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Can I start university in January?

can I start university in UK early January

Reply 1

Original post by Baly
can I start university in UK early January

Almost all of UK undergraduate degrees start in September/October - there are a few Healthcare courses (Nursing etc) that have a second intake in January, but the majority of other subjects do not do this.

Unis that do have a January start for some of their Undergrad subjects include -
Courses starting in January and February for International Students | University of Portsmouth
January Starts | Middlesex University
Starting at UCLan in January or March

Reply 2

Original post by McGinger
Almost all of UK undergraduate degrees start in September/October - there are a few Healthcare courses (Nursing etc) that have a second intake in January, but the majority of other subjects do not do this.
Unis that do have a January start for some of their Undergrad subjects include -
Courses starting in January and February for International Students | University of Portsmouth
January Starts | Middlesex University
Starting at UCLan in January or March

okay thanks

Reply 3

Original post by McGinger
Almost all of UK undergraduate degrees start in September/October - there are a few Healthcare courses (Nursing etc) that have a second intake in January, but the majority of other subjects do not do this.
Unis that do have a January start for some of their Undergrad subjects include -
Courses starting in January and February for International Students | University of Portsmouth
January Starts | Middlesex University
Starting at UCLan in January or March

so are the universities fees really expensive uk
Original post by Baly
so are the universities fees really expensive uk


I mean it depends on the university and what your fee status will be (Home or International).

Reply 5

Original post by mesub
I mean it depends on the university and what your fee status will be (Home or International).

Home
Original post by Baly
Home


Fees from 1 August 2025 are £9,535 per year for undergraduate courses.
(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 7

Original post by normaw
Fees from 1 August 2025 are £9,535 per year for undergraduate courses.

pls which school
Original post by Baly
pls which school


All unis in the UK.

Reply 9

Original post by normaw
All unis in the UK.

okay thanks
i was asking because i saw 30k for a uni the last time
Original post by Baly
okay thanks
i was asking because i saw 30k for a uni the last time


Hiya!

Getting your head around university can feel overwhelming since it’s a brand new territory. When I was in college and first started learning more about university, two things that really helped me was exploring the UCAS website and looking at Open Days.

The UCAS website is a great resource, with most of the key information in one place. If you haven’t checked it out yet, I’d definitely recommend having a look! Here’s the link to get you started

🔗 https://www.ucas.com/

If you already have a few universities in mind, it’s also worth checking to see if they have any upcoming Open Days. These events give you the chance to visit the campus, explore facilities, learn about different courses, meet current students and staff, and ask any questions you have. You can usually find Open Days dates by searching on the university’s website. Visiting DMU’s Open Day is what helped me make my decision and resulted in putting DMU as my top choice (my firm) 😁

I hope this helps

-Maddie, Third year Health and Well-being in Society student at De Montfort University

Reply 11

Original post by Baly
okay thanks
i was asking because i saw 30k for a uni the last time

£9,535 is the maximum for undergraduate students paying home fees. (In practice, every university will be charging that maximum.)

The 30k you've seen would be the amount for students paying international fees. There's no limit (as far as I'm aware) on international fees, and they vary widely between courses and universities.

Reply 12

Original post by De Montfort University
Hiya!
Getting your head around university can feel overwhelming since it’s a brand new territory. When I was in college and first started learning more about university, two things that really helped me was exploring the UCAS website and looking at Open Days.
The UCAS website is a great resource, with most of the key information in one place. If you haven’t checked it out yet, I’d definitely recommend having a look! Here’s the link to get you started
🔗 https://www.ucas.com/
If you already have a few universities in mind, it’s also worth checking to see if they have any upcoming Open Days. These events give you the chance to visit the campus, explore facilities, learn about different courses, meet current students and staff, and ask any questions you have. You can usually find Open Days dates by searching on the university’s website. Visiting DMU’s Open Day is what helped me make my decision and resulted in putting DMU as my top choice (my firm) 😁
I hope this helps
-Maddie, Third year Health and Well-being in Society student at De Montfort University

Thanks Maddie

Reply 13

Original post by martin7
£9,535 is the maximum for undergraduate students paying home fees. (In practice, every university will be charging that maximum.)
The 30k you've seen would be the amount for students paying international fees. There's no limit (as far as I'm aware) on international fees, and they vary widely between courses and universities.

Yea i am an international student
Original post by Baly
Yea i am an international student


That's not "home" then.

If you're an international student, the fee will vary by the course and the university. You'd have to check with each university as to what you'd be expected to pay (website will likely be easiest). It will be more than the "home" fee (of £9,535) that Normaw has pointed out.
Original post by Baly
Yea i am an international student
Hiya!

Oh, sorry! I think there’s been some confusion, as earlier in the thread, you mentioned Home student

I found these two links, which should still be quite useful:

The first one is about the cost of living in the UK. It includes information on course fees for international students, the cost of living, working regulations on a student visa, and other helpful tips

https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/moving-uk/cost-studying

The second link is from UCAS, specifically for international students. It should still help point you in the right direction.

https://www.ucas.com/international/international-students

I hope this helps

-Maddie, Third year Health and Well-being in Society student at De Montfort University
(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 16

Original post by Baly
can I start university in UK early January

Hi @Baly ,

It's great to see that you wish to study in the UK. Here at The University of Central Lancashire, we offer various courses with a January or mid-year start. You can have a look at the courses here: Starting at UCLan in January or March

We also have a handy page with all the important information for international students. It contains informational on fees, how to apply, bursaries and much more. You can visit our page here: Study in the UK as an International Student

Hope this helps 🙂
^Zac

Reply 17

Original post by UCLan Student
Hi @Baly ,
It's great to see that you wish to study in the UK. Here at The University of Central Lancashire, we offer various courses with a January or mid-year start. You can have a look at the courses here: Starting at UCLan in January or March
We also have a handy page with all the important information for international students. It contains informational on fees, how to apply, bursaries and much more. You can visit our page here: Study in the UK as an International Student
Hope this helps 🙂
^Zac

Thank you

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