026Bangor UniversityBusiness, Computer Science, LawGBP 17,000Nov 2026

*Fees are indicative 2026/27 published rates and are confirmed on your offer letter. Course availability varies by campus and is subject to change.*

Which January 2027 course types have the most places

Business, Management and MBA - the widest January availability across every university on the list.

Computing, Cyber Security and Data Science - strong January cohorts at Coventry, Teesside, Middlesex and Bolton.

Accounting and Finance - BPP, Sunderland and Ulster all run full January starts.

Health, Social Care and Public Health - available in January at Bolton, Sunderland and Ulster.

Engineering - fewer January places, so apply by October 2026 if this is your subject.

Courses with placement years, lab-heavy science, nursing with NMC placements, medicine and dentistry are usually September only, so check before you set your heart on a January start.

Entry requirements for January 2027

Requirements are identical to the September cycle. For most universities on this list:

Undergraduate: 96 to 112 UCAS points, or an equivalent overseas high school qualification.

Postgraduate: a 2:2 or 2:1 bachelor's degree, or a recognised international equivalent.

English: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band for undergraduate, IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each band for most master's. Many accept PTE Academic, LanguageCert, Duolingo or a medium-of-instruction letter.

Funds: tuition deposit plus GBP 1,483 per month in London or GBP 1,136 per month outside London, held for 28 consecutive days.

How to apply for January 2027

Shortlist three to five universities from the table above using our free eligibility checker.

Submit your application with transcripts, passport, English evidence and a personal statement.

Receive a conditional offer, usually within 5 to 15 working days at these providers.

Pay your tuition deposit (typically GBP 3,000 to GBP 6,000) to convert to unconditional.

Receive your CAS, then apply for your Student Visa.

Fly out and enrol in the first two weeks of January 2027.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which UK universities have a January 2027 intake?+

Coventry University, Ulster University (London and Birmingham), Northumbria University London, Teesside University London, University of Bolton, BPP University, University of Sunderland London, University of Greenwich, Middlesex University and Bangor University all run a January 2027 intake, mainly in business, computing, finance, law and health subjects.

When is the deadline to apply for the January 2027 intake in the UK?+

Most UK universities close January 2027 applications between mid-November and early December 2026, but places fill first-come-first-served. Applying between August and October 2026 gives you the safest visa timeline.

Is a January intake degree the same as a September one?+

Yes. You study the same modules, are taught by the same academics and receive the same degree certificate. January starters are equally eligible for the 2-year Graduate Route post-study work visa.

How much does the January 2027 intake cost for international students?+

International tuition for January 2027 ranges from about GBP 12,950 per year at the University of Bolton to around GBP 17,500 at Northumbria University London, plus living costs of GBP 1,136 to GBP 1,483 per month depending on whether you study outside or inside London.

Can I get a scholarship for the January 2027 intake?+

Yes. Most January intake universities offer automatic merit scholarships of GBP 1,000 to GBP 5,000 applied directly to your offer letter, and early applicants in August to October 2026 have the best access to the scholarship pot.