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When do applications open? | For September entry the application portal will open in February. The application deadline is 31st March.
For January entry the application portal will open in August. The application deadline is 30th September.
Information on how to apply is available here.
UCL has a limited number of places available, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible and ideally by the application deadline. |
The application deadline has passed, can I still apply? | Some programmes may stay open for late applications. You should check our application portal , if the programme is showing as available to apply, then you may submit a late application.
Priority will be given to applications that are submitted on time. Applications submitted after the deadline may not receive the same equal consideration.
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Do I need to have met the English Language requirements before applying? | No, you do not need to have met the English Language requirements before applying. If your application is successful, you will receive a conditional offer that will include a requirement to meet the level of English required for your programme. You will be required to satisfy this condition by the deadline stated in your offer letter.
UCL will only accept English tests that are included on our website. No other English Language tests will be considered.
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Which department should I apply to?
| We expect applicants to have had some academic experience in the subject they apply to. You must meet any subject specific requirements as listed on the Study Abroad Guide.
You must ensure that your programme is open for the term(s) that you wish to apply for. If you are applying as an Exchange or Erasmus applicant, you must make sure the programme you are applying to is covered by the agreement between UCL and your University.
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Can I apply to more than one department?
| You should apply to one department only. If your application is unsuccessful, you may be invited to submit an application for an alternative programme, subject to availability. Affiliate students may typically take up to 50% of their modules (courses) from outside of their host department. However, this cannot be guaranteed until enrolment, and is subject to availability and meeting any prerequisites.
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What academic requirements do I need to meet in order to apply?
| Each programme has their own entry requirements. Please review your course page. Each course page includes the GPA, English Language, and subject requirements. You must have completed at least 2 years of study at your home university before your start date at UCL. If you are applying from Australia or New Zealand, you must have completed at least 1.5 years of study at your home university before your start date at UCL. |
Can I apply with a lower GPA?
| We may consider applications with a GPA that is lower than advertised. Applications that do not meet the entry requirements will be reviewed by the academic department on a case-by-case basis.
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Where can I find out more information about modules and classes? | An indication of the available modules and subjects can be found on our Subject webpage. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability, you are strongly advised to get in touch with your departmental Affiliate contact.
If you have any further questions on the modules or course contents, we recommend contacting the academic department. Contact details for each Affiliate department can be found on our Affiliate Departmental Information webpage.
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Can I apply as an independent/free mover applicant?
| Yes, UCL accepts applications from independent / free movers. However, there may be some restrictions on which departments you can apply to. Some of our departments can only accept applicants from our reciprocal partnership universities. Please see our website to review your study options
Please be aware, students applying independently will be required to pay tuition fees. Fee information can be found on our website.
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The programme I want to apply to is not available for the Autumn term.
| Some of our programmes can only accept applicants for the Full Year or Spring/Summer terms. This is because the modules available are assessed by examination, and the UCL examination period is within the Spring term only. The entry point available for each programme is available on the subject pages.
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Is there a deadline for providing references? | You should ensure that your references are submitted soon after you submit your application. To help with this we suggest that you contact your referee just before submitting your application to let them know that they should receive a reference request from UCL shortly. |
After Applying | |
When will I receive a decision on my application? | Please allow six weeks after the application deadline (31st March for September entry and 30 September for January entry) for a decision. |
Do I need a visa to study in the UK? | Students applying for the full year will need a student visa to study at UCL.
Students who are studying for less than six months can use a student visa or arrive as a visitor. For more information please review our visa advice pages and consult our dedicated visa advice team with any questions.
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Do I need to do anything after I receive an offer? | Yes, if you receive an offer you must log into Portico to respond. You can choose to either accept or decline your offer. |
How can I apply for accommodation?
| Please visit our Accommodation webpage for information on student accommodation at UCL. The UCL Accommodation FAQs provides useful advice on the application process.
Please note you cannot apply for accommodation until you have firmly accepted your offer of Admissions through the Applicant Portal.
You can then log into the accommodation portal and select the option most relevant to you.
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I would like to withdraw/I can no longer attend
| Please log into Portico to withdraw your application.
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When do I need to meet my English Language conditions?
| The date by which you need to meet your conditions can be found in your offer letter.
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When will I receive my CAS number? | A CAS number is required by anyone applying for a student visa. You will need to have an Unconditional offer and have firmly accepted it. You will be asked to complete the Visa Task in your Applicant Portal. To find the student visa task, login to the Applicant Portal and click on your offer. Then click Student visa at the top of the page, and you will see the task. We issue CAS numbers from the end of June onwards for September entry and the end of October onwards for January entry.
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I need a Learning Agreement signed. | Learning agreements (where relevant) are usually signed by your department after your enrolment, once your modules have been confirmed. If you need your learning agreement signed beforehand, this may be possible, but you will need to speak to your department directly.
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How do I enrol?
| When pre-enrolment is available for your program, you will receive an invitation email with instructions. This email can only be sent once you have accepted your offer and met any conditions. For further information about the pre-enrolment process, please see our Pre-enrolment website.
Students are invited to pre-enrol about a month before their programme starts. |
How do I register for modules/classes?
| You will be invited to select the modules you wish to take once you have completed the online pre-enrolment. You will be contacted via email regarding the selection of your modules and will do this via UCL Portico using your UCL email address and password to access the system. |
Who can I contact for more information? | Admissions - affiliate-admissions@ucl.ac.uk Academic Departments - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/international-students/affiliate-student-... Affiliate student experience - You can contact us via AskUCL or at drop-ins which will be scheduled during term-time. |
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