February & March 2027 Intake UK Universities: Full List

February and March 2027 Intake UK Universities

Quick answer

A smaller group of UK universities and private providers run a February or March 2027 intake, mostly for Business, Computing, Health and MBA courses. Applications typically close between late December 2026 and early February 2027, and you should allow 6 to 8 weeks for CAS and Student Visa processing before the course start date.

The February and March intake (sometimes called the spring or late-winter intake) exists because private providers and university London campuses run three or four starts a year instead of two. If you missed both September 2026 and January 2027, this is the next available start without waiting until September 2027.

Universities and providers with February or March 2027 starts

Provider	Typical spring courses	Intl. tuition (per year)	Apply by

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

BPP UniversityLaw, MSc Management, AccountingGBP 15,500Mid Jan 2027University of Sunderland (London)BA Business, MBA, MSc FinanceGBP 13,500Late Jan 2027Ulster University (London / Birmingham)MSc Business, Computing with Advanced PracticeGBP 14,900Mid Jan 2027Northumbria University LondonMSc International Business ManagementGBP 17,500Late Jan 2027Teesside University LondonMSc Business, Computer ScienceGBP 15,000Late Jan 2027Global Banking School (GBS)HND Business, Health, Top-up degreesGBP 9,250Feb 2027Arden UniversityBlended and online BSc, MBA, MScGBP 12,000Feb 2027University of BoltonBSc Computing, MBAGBP 12,950Mid Jan 2027QA Higher EducationBusiness, Computing (with partner unis)GBP 13,000Feb 2027Coventry University (selected courses)Business, ComputingGBP 16,800Early Jan 2027

*Indicative published rates. Start dates and course lists vary by campus and change each cycle, so confirm before you pay a deposit.*

Who the spring intake suits

Applicants whose January 2027 CAS or visa did not land in time.

Students still waiting on a final transcript or degree certificate.

Anyone who needs an extra English test attempt before meeting the condition.

Career changers who want to start without losing a full academic year.

February and March 2027 timeline

Oct to Dec 2026 - shortlist providers and submit applications.

Dec 2026 to Jan 2027 - conditional offers, usually within 5 to 15 working days.

Early to mid Jan 2027 - meet conditions and pay the tuition deposit (GBP 3,000 to GBP 6,000).

Mid to late Jan 2027 - receive your CAS.

Late Jan to Feb 2027 - submit your Student Visa application with 28 days of maintenance funds held.

Feb or Mar 2027 - fly out and enrol.

Entry requirements

Spring entry requirements are the same as September and January: 96 to 112 UCAS points or an equivalent school qualification for undergraduate, a 2:2 or 2:1 for postgraduate, and IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 (or an accepted alternative such as PTE, LanguageCert, Duolingo or a medium-of-instruction letter).

What to watch out for

Fewer courses. Engineering, Nursing with placements, Law LLB and lab sciences are rarely available in spring.

Shorter visa runway. February starts leave little slack, so have your financial documents held for 28 consecutive days before you apply.

Scholarships. Some early-payment and regional scholarships are September-only, so ask before you assume the discount applies.

Not sure if spring is right for you?

Compare it against a January or September start with our January 2027 vs September 2027 comparison, or check the full January 2027 university list first, since January still has far more places.

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