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    University of Bradford International College November 2026 & January 2027 Intake: Deadlines, Fees & Entry

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    Quick answer: The University of Bradford International College (UBIC) is open for the November 2026 and January 2027 intakes. The November 2026 courses start 2 November 2026 with a CAS request deadline of 9 October 2026 at 11am for Pakistan, and the January 2027 courses start 4 January 2027 with a CAS request deadline of 27 November 2026 at 11am. Entry starts at IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in each band) or PTE 59, tuition runs from GBP 9,025 for the one term pre-Masters to GBP 16,875 for International Year One, and scholarships go up to GBP 6,700. Progression tuition at the University of Bradford has been cut to GBP 16,100 for classroom based undergraduate degrees and GBP 15,700 for classroom based Masters in 2026/7.

    UBIC November 2026 and January 2027 dates and deadlines

    IntakeCourseStart dateLatest enrolmentLatest CAS request (Pakistan)
    Nov 2026International Year Zero (IYZ)2 November 202630 November 20269 October 2026, 11amNov 2026International Year One (IY1)2 November 202630 November 20269 October 2026, 11amNov 2026IIM 2 Terms (pre-Masters)2 November 202630 November 20269 October 2026, 11amJan 2027International Year Zero (IYZ)4 January 20271 February 202727 November 2026, 11amJan 2027International Year One (IY1)4 January 20271 February 202727 November 2026, 11amJan 2027IIM 2 Terms (pre-Masters)4 January 202725 January 202727 November 2026, 11am

    Deadlines are subject to change and places close once the CAS allocation is used, so the practical deadline is always earlier than the printed one. Work backwards: application and offer, then deposit, then credibility interview, then CAS, then visa. Give yourself six to eight weeks before the CAS cut-off.

    Tuition fees at UBIC

    ProgrammeTuitionScholarship available
    International Year Zero (IYZ)GBP 15,955 to GBP 16,475Up to GBP 4,000International Year One (IY1)GBP 16,475 to GBP 16,875Up to GBP 4,000International Incorporated Masters, 1 termGBP 9,025Up to GBP 4,000International Incorporated Masters, 2 termsGBP 12,280Up to GBP 6,700

    Progression fees at the University of Bradford 2026/7

    LevelRoute2025/62026/7
    Undergraduate per yearClassroom based (management, social science)GBP 20,538GBP 16,100Undergraduate per yearLab based (engineering, science)GBP 24,456GBP 16,890PostgraduateClassroom based (management, social science)GBP 21,490GBP 15,700PostgraduateLab based (engineering, science)GBP 19,500GBP 19,500

    That is a fee cut of over GBP 4,400 a year on classroom based undergraduate degrees and nearly GBP 5,800 on classroom based Masters, which makes Bradford one of the cheapest realistic routes into a full UK degree right now. Postgraduate students can also apply for the Bradford 60th Anniversary Progression Scholarship of GBP 2,700.

    Entry requirements

    RequirementIYZIY1IIM 1 termIIM 2 terms
    Academic5 GCSE/IGCSE at A*-E, or two GCE A Levels at E, or three AS Levels at D-ETwo GCE A Levels at A*-D, or three A Levels at D-ESuccessful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree below 55%, or diploma equivalentDip HE or HNDLocal qualificationIntermediate / HSSC at 50%Intermediate / HSSC at 55%--IELTS5.5 (5.5)5.5 (5.5)5.5 (5.5)5.5 (5.5)PTE59 (59)59 (59)59 (59)59 (59)Study gapUp to 3 yearsUp to 3 yearsUp to 5 yearsUp to 5 yearsTuitionGBP 15,955 to 16,475GBP 16,475 to 16,875GBP 9,025GBP 12,280

    Note that for November 2026 and January 2027, entry is only available on the Science, Engineering and Health routes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Requirements are subject to change.

    Documents you need

  1. Passport copy in colour, pages 1 to 3
  2. Academic certificates and transcripts
  3. A human written personal statement. AI generated statements are rejected
  4. Academic reference on letter headed paper
  5. Proof of English language proficiency
  6. Under 18 policy documents if applicable
  7. Previous visas and refusals if applicable

    8. Credibility and suitability interview

    Students record the credibility interview through CAS Shield by uploading their passport. Only two attempts are allowed, so prepare properly first. Your career plan must be clear, genuine and realistic. Vague or scripted answers are the single most common reason a strong applicant loses their place. A suitability interview can also be run by the regional team at any stage.

    Deposit rules

  8. Undergraduate (ICAS): minimum GBP 10,000 plus a GBP 220 non-refundable admin fee plus travel insurance in order to request the CAS. The balance is paid at enrolment.
  9. Postgraduate: 100% of the fees are required before the CAS is issued.

    10. Restricted regions

    UBIC does not recruit from Afghanistan, AJK, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan or Mandi Bahauddin. If your documents or address are from these regions the application will not be processed, so check before you pay anything.

    Why Bradford: the location benefit

    DestinationDistance by train
    Leeds0.5 hourManchester1 hourBirmingham2.5 hoursLondon3 hoursEdinburgh4 hours

    Bradford sits inside the Leeds City Region, one of the largest financial, legal and digital employment clusters outside London, and it is consistently one of the cheapest student cities in England. Because it is outside London you only need to prove GBP 1,136 per month in maintenance funds for the Student Visa, up to 9 months, which is GBP 10,224, held for 28 consecutive days.

    Benefits of starting at UBIC in November or January

  10. A second and third chance each year. You do not lose 12 months waiting for the next September.
  11. Lower entry threshold. IELTS 5.5 and a 50% Intermediate is far below the 6.5 most direct entry routes want.
  12. A 2:2, a low GPA or an HND is not the end. The one and two term pre-Masters exist exactly for those profiles.
  13. A study gap of up to 5 years is accepted on the pre-Masters routes.
  14. Guaranteed progression into a University of Bradford degree, with 2026/7 progression fees cut heavily.
  15. Same Graduate Route. Finishing the degree gives you the same 2 year post study work visa as any September starter.
  16. Cheap city, fast trains. Lower rent than Manchester or Leeds with both on your doorstep.

    17. Progression degrees you can choose

    You select a continuation degree when you apply. Undergraduate routes cover Business and Management, Computing and Creative Industries, Law and Social Sciences, and Science, Engineering and Health, including Computer Science BSc, Software Engineering BEng, Cyber Security, Law LLB, Psychology BSc, Biomedical Science, MPharm, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering. Postgraduate routes include Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics MSc, Cyber Security MSc, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning MSc, Financial Technology MSc, Human Resource Management (CIPD) MSc, Master of Public Health, several LLM Law routes and a full range of Engineering MSc programmes.

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    20. Source: Oxford International UBIC Toolkit for November 2026 and January 2027, last updated January 2026. Information is subject to change.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the University of Bradford International College open for November 2026 and January 2027?+

    Yes. The November 2026 intake starts on 2 November 2026 and the January 2027 intake starts on 4 January 2027, covering International Year Zero, International Year One and the two term International Incorporated Masters. The one term pre-Masters runs in January 2027.

    What is the CAS deadline for the UBIC January 2027 intake?+

    The latest CAS request date for Pakistan is 27 November 2026 at 11am for the January 2027 intake, and 9 October 2026 at 11am for the November 2026 intake. Deadlines are subject to change and places close once the CAS allocation runs out.

    How much are UBIC tuition fees?+

    International Year Zero is GBP 15,955 to GBP 16,475, International Year One is GBP 16,475 to GBP 16,875, the one term pre-Masters is GBP 9,025 and the two term pre-Masters is GBP 12,280. Progression fees at the University of Bradford for 2026/7 are GBP 16,100 for classroom based undergraduate degrees, GBP 16,890 for lab based, GBP 15,700 for classroom based Masters and GBP 19,500 for lab based Masters.

    What IELTS score do I need for UBIC?+

    IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component, or PTE 59 with 59 in each component, on all four pathway routes.

    What deposit does UBIC need before issuing a CAS?+

    Undergraduate ICAS applicants pay a minimum GBP 10,000 plus a GBP 220 non-refundable admin fee plus travel insurance, with the balance due at enrolment. Postgraduate applicants must pay 100% of the fees before the CAS is issued.

    Where is Bradford and how well connected is it?+

    Bradford is in West Yorkshire, half an hour by train from Leeds, one hour from Manchester, 2.5 hours from Birmingham, 3 hours from London and 4 hours from Edinburgh. It is outside London, so Student Visa maintenance is GBP 1,136 per month, GBP 10,224 for 9 months.

    Are there scholarships at UBIC?+

    Yes. Scholarships of up to GBP 4,000 are available on the undergraduate routes and the one term pre-Masters, up to GBP 6,700 on the two term pre-Masters, plus the Bradford 60th Anniversary Progression Scholarship of GBP 2,700 for postgraduate students.

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