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Key dates and information for International Applicants

Important dates and information.

At the University of Northampton we offer three start dates a year; in January, June and September, so you can start your studies at a time that suits you. Please be aware that courses may close once full, so early application is recommended and you should check for updates posted on this page.

For information on the additional support we can offer you as an international student, please visit our international student support pages.

It is important to make sure you send all available documents when you apply. This will help us make a decision more quickly.

  • Arrival and Enrolment – UG Top-Up Programmes

    • Undergraduate deposit deadline: 20 December 2024
    • Arrival week: 13 – 17 January 2025
    • First date of enrolment: 14 January 2025
    • Teaching starts: 20 January 2025
    • Last date of arrival and enrolment: 17 February 2025

    Arrival and Enrolment – BA Business Management and BSc Accounting and Finance (three-year course)

    • Undergraduate deposit deadline: 20 December 2024
    • Arrival week: 13 – 17 January 2025
    • First date of enrolment: 14 January 2025
    • Teaching starts: 20 January 2025
    • Last date of arrival and enrolment: 17 February 2025

    Arrival and Enrolment –MA Social Work and MSc Physiotherapy

    • Arrival week: 13 -17 January 2025
    • First date of enrolment: 14 January 2025
    • Teaching starts: 20 January 2025
    • Last date of arrival and enrolment: 10 February 2025

    Arrival and Enrolment – Master’s Programmes (excluding MA Social Work and MSc Physiotherapy)

    • Arrival week: 20 – 24 January 2025
    • Teaching starts: 27 January 2025
    • Last date of arrival and enrolment: 17 February 2025

    Arrival and Enrolment – Special Educational Needs and Inclusion MA

    • Teaching starts: 15 January 2025
    • Last date of arrival and enrolment: 5 February 2025
  • If you have confirmed your place with us for January, please complete our UON pre-departure form, using the link below, as soon as you have made your plans to travel to the UK. This will help us to prepare for your arrival.

    Complete pre-departure form

  • Arrival and Enrolment

    • Arrival week: 27 – 30 May 2025
    • Teaching starts: 2 June 2025
    • Last date of arrival and enrolment: TBC
  • Arrival and Enrolment

    • Welcome Weekend: 20 – 21 September 2025
    • Teaching starts: 29 September 2025
    • Last date of arrival and enrolment: TBC

How to apply

If you are a resident of China, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand or Vietnam, you MUST apply via the Principal Representative, or one of our recognised representatives in your country. Residents of Bangladesh must apply via the Pakistan Regional Office. Residents of Nepal must apply via the North India Regional Office and residents of Sri Lanka must apply via the South India Regional Office. Any direct applications received from residents of the countries listed will be forwarded by our Admissions Team to the relevant Regional Office, causing unnecessary delay to the processing of your application.

For residents of other countries, our recognised representatives are also our preferred method of application and you should take advantage of their services whenever possible. They can provide application and visa advice, general information about the University and a number of other support services.

It is important to make sure you send all available documents when you apply. This will help us make a decision more quickly. Further information on the application process and documents required can be found on our how to apply pages.

If you live outside of the UK and are successful in your application it is important you give yourself enough time to complete the application process, confirm your place, apply for a student visa and travel to the UK.

Please be aware that applications may close at short notice for any intake.

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